United Way of Greater Cincinnati leads a movement to address the root causes of issues, rebuild systems and create new solutions. We take action, advocate and invest to accelerate positive, community-wide change. Our focus areas include: educational success, financial empowerment and housing security.
Below are United Way programs and initiatives designed to support the economic well-being of all people in Greater Cincinnati.
Free Tax Prep, an initiative of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, provides free income tax preparation and filing services. The program is funded by the IRS and powered by numerous volunteers.
Black Empowerment Works promotes Black self-determination, social mobility and economic prosperity by resourcing and funding grassroots-generated, Black-led ideas, programs and projects.
Our certified information and referral specialists are trained to listen, engage, ask questions, assess your needs and connect you to a community resource from our large database of local providers.
Black-Led Social Change encompasses organizations, ideas and strategies led by individuals who identify as Black, and that aim to build power and positive outcomes within the population.
Project LIFT relies on a network of partner organizations that families know and trust to provide a flexible, tailored, family-driven approach to achieving financial empowerment.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Success By 6® aims to ensure that all children ages 0-6 are healthy and ready to succeed by the time they start kindergarten.
The Stable Families program works with community partners to identify families who are at risk of losing their homes. Through short-term intervention, families can address critical bills and opportunities.
High-speed internet is a necessity in today's world. United Way supports and leads efforts to improve digital access throughout Greater Cincinnati.