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Each holiday season for 37 years, United Way of Greater Cincinnati partners with The Cincinnati Enquirer on the Wish List, which provides support to families and individuals in Greater Cincinnati who are in need.

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Become a Free Tax Prep Volunteer — John Johnston / United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2022

VOLUNTEER FOR FREE TAX PREP

Help build financial stability for families by helping them prepare and file their taxes virtually or at one of our Free Tax Prep sites.

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NEED HELP WITH AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission
program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

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UWGC, PARTNERS INVEST RECORD $1.9M IN LOCAL, BLACK-LED WORK

More than 50 initiatives awarded grants for work promoting vibrant, equitable communities.

$2.8 MILLION

Saved by local families through our Free Tax Prep program.

1,958

Children enrolled in quality early education programs.

96,141

Number of referrals made by 211 for assistance in 2022.

Your Impact

When you give to United Way of Greater Cincinnati, you're doing more than just giving a financial donation. You're offering the individuals and families of our community hope for sustainable economic wellbeing.

Read more about YOUR IMPACT and the lives you change when you LIVE UNITED^®.

Courtney Palmore, Project Lift participant

A Journey to Confidence and Success

A determined mother benefited from United Way's Project Lift.

Adrienne Hines, UWGC Advocate — United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2023

A Mother’s New Chapter in Life Begins with Help from United Way

Adrienne Hines first benefitted from United Way's help. Now she's advocating for others.

Deasa Dorsey, founder of iCan Health and Black Empowerment Works grantee — United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2023

Entrepreneur Empowers People to Achieve Optimal Health

Thanks to grants from United Way's Black Empowerment Works, Deasa Dorsey launched iCan Health to educate people about diabetes.

Our Programs & Initiatives

Creating Change

Free Tax Prep. Black Empowerment Works. Success by 6^®. These are only 3 of our many programs that help families and individuals become more financially stable and build better support systems.

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When you need help, united way is here.

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It's OK to ask for help.

Asking for help is never easy, but that's why United Way 211 Helpline is here. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to find the essential services you need.

Struggling with bills? Need help finding work? Want to save money on prescriptions and tax prep? United Way is here to help.

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United Way Receives $250K Grant to Test Early Education Alternatives

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