NEWS, IMPACT STORIES &amp; FEATURES

Moira’s Message: Who are you thankful for?

We at United Way are grateful to our Corporate Heroes — and all volunteers throughout our community....

Four Local Companies Stand Out When It Comes To Standing Up For Their Community

EY, Michelman, U.S. Bank, Ingage Partners lauded for volunteerism....

Moira’s Message: One of 1,100 families helped

Through hard work and perseverance, the single mother of three was hitting her stride prior to 2020, when...

Moira’s Message: Make Wishes Come True

For 35 years we've partnered with the Cincinnati Enquirer on the Wish List, a seasonal program dedicated to...

Moira’s Message: Filled With Gratitude

I am grateful for the vision and tenacity of those willing to invest in meaningful, sustainable change....

Moira’s Message: The Power of Listening

I had a front-row seat to the failures of policies and practices not informed by family voice. I...

Project Lift Aided Mother and Her Teens During Trying Times

Watch Aswana Laskey's inspiring story how Project Lift help her overcome her worst fears and set her on...

Moira’s Message: Flipping the Process

In the past, United Way often set goals or an agenda for the community and asked our partners...

Mother of Two Embarks on New Career with Help from Project Lift

"I have a sense of security now," Daja Moore says, thanks to United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Project...

UWGC Grant Allows YES Home Staff and Residents to Attend Self-Care Workshops

Participants learned strategies to counter the pandemic-induced effects of isolation....

United Way’s Chandra Mathews-Smith Honored by Cincinnati Mayor

The recognition happened during Mayor Cranley's State of the City address in October 2021....

Moira’s Message: Welcome Our New Board Members

Seven new members from diverse and impressive backgrounds were appointed to our Board of Directors....

Moira’s Message: Can you help with tax prep?

You don't need to be a tax expert to get joy out of this volunteer gig....

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...

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....

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-...

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....

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...

Black Empowerment Works Accepting Grant Applications

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

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...

Longtime UWGC-Middletown Supporter dies at 58

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

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...

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...

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...

Mentoring Program Builds Self-Confidence in Teen Sisters

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

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...

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....

UWGC Releases Final 2020 Free Tax Prep Program Results

United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Free Tax Prep initiative saves and secures a total of $12 million for...

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....

Cintas Corporation, UWGC Distribute nearly 4,000 Sanitizer Kits

Cintas donated 3,708 boxes of hand sanitizer with a retail value of more than $400,000 in combination one-gallon...

City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund Announces Request for Proposals

Organizations providing services to residents of the city of Cincinnati are invited to submit proposals seeking financial support...

$25M Investment supports system-changing work for families

This investment will support that work and provide opportunity for bold new work....

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

Tocqueville Society 2025 Recaps

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

United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s

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

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....