NEWS, IMPACT STORIES & FEATURES

Discover the latest news and personal success stories from United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

United Way Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

Leaders from GE Aerospace and EY joined the organization’s board in January....

Impact Stories & Features

Advocates Convene at Indiana and Kentucky Statehouses

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) policy team recently participated in Live United Days in Indiana and...

Spectrum News 1: Florist pushes to grow diversity in Cincinnati’s floral industry.

United Way Black Empowerment Works grantee Carol Ruffin and her floral shop are featured in this special report....

Opinion: ‘Home for All’ report provides roadmap for NKY’s housing needs

The new report outlines strategies addressing the need for income-aligned housing. In this LINK nky op-ed, local leaders,...

Impact Stories & Features

The system said ‘no’ but United Way 211 said ‘let’s try’

After a difficult diagnosis and financial challenges, a woman found compassion and support in a phone call....

Impact Stories & Features

A journey from struggle to stability

United Way’s Project LIFT provides a hand up to a Clermont County family....

Impact Stories & Features

Putting Money Back in Hardworking Families’ Pockets

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on Free Tax Prep’s role in helping families...

Impact Stories & Features

Tynesha’s story: Building a Better Future for Her Family

How one woman overcame obstacles with perseverance and support from Project LIFT....

WXIX: United Way shares information on free tax filing resources

WXIX and United Way President/CEO Moira Weir discuss United Way's free tax-filing services....

WLWT: The 2025 tax season is underway. Here’s what to know before filing

WLWT covers options taxpayers have, like United Way's Free Tax Prep, ahead of the April 15 deadline....

United Way Awarded $348,000 Early Childhood Grant for Southeast IN

Funding will expand an early learning pilot program & bolster child care training....

Free Tax Prep appointments now available at sites throughout Greater Cincinnati

Qualifying individuals save money & get credits they deserve through United Way’s program....

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program grows to support even more families

More than 100 donors provided gifts to 143 families in Greater Cincinnati....

Planting Seeds: Cincinnati Floral Design Classes Turn Passion Into Purpose

In the fifth and final article in our series profiling Black Empowerment Works grantee Carol Ruffin, find out...

Impact Stories & Features

Withrow High’s DECA chapter supports United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program is brightening the holidays for 143 families this year. Many are kinship care families...

Impact Stories & Features

TQL, Backer of United Way, Buys Soccer Stadium Naming Rights

Total Quality Logistics, which has long been a strong supporter of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, purchased the...

Impact Stories & Features

Mobile Pop-Up Pantries Serve Families In Need

UWGC's Eastern Area center hosted a Mobile Pop-up Pantry at Greenbriar Estates, a 452-unit mobile home park in...

Impact Stories & Features, Press Releases

SE Indiana UWGC Awards $164K of COVID Relief Grant to Area Nonprofits

10 Southeast Indiana nonprofits were awarded a collective $164K to help residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....

Impact Stories & Features

NKY Pilot Project Targets Minorities for IT Job Training

The initiative, IT Workforce Training Equity Pilot, is designed to help participants escape generational poverty and targets low-...

Impact Stories & Features

Volunteers Needed to Create College Success Kits for NKY Students

College Success Kits will be distributed to 136 Northern Kentucky students for the 2021-2022 school year....

Impact Stories & Features

Moira’s Message: Learn Advocacy & Lobbying With Our Free Sessions

Starting June 2, 2021, United Way is co-hosting a series of sessions on advocacy and lobbying featuring experts...

Impact Stories & Features

Black Empowerment Works Accepting Grant Applications

United Way of Greater Cincinnati awarded $600,000 in 2020; aims to assist more in 2021....

Impact Stories & Features

Volunteers Needed to Build Success-By-6 Literacy Kits

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the Blue Manatee Literacy Project are partnering efforts to collect and distribute...

Impact Stories & Features

Longtime UWGC-Middletown Supporter dies at 58

Anita Scott Jones passed on April 11, 2021....

Impact Stories & Features

The Key to Ladies of Leadership’s Success: “It’s Like a Family”

Ladies of Leadership (LOL) has been part of Angel Evans’ life since she was 11 years old. Now...

Impact Stories & Features

Volunteer Mentors Form the Backbone of Ladies of Leadership

During her seven years as a Ladies of Leadership (LOL) mentor, Caharina McNeill has listened to the stories...

Impact Stories & Features

Remembering a Remarkable Man: Mr. Herbert R. Brown

United Way will greatly miss Herbert R. Brown, our long-time volunteer and namesake of our Herbert R. Brown...

Impact Stories & Features

Mentoring Program Builds Self-Confidence in Teen Sisters

Ladies of Leadership has been instilling self-esteem and building confidence in girls since 2007....

Impact Stories & Features

Ladies of Leadership Pivoted to Meet Students’ Needs

Alarmed that students in Ladies of Leadership's summer enrichment were faltering academically, founder Kimberly Huckleby and her team...

Impact Stories & Features

Founder of Ladies of Leadership Overcame “Self-Inflicted Wounds”

Ladies of Leadership exists to instill self-esteem and confidence so that girls can reach their full potential....

