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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
Bridging the Gap: How Utility Assistance Sustained Gena and Albert Through Recovery
Gena and Albert are looking forward to a fresh start and better health in the new year because the past two years have been full of challenges. In April 2024, Gena badly injured her […]
United Way 211: Delivering Hope Around the Clock This Holiday Season
This holiday season, United Way 211 will continue to be on the clock 24 hours a day, seven days a week, responding to our community’s needs in real-time. One of […]
Sedalia man facing $300 utility spike gets help from United Way
“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 […]
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 […]