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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
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. […]
KC Strong: One Year of Impact
As our community honors the Kansas City Chiefs making another trip to the Super Bowl, we also pause to remember another way our community came together one year ago by […]
From Tragedy to Hope
How the KC Strong Fund is Reducing Violence After the Super Bowl Shooting Nearly a year ago, our community was rocked by the Chiefs Championship Parade Day shooting. In the […]
How One Call to 211 Can Change a Life
United Way’s 211 is on pace to receive more than 425,000 contacts in 2024. If that number holds, it would represent nearly a 43-percent increase in combined calls and unique […]
A Light in the Darkness: How Critical Medical Needs Programs Support Families in Crisis
Monica L. is a single mom of three, who lives paycheck-to-paycheck. She only recently went back to work in the food service industry, after taking time to focus on her […]
Making a Difference with Every Call: 211 November 2024 Highlights
United Way’s 211 received more than 358,000 contacts in 2023. Contact volume is trending 27-percent higher as 2024 nears a close. On average, a Community Resource Navigator receives a call […]
KC STRONG FUND’S IMPACT: GUADALUPE CENTERS
“Somos el Futuro”: It translates to “We are the Future”. That simple, yet powerful message, became a central and transformative theme around the healing journey for many youth impacted by […]