United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to partner with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to help riders continue to access vital bussing services, as fares will […]
News Releases
United Way Announces 2026 Impact 100 Nonprofit Partners
United Way partners with local nonprofits, investing to drive meaningful impact through our core impact areas of health, youth opportunity, financial security and community resiliency. This year, our footprint is growing with the addition of Miami County, […]
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 […]
Purses for Promise Elevates Early Learning in Kansas City
United Way of Greater Kansas City is grateful for the community’s support during our recent Purses for Promise event. The purse-based silent auction, wine pull and social networking event was […]
Purses for Promise to feature Designer Handbags, Local Crafted Jewelry and Curated Experiences to support Early Childhood Education
United Way of Greater Kansas City is excited to host the 5th annual Purses for Promise event presented by Black & Veatch, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at The Gallery in Kansas […]
United Way Seeks to Honor Volunteer Excellence
To honor the dedicated service of local volunteers, and in conjunction with National Volunteer Month in April, United Way of Greater Kansas City is once again encouraging everyone to nominate […]
United Way Launches New Partnership with SteadyIQ
United Way of Greater Kansas City (UWGKC) has entered into a partnership with SteadyIQ to strengthen how income is verified across its financial assistance programs, improving access to critical safety net services for families and individuals […]
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 […]