“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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
A Painful Wake-Up Call: How United Way Helped Crystal Rebuild After a Medical Scare
“I was on the verge of dying.” Crystal A. of Sedalia, Mo. feels lucky to not only be alive, but to finally know what was causing her to feel so […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Brings Relief to Neighbors Like Lisa
Getting out of bed and going about daily tasks is a major undertaking for 62-year-old Lisa S. of Kansas City, Mo. She suffers from chronic back pain, high blood pressure, […]
From Toothache to Relief: Debit Card Program Supports Local Family
$97 might not seem like a lot of money to most. But for Joan H. of Grandview, Mo., it felt like an impossible amount of cash to come up with. […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Provides Support to Family Facing Mounting Bills
Nancy R. and her family have become very familiar with United Way Impact 100 partner Children’s Mercy Hospital. Nancy’s teenage daughter has kidney disease, requiring dialysis at the hospital three […]
United Way Program Helps Grandview Mother Stay Afloat Amid Rising Costs
Geysol C. strives to be a good mother to her two children, and caretaker to her mother who lives with the family. She works long hours cleaning homes and businesses. […]
Breathing Easier: How Critical Support Helped Kenneth Keep His Power and His Health
“I got behind on my power bill because I owe their government some money for back taxes,” Kenneth C., of St. Joseph, Mo. shared. “And they were taking the payments […]
How Community Support Helped Sage Avoid Homelessness and Pursue Her Dreams
At 18-years-old, Sage is trying to make her way in the world. Sage identifies as LGBTQ+ and was forced to grow up really young, after being kicked out of her […]