Joint pain has been a constant source of struggle for Joann T. for many years. She got some much needed relief late last year, with hip replacement surgery. But she’s been crippled by more […]
Critical Medical Needs Program
Critical Medical Needs Program Helps Ingrid Avoid Shutoff and Stay Housed
Life has often felt like a day-to-day survival mode for Ingrid M. At just 30 years old, she’s been thrown one hardship after another, with much of her trouble stemming from chronic physical and mental health challenges. “The […]
After Hospitalization and Job Loss, One Call to 211 Helped Kayla Keep the Lights On
A four-day hospitalization was enough to upend Kayla T.’s stability. “It was overwhelming because I was dealing with all of my health issues, and going through a breakup at the […]
Bridging the Gap: How Utility Assistance Sustained Gena and Albert Through Recovery
Gena and Albert are looking forward to a fresh start and better health in the new year because the past two years have been full of challenges. In April 2024, Gena badly injured her […]
Sedalia man facing $300 utility spike gets help from United Way
“It just kind of compounded on me.” That’s how Roger C. of Sedalia, Mo. Felt when a nearly $300 utility bill showed up in his mailbox. Roger is an amputee and also lives with chronic ulcerative […]
Local Family Overcomes Utility Shutoff With Help From United Way Critical Medical Needs Program
When you talk to Karyn M., you can feel her struggles. Her voice carries quiet and heavy. “I don’t feel good,” she said. “I have cancer.” Despite her health battle, Karyn wanted to share her […]
How Caroline Survived a Health Crisis and Near Homelessness with Help from United Way
“What would I have done? My next step was homelessness.” Caroline G. admits she thinks about that a lot after coming through a harrowing health scare that left her on […]
A Painful Wake-Up Call: How United Way Helped Crystal Rebuild After a Medical Scare
“I was on the verge of dying.” Crystal A. of Sedalia, Mo. feels lucky to not only be alive, but to finally know what was causing her to feel so […]