“Somos el Futuro”: It translates to “We are the Future”. That simple, yet powerful message, became a central and transformative theme around the healing journey for many youth impacted by […]
Strategic Initiatives
Powered by Community: Utility Help for Medical Needs
Jeanie Bordon and James Carver have been divorced for more than 12 years. But that hasn’t stopped Jeanie from stepping into a major caregiver role for James over the past […]
Community Partnerships Power Utility Relief
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 […]
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 […]