Impact Stories & Features

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Impact Stories & Features
Engineering a legacy: Drew and Julie Setser invest in Greater Cincinnati’s future

Neither Drew nor Julie Setser is a native Cincinnatian, but over the past 40 years they have sunk...

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From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
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A fresh start in the fight of her life
How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....
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Children’s College Savings Account Program

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with the City of Cincinnati, Fifth Third and Cincinnati Preschool Promise...

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She faced eviction alone — until she called 211
With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....
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From job loss to stability
Facing eviction, a Cincinnati newcomer called United Way 211 and received life-changing help....
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Policy Breakfast 7.22.25
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Nourish Together: Addressing Food Insecurity in Our Region
United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on how to address hunger in our communities...
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Strengthening Communities: United Way Worldwide’s 2025 Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day
UWGC’s Hailey Barr-King amplified local voices during meetings in the nation’s capital....
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50,000 reasons why United Way 211 is essential
United Way’s helpline responds 24/7 to connect people to critical resources....
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Impact Update | Summer 2025

What We’re Learning Our region’s issues are interconnectedWhile preparing for our new grantmaking cycle, we thought a lot...

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A head start, a lifelong journey
How a belief in education and United Way’s support helped a mother and son defy the odds....
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Archie and Sharen Brown
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Guided by faith, Archie and Sharen Brown share a lifetime commitment to giving
Archie and Sharen Brown were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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George and Kim Vincent and family.
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George and Kim Vincent lead by example in giving back to Cincinnati
George and Kim Vincent were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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Jim and Alison Zimmerman
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Jim and Alison Zimmerman’s efforts in early education helped shape Cincinnati’s future
Jim and Alison Zimmerman were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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Knowledge Exchange — Eviction Prevention Training

United Way of Greater Cincinnati has partnered with Legal Aid to host Knowledge Exchanges on eviction prevention. Kentucky...

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