ABOUT US

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United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  Our focus is on education, income and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life – a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that supports a family, and good health. United Way works each and every day to strengthen these building blocks for everyone throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

We recruit the people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. 

We invite people to be a part of the change -- to give, advocate and volunteer.

We’re working in partnership with others to achieve these goals and create lasting change.

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_{In ten counties throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, United Way brings
our communities together to advance the common good.}  

Your United Way is one of the strongest in the country, having the fourth-highest per capita giving amount among the 50 largest United Way regions. This means that we are committed to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring your dollars are spent most effectively.

How do we do it? By building partnerships and investing resources in services and initiatives to tackle those issues head-on to produce results that benefit those who need it most. We call this effort our Agenda for Community Impact and it outlines an exciting new framework for United Way's work.

Be part of the change. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. Learn how. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

Our Community Vision and Mission

The Vision That Guides Us

Our region is a vital and caring community
where all children are educated and prepared for life success,
all people are financially stable with maximum health and independence,
and all neighborhoods and communities are vibrant, inviting places to live.

Our Mission in Pursuit of the Vision
United Way leads and mobilize
the caring power of individuals and organizations
to help people measurably improve their lives.

Success Stories

See how United Way is advancing the common good in the areas of education, income and health - ensuring children are prepared for kindergarten, youth succeed in school and life, helping families achieve financial stability, improving people's health and enhancing their independence.

History:

United Way of Greater Cincinnati was founded in 1915. The annual fundraising campaign became a partnership with American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter, in 1956. Today the organization covers ten counties: Hamilton, Brown, Butler and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton in Northern Kentucky; and Dearborn and Ohio counties in Southeast Indiana.

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