Darren R. spent his career saving the lives of others, but it almost ended when a patient pulled a gun on him. “I sustained a brain injury, continue to battle […]
Strategic Initiatives
A Lifeline Restored: How United Way’s Critical Medical Needs Program Helped Susan Overcome Hardship After a Hit-and-Run
WHAT IF… You were driving to work one day and someone smashed into your car, then fled the scene, leaving your mode of transportation to work in shambles? It’s the […]
United Way of Greater Kansas City & Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Reach $2M Invested via Nonprofit Catalyst Fund
United Way of Greater Kansas City, with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, is pleased to announce the continuation of major investments into small community organizations through the Nonprofit […]
Family Empowerment Initiative: Laura’s Story
Laura is a single mom with a teenage son. Like many families, the pandemic was an especially hard time for her family. But Laura faced an avalanche of life challenges, […]
#KCStrong Update: Fund Delivery Process in Motion
In the aftermath of the February 14th parade day shooting, United Way of Greater Kansas City, in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, quickly established a special emergency fund to […]
The Family Stability Initiative: Star’s Story
The Family Stability Initiative is supported through annual grants by the United Way of Greater Kansas City (UWGKC) and the Siemer Institute. The program serves families through a partnership with […]
United Way of Greater Kansas City Launching KC Strong Fund to Support Victims of February 14th Tragedy
United Way of Greater Kansas City stands with our community as we grapple with this Wednesday’s tragedy, following what should’ve been a day of joy and celebration for our entire […]
United Way 211 Changes Lives
In hard times, United Way 211 is here for our community. United Way of Greater Kansas City provides free, confidential access to services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone […]