We are incredibly grateful to UMB Bank for awarding a $50,000 grant to support United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 services! These funds will be used exclusively for the […]
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Temps Soar and KC Residents Brace for Costly Utility Bills, 211 Helps
Temperatures will soar to the 90s this weekend, bringing another wave of dangerous heat. This means higher than usual utility bills across the metro, adding financial pressure for many in […]
Preparing for Extreme Heat with Help from United Way 211
Forecasters in the Kansas City region are predicting temperatures in the 90s and potential triple digits in the coming days. It is important to plan now to keep you and […]
National 211 Day
February 11 is National 211 Day, a day to celebrate and raise awareness about United Way 211 services. Leading up to 211 Day on February 11th, United Way of Greater […]
211 November 2022 Update
The holidays are quickly approaching and our 24/7 hotline, 2-1-1, is a great resource for those looking to receive holiday assistance or getting involved in community holiday events. Kristen Engelbrecht […]
211 October 2022 Update
Our 24/7 help line, 211, is experiencing an uptick in calls. In the past 90 days, we have received over 50,000 calls from Kansas Citians in need of resources and […]
Bridging the Gap Between Crisis and Resources
United Way 211 serves critical needs during moments of desperation