“It just kind of compounded on me.” That’s how Roger C. of Sedalia, Mo. Felt when a nearly $300 utility bill showed up in his mailbox. Roger is an amputee and also lives with chronic ulcerative […]
Strategic Initiatives
How United Way Helped Vonzetta Weather the Longest Government Shutdown
This holiday season, Vonzetta S. is counting her blessings. “God listened to my prayers through United Way, and that’s how I got through this–by faith,” she said. What she got […]
How a Marine Veteran Found Hope Through United Way
Elvis C. of Raytown, Mo. proudly served our country in the Marines, working on aircrafts. Since his time in the service ended in the 1980s, he’s been working full-time. But it hasn’t always been easy. He turned to […]
Local Family Overcomes Utility Shutoff With Help From United Way Critical Medical Needs Program
When you talk to Karyn M., you can feel her struggles. Her voice carries quiet and heavy. “I don’t feel good,” she said. “I have cancer.” Despite her health battle, Karyn wanted to share her […]
Facing a Utility Shutoff, One Artist Found Relief Through United Way 211
When unexpected expenses pile up, even a small amount of financial assistance can be the difference between stability and crisis. For one local fiber artist, a disconnect notice from her […]
Working Without Pay: How 211 Helped Tiffany During the Federal Shutdown
“Very simply, I’ve been going to work every single day. And even though I’m not getting paid at all, I have to still keep going in,” shared Tiffany. Tiffany is […]
Local Partnerships Provide Support for KC Neighbors Facing Medical & Financial Strain
Health challenges can bring a difficult combination of emotional strain and financial hardship. That’s been the reality for Connie S. and her husband, a cancer survivor who is also living […]
How Caroline Survived a Health Crisis and Near Homelessness with Help from United Way
“What would I have done? My next step was homelessness.” Caroline G. admits she thinks about that a lot after coming through a harrowing health scare that left her on […]