Cassandra C. of Kansas City, Mo. admits life often feels like a struggle. She deals with both physical and mental health issues that can make everyday life hard. The long […]
Strategic Initiatives
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Kansas City Woman Stay Connected to Life-Saving Devices
When the power company notified Cheryl F. that her electricity was about to be disconnected, her big heart sank—literally and figuratively. Living with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardiomegaly, atrial fibrillation, […]
A Place to Call Home: How Makunda Kept Her Family Together Against the Odds
Life has often felt overwhelming for Makunda. She’s a single mother of four, with children ranging in ages from 16 to 21. And now, she’s also raising three grandchildren, including […]
United is the Way™: We Invest in Our Community’s Future
United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce the selection of this year’s Impact 100 partners. This annual list is comprised of 100 vital health and human service organizations […]
How United Way’s Family Empowerment Initiative Helped Stephanie’s Family Overcome Hardship
Stephanie F. and her family feel like they’re trapped in an unrelenting cycle. “It feels like we’re in a constant struggle,” she said. “There’s not enough money coming in, to […]
One Woman’s Story of Finding Stability After Trauma and Struggle
*Serena is desperately hoping for a new beginning. She relocated to the Kansas City area a year ago while in the middle of a legal case. Serena had been trafficked […]
From Crisis to Confidence: How One Kansas Citian Found Stability and Hope Through Community Support
When Ezra W. graduated with his degree and landed his first job at an advertising firm, he thought he was firmly on the path to success. But like many young […]
Empowering Families and Stabilizing Futures in Kansas City
United Way’s Family Empowerment Initiative is a real-time solution powered by The Siemer Institute for Family Stability. Currently, there are six partner agencies involved in providing services through this initiative. […]