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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Kansas City 211 & Frontline Group See the Power of Human-First AI in Action
Frontline Quest Pilot Delivers Real-Time Community Intelligence, Enabling Smarter, Faster Service Where It Matters Most In a world where every call to 211 could be a lifeline, a groundbreaking pilot […]
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 […]
Kansas City Mom Faces Hardship as Federal Shutdown Halts Paychecks
The federal government employs an estimated 30,000 people in the Kansas City region. So when there’s a government shutdown, those individuals can be subjected to furloughs, layoffs, or working without […]
How 211 Is Supporting Neighbors Affected by the Government Shutdown
In the wake of the ongoing federal government shutdown, United Way 211 has become a critical lifeline for those feeling its effects most directly. As the shutdown has lingered with […]