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United Way Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Leaders from GE Aerospace and EY joined the organization’s board in January....
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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...
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In the News
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....
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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,...
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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....
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A woman in a floral blouse sits at a kitchen table, smiling. The kitchen has white cabinets, a stove, and a microwave in the background.
Impact Stories & Features
A journey from struggle to stability
United Way’s Project LIFT provides a hand up to a Clermont County family....
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A group of five individuals pose for a photo at a United Way Greater Cincinnati event. They stand in front of a large screen displaying the event title "Policy With Splash Coffee" and the United Way and Knowledge Exchange logos. A red United Way banner and a sign with sponsorship information are visible in the background, along with yellow and black chairs in a modern conference room setting.
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...
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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....
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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....
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A close-up of a person’s hand holding a pen and filling out a tax form. The form contains various checkboxes and lines for entering information. A news banner at the bottom of the image reads "TAX SEASON RAMPING UP – WHAT TO KNOW AS YOU PREPARE TO FILE," with the WLWT 5 logo and "HAPPENING NOW" displayed.
In the News
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....
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Press Releases
United Way Awarded $348,000 Early Childhood Grant for Southeast IN
Funding will expand an early learning pilot program & bolster child care training....
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Press Releases
Free Tax Prep appointments now available at sites throughout Greater Cincinnati
Qualifying individuals save money & get credits they deserve through United Way’s program....
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Press Releases
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....
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In the News
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...
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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...

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Impact Stories & Features
2021 Northern Kentucky Cabinet is Set
Cabinet chair is Tim Kerdolff; Co-chair is Kris Knochelmann...
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Impact Stories & Features
Community Health Workers Raise Awareness About COVID Vaccine
UWGC's Middletown Area Center's health duo address residents' concerns with a non-confrontational approach....
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Impact Stories & Features
Responding Where the Need is Greatest
Brown County Community Resource Collaborative, formed by UWGC Eastern Area, targets village of Aberdeen for community giving event....
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Impact Stories & Features
Moira’s Message: Update on Four Fundamental Strategies of UWGC
During this past history-making year, we have focused on four fundamental strategies. This is what they are and...
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Impact Stories & Features
New Education Opportunities Changes Lives of Mother and Her Daughters
LeAmber always wanted to be a teacher, but childbirth, finances and losing her apartment got in the way....
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Impact Stories & Features
Bella’s Story: Finding a Fit in the Workplace
After high school, Bella worried about finding a job and being accepted. Thanks to United Way and partner...
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Impact Stories & Features
Moira’s Message: We Are All Inspired by Alli
Alli was a driven student who faced a number of hardships in her youth. Thanks to United Way...
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Impact Stories & Features
A Single Mother’s Journey Toward Self-Sufficiency
With help from United Way and partner Lincoln-Grant Scholar House, a determined Alli Cooper reached her goals....
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Impact Stories & Features
Moira’s Message: Become a United Way Ambassador
Ambassadors are critical to the success of our annual campaign and our work as a whole. Apply now...
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Impact Stories & Features
Dream Becomes Reality with the Help of Project Lift
After a fire destroyed her apartment and all her belongings, Kim Chenault was able to rise above poverty...
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Impact Stories & Features
Moira’s Message: UWGC Grants $9M+ to Help With COVID-19 Fallout
UWGC has granted approximately 135 partner agencies a total of more than $9 million to help stablize COVID-19's...
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Impact Stories & Features
Beloved Teacher’s Bequest  Leaves Legacy of Compassion and Hope 
Sarah Wilkinson, a teacher at Walnut Hills High School and had a lifelong and legacy connection to the...
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Impact Stories & Features
UWGC Eastern Area Assembles Campaign Cabinet
Joy Lytle of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce was named 2021 Campaign Chair. See the full list of...
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Impact Stories & Features
Clermont County Pilot Program Addresses Kindergarten Readiness
United Way's Success By 6® is embarking on a pilot program designed to help Clermont County children bridge...
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Impact Stories & Features
UWGC Middletown Area Produces Successful Golf Outing
The annual golf outing raised an estimated $15,000 to help UWGC reach its 2021 campaign goal....
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Press Releases
Volunteers Are Needed to Meet The Demand For Free Tax Prep Initiative

Volunteer for Free Tax Prep A volunteer for Free Tax Prep helps local families get the most of...

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Press Releases
Tricia Sunders Joins United Way as Chief Development Officer

United We Thrive Building a strong community where all people can thrive depends on your generous support. News...

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United Way Announces Major Investments to Support a Brighter Tomorrow
$22 million investment strategy unveiled to build a thriving community; additional $2.3 million in youth & workforce readiness...
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Backpacks for Success exceeds goal, distributes supplies to 3,400 students
United Way of Greater Cincinnati thanks partners for generously supporting local students....
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United Way announces 2024-2025 funded community partners
Grantees’ work aligns with UWGC’s mission of supporting economic well-being....
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United Way Announces First Slate of Grantees for New Workforce Development Funding Through Partnership with the GE Aerospace Foundation
Five programs selected for the Future of Manufacturing Fund inaugural class....
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Applications open for United Way’s Champions of Change
Participants will co-create solutions to problems affecting the Black community....
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Hamilton County & United Way announce public Wi-Fi grantees
Funding will improve digital access for families throughout Hamilton County....
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United Way announces 2024 Community Campaign co-chairs
Executives from The Christ Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s will share the role....
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United Way Partners with the Council for a Brighter Future to Ensure Grant County, Ky., Kids are Ready for Kindergarten
Families will receive education resources in the mail, and are encouraged to attend a Play & Learn event....
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Bengals’ Andrei Iosivas Donates $10,000 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Moira Weir, United Way President and CEO (left); Andrei Iosivas, Bengals wide receiver (center); and Art Crew, JD...

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Press Releases
Thank You, Community Leaders!
Community Leaders convene at United Way of Greater Cincinnati....
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Tocqueville Honorees
Donors recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....
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Press Releases
United Way’s Free Tax Prep Releases Results for Tax Year 2023
More than 8,000 filed returns resulted in savings and refunds totaling $11.5 million....
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Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Digital Equity Grantees
Funding will support device access and digital skills programming....
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In the News
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...

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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
‘Still got her’: NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List
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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
Being blind hasn’t stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List
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In the News
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...

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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List
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In the News
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...

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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List
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Brittany Berry, reads with her children, from left, De'Andre, Sunshine and Ryan.
Impact Stories & Features, In the News
A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List
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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
Mom wants to give her 18-month-old ‘the best life’ after surviving a shooting | Wish List
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In the News
Opinion: Meeting Northern Kentucky’s housing needs essential to community well-being
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In the News
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...

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In the News
With new United Way partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season
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In the News
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...
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In the News
United Way Breaks Down Barriers to Housing Security
Local families can stay in their homes with help from United Way programs....
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In the News
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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In the News
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...
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Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees
Supporters are recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....
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In the News
Viewer donations will help Clermont County residents recover after historic floods
WCPO: New Richmond rises from devastating flooding thanks to community support...
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Archie and Sharen Brown
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....
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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...
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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...

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Impact Stories & Features
United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital-based site saved families time and money....
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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...
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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....
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
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.”...
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Press Releases
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....
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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....
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In the News
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....
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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....
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Brittany Berry, 2024 Wish List
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...
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