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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
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 […]
Grandview Family Finds Stability After Health Crisis with Support from Local Organizations
With six children, managing a household budget is no small feat. Debi S. and her husband of Grandview, Mo. were barely managing. Debi’s husband works extremely long hours as a […]
Finding Relief in Retirement: How United Way Support Helped Sharon Weather Hard Times
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 […]
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 […]
From Cooling Centers to Critical Rides, 211 is Here to Help
In June, 211 United Way of Greater Kansas City Community Resource Navigators supported many community members as the region experienced extreme heat. In one of the hottest weeks during the month, […]