Joint pain has been a constant source of struggle for Joann T. for many years. She got some much needed relief late last year, with hip replacement surgery. But she’s been crippled by more […]
Strategic Initiatives
United Way program helps family after car breakdown
When your car breaks down, it can feel like life stops—especially if you don’t know how you’ll come up with the cash to cover needed repairs. That’s what happened to Lillian H. and her family last year. […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Ingrid Avoid Shutoff and Stay Housed
Life has often felt like a day-to-day survival mode for Ingrid M. At just 30 years old, she’s been thrown one hardship after another, with much of her trouble stemming from chronic physical and mental health challenges. “The […]
After Hospitalization and Job Loss, One Call to 211 Helped Kayla Keep the Lights On
A four-day hospitalization was enough to upend Kayla T.’s stability. “It was overwhelming because I was dealing with all of my health issues, and going through a breakup at the […]
Bridging the Gap: How Utility Assistance Sustained Gena and Albert Through Recovery
Gena and Albert are looking forward to a fresh start and better health in the new year because the past two years have been full of challenges. In April 2024, Gena badly injured her […]
United Way 211: Delivering Hope Around the Clock This Holiday Season
This holiday season, United Way 211 will continue to be on the clock 24 hours a day, seven days a week, responding to our community’s needs in real-time. One of […]
Sedalia man facing $300 utility spike gets help from United Way
“It just kind of compounded on me.” That’s how Roger C. of Sedalia, Mo. Felt when a nearly $300 utility bill showed up in his mailbox. Roger is an amputee and also lives with chronic ulcerative […]
How United Way Helped Vonzetta Weather the Longest Government Shutdown
This holiday season, Vonzetta S. is counting her blessings. “God listened to my prayers through United Way, and that’s how I got through this–by faith,” she said. What she got […]