The new year got off to a challenging start for Brittany S., a single mother of two school-aged children, who is also a caretaker for her aging grandmother. “I was […]
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International Women’s Day Impact Bus Tour
Presented by Burns and McDonnell & hosted by Women United. This International Women’s Day, join Women United and Burns & McDonnell for a unique Impact Bus Tour, celebrating the incredible […]
5 Organizations Advancing KC’s Black Communities
In Kansas City, a network of mission-driven organizations is not just responding to need; they are reshaping systems, expanding access, and advancing opportunity in Black communities. From workforce development and […]
Black History Month: Explore Black History in Kansas City
This year marks a century of honoring Black History in the United States. Black History Week was first designated in February 1926 by historian Carter Woodson and ASALH (Association for the Study […]
5 Organizations Supporting KC Families on the Edge of Poverty
For many families across the Kansas City region, poverty doesn’t begin with long-term instability. It begins with one unexpected moment: a medical emergency, a car repair, a job loss, or […]
5 KC Organizations Helping Neighbors Build Financial Stability
January is Financial Wellness Month, a time when many of us set goals around budgeting, saving, and planning for the year ahead. But for thousands of Kansas City neighbors, financial […]
2026 MLK Day of Service
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is Monday, January 19, and calls Americans to honor Dr. King and his legacy through service. Together, we step up to make […]
Serving Community, Recharging My Spirit: Lunch with Nourish KC Community Kitchen
*This month, we’re delighted to share a guest post on the impact of volunteerism from one of United Way’s newest staff members: Jaie Derousselle, Vice President of Business Systems & […]