When your car breaks down, it can feel like life stops—especially if you don’t know how you’ll come up with the cash to cover needed repairs. That’s what happened to Lillian H. and her family last year. […]
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How United Way Helped Vonzetta Weather the Longest Government Shutdown
This holiday season, Vonzetta S. is counting her blessings. “God listened to my prayers through United Way, and that’s how I got through this–by faith,” she said. What she got […]
How a Marine Veteran Found Hope Through United Way
Elvis C. of Raytown, Mo. proudly served our country in the Marines, working on aircrafts. Since his time in the service ended in the 1980s, he’s been working full-time. But it hasn’t always been easy. He turned to […]
Facing a Utility Shutoff, One Artist Found Relief Through United Way 211
When unexpected expenses pile up, even a small amount of financial assistance can be the difference between stability and crisis. For one local fiber artist, a disconnect notice from her […]
Working Without Pay: How 211 Helped Tiffany During the Federal Shutdown
“Very simply, I’ve been going to work every single day. And even though I’m not getting paid at all, I have to still keep going in,” shared Tiffany. Tiffany is […]
Kansas City Mom Faces Hardship as Federal Shutdown Halts Paychecks
The federal government employs an estimated 30,000 people in the Kansas City region. So when there’s a government shutdown, those individuals can be subjected to furloughs, layoffs, or working without […]
Local Partnerships Provide Support for KC Neighbors Facing Medical & Financial Strain
Health challenges can bring a difficult combination of emotional strain and financial hardship. That’s been the reality for Connie S. and her husband, a cancer survivor who is also living […]
From Toothache to Relief: Debit Card Program Supports Local Family
$97 might not seem like a lot of money to most. But for Joan H. of Grandview, Mo., it felt like an impossible amount of cash to come up with. […]