See below to learn about all the great things United Way is doing for our communities.
Bryce Foster is a 23 year old mother in our community who, up until last year, was working a job in retail and caring for her daughter, Kaysen. The family’s dynamic changed drastically when Kaysen was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that led to significant health challenges, including developmental delays and seizures.
Partners for a Competitive Workforce, one of United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s key initiatives, recently began implementation of an innovative approach to making higher wage jobs accessible to more workers in our community. Career Bridge is currently in the pilot stage, with initial participation from businesses including Chick-fil-A and VEGA Americas.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has named Uchegbu the new manager of Strategic Public Policy for Kentucky.
Thanks in part to advocacy efforts, the Kentucky General Assembly restored funding for the Child Care Assistance Program in the next two-year budget.