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 […]
Kansas City
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 & […]
5 Organizations Bringing Hope to the Houseless
Every night in Kansas City, hundreds of individuals and families face the reality of not having a place to call home. From living in cars or shelters to navigating the […]
From Awareness to Action: Building a Community Free from Violence
What does a community free from sexual and domestic violence actually look like? It starts long before a crisis or crisis intervention ever happens—with neighbors who can recognize warning signs, […]
SNAP into Action
With the government shutdown halting SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Missouri and Kansas families, United Way is inviting community members and businesses to step up and get involved. […]