See below to learn about all the great things United Way is doing for our communities.
At United Way, we believe strongly in connecting solid leaders to opportunities to serve on boards of directors of our local non-profit organizations. For many years, United Way offered this opportunity through BOLD — Board Orientation & Leadership Development. A more recent initiative, BoardBank was launched by United Way and a number of community partners in late 2017.
I’ve spent much of the past few months listening to our donors, corporate partners, agencies, and community leaders. Despite coming from diverse perspectives, every person has shared one common message: our community needs United Way.
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.