As the cost of basic necessities continues to climb, more working households are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Rising rent, utility bills, grocery costs and fuel expenses are stretching budgets thin, […]
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GRANDVIEW MOM FINDS HELP REBUILDING AFTER SURVIVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in their lifetime. Many of those survivors carry not only trauma, but long-term economic damage including debts, impact on employment and damaged […]
Utility Assistance Helps Kansas City Single Mother’s Financial Stability during Medical Crisis
Utility service disconnection can trigger far more than the immediate loss of power. It can set off a chain reaction of financial hardship for a household. When essential services are interrupted, families […]
211 Impact Report Shows Community Needs Increasing
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to operate 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral line. Today, we’re releasing our 211 Snapshot: 2025, detailing the community’s needs and how 211 is helping neighbors connect […]
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 […]
A Day in the Life of Wanda: A United Way 211 Community Resource Specialist
Today is 211 Day—a time to reflect and honor the vital work of 211 in our community. This year, United Way of Greater Kansas City also marks 20 years of serving our […]
211 Marks 20 Years of Service to Kansas City Region
United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to operate 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral line. In 2025, our 211 Community Resource Specialists (CRSs) continued to respond to […]
When Making Ends Meet Isn’t Enough: How 211 Helps Families Stay Stable
Finding the dollars to pay an electric bill, keep reliable transportation, provide for a family and have food on the table can be a challenge for many households, even with a steady […]