United Way of Greater Kansas City is proud to operate 211, our region’s 24/7 resource and referral line. In 2025, our 211 Community Resource Specialists (CRSs) continued to respond to a high […]
The Waymaker™ Awards: United Way's Annual Impact Celebration
Kansas City Philanthropists Steve & Jenifer Edwards Honored for Decades of Service and Generosity
Steve Edwards, former Black & Veatch chairman and CEO, and his late wife, Jenifer Edwards, have been recognized for a remarkable legacy of generosity, servant leadership, and lasting community impact in Kansas […]
An Evening of Marvels: Celebrating the Wonders of our Waymakers™
United Way of Greater Kansas City held the 3rd annual WaymakerTM Awards, presented by Hallmark, on Thursday, July 16. The event is designed to recognize the dedication and excellence of the individuals and businesses who help bring our […]
ECM of the Year 2026 Finalist: Tension Envelope
Serving the community is in Andrea Holder’s blood. set by her parents through the family’s involvement in church and community outreach programs.. “They didn’t do it for any sort of recognition,” Holder […]
ECM of the Year 2026 Finalist: Seaboard Corporation
Eli Bresky and Marissa Meis are used to putting together a polished message and getting people behind it, as part of the communications team for Seaboard Corporation. But they’ve also taken those […]
ECM of the Year 2026 Finalist: Commerce Bank
Allison Koile and Josh Linton are both enthusiastic and passionate about the work they do for Commerce Bank and in the community. This year, the two took on co-leading the […]
ECM of the Year 2026 Finalist: Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Al Garcia, Brandon Sisk, and Karen Johnson all share a common passion for community. The three have worked together with the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities’ Employee Foundation for many years. Their […]
Employee Campaign Manager of the Year: Alison Manthei
Alison Manthei, Community Impact Manager at Hallmark, was honored as Employee Campaign Manager (ECM) of the Year at the 2025 Annual Waymaker™ Awards, presented by Hallmark, a well-earned recognition for […]