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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How United Way 211 Supported Jackson County Residents in Crisis
United Way 211 serves a 23-county region surrounding Kansas City. Callers from the urban core account for the largest percentage of contacts from individuals calling 211 or reaching out for […]