As 2026 began, Passion and her three kids had their lives turned upside down. Their home for nearly 13 years was in danger of being condemned, after ongoing city code violations, […]
Strategic Initiatives
How Community Support Is Helping Refugee Neighbors in Kansas City
When Suleiman arrived in the United States, he carried gratitude and hope. Originally from Ethiopia, his journey to safety was long and complex. Before resettlement, he lived in a refugee camp in […]
Helping Refugee Families Rebuild Life in Kansas City
When families arrive in Kansas City after fleeing instability, violence, or extreme hardship in another country, they often need support as they work to rebuild their lives. United Way’s prepaid debit card assistance funding, distributed through partner agencies […]
How United Way Is Preventing Evictions in Kansas City
A safe, quality home with the community support to thrive is something all people deserve. But in Kansas City, that’s easier said than done. An estimated 76% of extremely low-income renters are severely […]
How Local Support Kept Joann’s Lights On After Hip Surgery
Joint pain has been a constant source of struggle for Joann T. for many years. She got some much needed relief late last year, with hip replacement surgery. But she’s been crippled by more […]
United Way program helps family after car breakdown
When your car breaks down, it can feel like life stops—especially if you don’t know how you’ll come up with the cash to cover needed repairs. That’s what happened to Lillian H. and her family last year. […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Ingrid Avoid Shutoff and Stay Housed
Life has often felt like a day-to-day survival mode for Ingrid M. At just 30 years old, she’s been thrown one hardship after another, with much of her trouble stemming from chronic physical and mental health challenges. “The […]
After Hospitalization and Job Loss, One Call to 211 Helped Kayla Keep the Lights On
A four-day hospitalization was enough to upend Kayla T.’s stability. “It was overwhelming because I was dealing with all of my health issues, and going through a breakup at the […]