In June, 211 United Way of Greater Kansas City Community Resource Navigators supported many community members as the region experienced extreme heat. In one of the hottest weeks during the month, […]
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Hope in Hard Times: How Nancy Found Light in the Dark
“I have to make minutes,” Nancy M. said while rushing around running errands on a recent Wednesday afternoon. That’s because Nancy is fighting colorectal cancer, but she hasn’t let it […]
Behind the Line: A 211 Specialist’s Personal Experience with Free Tax Help
Bernita Cauthon is proud to be one of United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 Community Resource Specialists. She’s part of a team that answers our community’s call for help […]
Tackling Transportation Gaps Through Ride United
Transportation is one of the top five needs reported to United Way 211 Community Resource Navigators. Many neighbors struggle to afford consistent access to transit. The cost to maintain a […]
Caring for a Loved One? Free Family Caregiver Support Is Just a Call Away
You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities like getting dressed, managing medications, and transportation to and from appointments, […]
How One Call to 211 Helped Cassandra Keep Her Utilities On
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 […]
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, […]
“They Helped Me Without Judgment”: A Father’s Story of Strength and Support
Life took an unexpected turn for Marcus W. earlier this year, after a serious injury at work. In late January, he was hospitalized for three weeks after surgery. By the time […]