Briana W. of Grandview is raising two children all on her own. She works full-time but still has a hard time making ends meet. “I try to provide the best that I […]
Strategic Initiatives
Kansas City Mother Overcomes Emergency Car Repair with UHONS Support
Living in Kansas City is immeasurably more difficult if you don’t have access to a vehicle. With recent cuts to public bus service, limited streetcar access and the high cost of owning a vehicle, navigating everyday life […]
Utility Aid Helps Woman Recover After Surgery
It’s been a rough year for Melina H. She had to have surgery to remove one of her toes back in January. She then got an infection. Her foot is slowly healing, but she’s not able to move […]
As Costs Rise, More Seniors Turn to United Way 211 for Help
Many older adults worry they haven’t saved enough for retirement, and AARP says a top financial concern is that prices are rising faster than income for those ages 65 and older. Aging adults also have added […]
United Way Helps Families Relocate After Unsafe Housing Conditions
As 2026 began, Passion and her three kids had their lives turned upside down. Their home for nearly 13 years was in danger of being condemned, after ongoing city code violations, […]
How Community Support Is Helping Refugee Neighbors in Kansas City
When Suleiman arrived in the United States, he carried gratitude and hope. Originally from Ethiopia, his journey to safety was long and complex. Before resettlement, he lived in a refugee camp in […]
Helping Refugee Families Rebuild Life in Kansas City
When families arrive in Kansas City after fleeing instability, violence, or extreme hardship in another country, they often need support as they work to rebuild their lives. United Way’s prepaid debit card assistance funding, distributed through partner agencies […]
How United Way Is Preventing Evictions in Kansas City
A safe, quality home with the community support to thrive is something all people deserve. But in Kansas City, that’s easier said than done. An estimated 76% of extremely low-income renters are severely […]