United Way Releases Southwest Ohio’s First Digital Opportunity Plan

Stakeholders share a common goal: build digital inclusion and equity in our communities....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces New Board Chair

Organization remains committed to transformational impact under Brian Hodgett's leadership....

Reds welcome United Way to “Reds Country Cares”

United Way of Greater Cincinnati partners with Reds Country Cares to provide grants for local organizations making a...

United Way Releases Community Impact Report

United Way’s fresh perspective on impact work builds upon its legacy of giving back....

AmeriCorps Team Supports United Way’s Free Tax Prep Service

Eight-week partnership continues through April 24....

United Way Launches Early Learning Awareness Campaign

Parents are encouraged to call 211 to explore preschool enrollment options....

United Way Announces Workplaces That Care

Companies and employees across the region recognized for their generosity....

UWGC Launches Digital Equity Grant Program for Nonprofits

Organizations working toward digital inclusion are encouraged to apply for the digital equity grant program....

United Way recruiting Free Tax Prep volunteers throughout the region

More volunteers needed to help individuals and families prepare and file taxes....

Hamilton County Grant Program Addresses Digital Divide

Commissioners invest to expand Wi-Fi access in partnership with United Way...

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Effort Surpasses Goal

Third annual holiday gift program benefits more than 100 kinship care families...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Changemakers Award Winners

Recipients Honored for Commitment to Volunteerism...

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

Families with 2- and 3-year-olds will use home-based technology as part of pilot program....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Partners Invest a Record $1.9M in Local, Black-Led Work

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

Poll Shows Kentucky Voters Want More Public Investment In Quality Child Care

A new survey finds Kentuckians overwhelmingly support increased investments to improve access to high-quality child care programs....

Planting Seeds: Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change

PART 4 of 5 Dec. 18, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change Blossoms Floral Academy...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

‘Still got her’: NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Being blind hasn’t stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List

Planting Seeds: How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future

PART 3 of 5 Dec. 11, 2024 How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future A Blossoms...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List

Planting Seeds: A Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists in Cincinnati

PART 2 of 5 Dec. 4, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Mom wants to give her 18-month-old ‘the best life’ after surviving a shooting | Wish List

Opinion: Meeting Northern Kentucky’s housing needs essential to community well-being

Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral Industry in Cincinnati

PART 1 of 5 Nov. 15, 2024 Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral...

With new United Way partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season

How Lifting Up Community Voices Can Impact the State of Housing

United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on the impact of lived...

United Way Breaks Down Barriers to Housing Security

Local families can stay in their homes with help from United Way programs....

Op-Ed: United Way at forefront of strengthening housing security, childcare, educational success

Moira Weir, President & CEO, reflects on a recent meeting she attended at the White House in this...

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United Way CEO Moira Weir discusses innovating housing solutions

In this Movers & Makers op-ed, President & CEO Moira Weir speaks to United Way's focus on housing...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees

Supporters are recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....

Viewer donations will help Clermont County residents recover after historic floods

WCPO: New Richmond rises from devastating flooding thanks to community support...

Impact Stories & Features

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....

Impact Stories & Features

Impact Stories & Features

A Night of Inspiration: Film Watch Party Celebrated Dolly’s Literacy Legacy

Clermont County residents attended a documentary screening celebrating the fifth anniversary of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Clermont...

Impact Stories & Features

Tocqueville Society 2025 Recaps

2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration May 29 We gathered for an evening of gratitude, inspiration and celebration at the...

Impact Stories & Features

United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital-based site saved families time and money....

Impact Stories & Features

Driving Change: Transportation’s Impact on Our Communities

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on transportation innovation and investment in our region...

Press Releases

United Way aims to collect backpacks for 3,000 Greater Cincinnati students in 2025

The organization’s annual Backpacks for Success supply drive runs through July....

United Way’s Free Tax Prep initiative surpasses expectations during 2025’s spring tax filing season

Volunteers filed more than 9,100 returns, resulting in savings and refunds totaling almost $13 million....

United Way celebrates five years of Imagination Library in Clermont County with a watch party

All are invited to a reception & viewing of “The Library That Dolly Built.”...

Paychex Demonstrates Commitment to Cincinnati Community with $350,000 Gift to United Way

New partnership will support United Way’s work, empowering individuals and families to achieve economic well-being....

In the News

United Way of Greater Cincinnati partners with Airbnb to help residents impacted by flooding

WLWT reports on United Way's partnership with Airbnb to support local residents impacted by flooding....

Spectrum awards $20,000 grant to United Way of Greater Cincinnati

This Spectrum News 1 story details the $20,000 digital literacy grant Spectrum awarded United Way of Greater Cincinnati....

Cincinnati can’t afford to lose federal support. Too many lives depend on it | Opinion

In this Cincinnati Enquirer op-ed, Moira Weir examines how potential disruptions in federal funding would affect local nonprofits....

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Enquirer, United Way Wish List project raises $60,473 for families in need

As seen in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brittany Berry, a single mother and full-time student, received a used car...