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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
United is the Way™: We Invest in Our Community’s Future
United Way of Greater Kansas City is pleased to announce the selection of this year’s Impact 100 partners. This annual list is comprised of 100 vital health and human service organizations […]
How United Way’s Family Empowerment Initiative Helped Stephanie’s Family Overcome Hardship
Stephanie F. and her family feel like they’re trapped in an unrelenting cycle. “It feels like we’re in a constant struggle,” she said. “There’s not enough money coming in, to […]
One Woman’s Story of Finding Stability After Trauma and Struggle
*Serena is desperately hoping for a new beginning. She relocated to the Kansas City area a year ago while in the middle of a legal case. Serena had been trafficked […]
From Crisis to Confidence: How One Kansas Citian Found Stability and Hope Through Community Support
When Ezra W. graduated with his degree and landed his first job at an advertising firm, he thought he was firmly on the path to success. But like many young […]
Empowering Families and Stabilizing Futures in Kansas City
United Way’s Family Empowerment Initiative is a real-time solution powered by The Siemer Institute for Family Stability. Currently, there are six partner agencies involved in providing services through this initiative. […]
KC Strong: One Year of Impact
As our community honors the Kansas City Chiefs making another trip to the Super Bowl, we also pause to remember another way our community came together one year ago by […]
From Tragedy to Hope
How the KC Strong Fund is Reducing Violence After the Super Bowl Shooting Nearly a year ago, our community was rocked by the Chiefs Championship Parade Day shooting. In the […]