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 […]
Strategic Initiatives
Tackling Transportation Gaps Through Ride United
Transportation is one of the top five needs reported to United Way 211 Community Resource Navigators. Many neighbors struggle to afford consistent access to transit. The cost to maintain a […]
Caring for a Loved One? Free Family Caregiver Support Is Just a Call Away
You may not think of yourself as a family caregiver, but if you are helping someone with daily activities like getting dressed, managing medications, and transportation to and from appointments, […]
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 […]
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 […]