Elvis C. of Raytown, Mo. proudly served our country in the Marines, working on aircrafts. Since his time in the service ended in the 1980s, he’s been working full-time. But it hasn’t always been easy. He turned to […]
Strategic Initiatives
Local Family Overcomes Utility Shutoff With Help From United Way Critical Medical Needs Program
When you talk to Karyn M., you can feel her struggles. Her voice carries quiet and heavy. “I don’t feel good,” she said. “I have cancer.” Despite her health battle, Karyn wanted to share her […]
Facing a Utility Shutoff, One Artist Found Relief Through United Way 211
When unexpected expenses pile up, even a small amount of financial assistance can be the difference between stability and crisis. For one local fiber artist, a disconnect notice from her […]
Connecting Caregivers to Support: United Way 211 and AARP Offer Resource
November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor and celebrate the more than 63 million unpaid family caregivers in the US who provide care for their loved ones. New […]
Working Without Pay: How 211 Helped Tiffany During the Federal Shutdown
“Very simply, I’ve been going to work every single day. And even though I’m not getting paid at all, I have to still keep going in,” shared Tiffany. Tiffany is […]
Local Partnerships Provide Support for KC Neighbors Facing Medical & Financial Strain
Health challenges can bring a difficult combination of emotional strain and financial hardship. That’s been the reality for Connie S. and her husband, a cancer survivor who is also living […]
Eviction Prevention Initiative Helps Kansas City Woman Avoid Eviction and Rebuild Stability
*Mindy is focused on getting her new career in real estate off the ground. But life has thrown her some curveballs. “My car was stolen in December, right as I […]
How Caroline Survived a Health Crisis and Near Homelessness with Help from United Way
“What would I have done? My next step was homelessness.” Caroline G. admits she thinks about that a lot after coming through a harrowing health scare that left her on […]