Sharon T. is trying to enjoy retirement with her husband of 27 years. But the couple’s golden years have sent them over some speed bumps. “I’m a 1947 Chevy that […]
Strategic Initiatives
Critical Grant Dollars Awarded to Nonprofits Serving Marginalized Communities
United Way of Greater Kansas City with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are honored to award another round of funding to small nonprofits in the Kansas City area […]
Hope in Hard Times: How Nancy Found Light in the Dark
“I have to make minutes,” Nancy M. said while rushing around running errands on a recent Wednesday afternoon. That’s because Nancy is fighting colorectal cancer, but she hasn’t let it […]
Behind the Line: A 211 Specialist’s Personal Experience with Free Tax Help
Bernita Cauthon is proud to be one of United Way of Greater Kansas City’s 211 Community Resource Specialists. She’s part of a team that answers our community’s call for help […]
More Than a Bill: How Critical Medical Needs Support Gave Angela Time to Heal
Angela T. is still trying to fully heal from a surgery that didn’t go as planned. “I ended up having an operation on one of my feet and it didn’t […]
How One Call to 211 Helped Cassandra Keep Her Utilities On
Cassandra C. of Kansas City, Mo. admits life often feels like a struggle. She deals with both physical and mental health issues that can make everyday life hard. The long […]
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Kansas City Woman Stay Connected to Life-Saving Devices
When the power company notified Cheryl F. that her electricity was about to be disconnected, her big heart sank—literally and figuratively. Living with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardiomegaly, atrial fibrillation, […]
A Place to Call Home: How Makunda Kept Her Family Together Against the Odds
Life has often felt overwhelming for Makunda. She’s a single mother of four, with children ranging in ages from 16 to 21. And now, she’s also raising three grandchildren, including […]