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....

Second Middletown Area Community Health Worker Hired

Calvin Davis has joined UWGC’s Middletown Area Center team as Community Health Worker....

Volunteers Assemble College Success Kits for First-Generation Students

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky spearheaded a drive to produce 120 college success kits on June...

One Example of How COVID Relief is Making a Difference

A single mother and her children were the beneficiaries of a grant to Heart House....

Moira’s Message: Post-Pandemic Economic Effects Still Rage

The mask orders may be lifting, but the economic effects continue to disproportionately affect many. Here is the...

Moira’s Message: A Celebration of Teens’ Academic Success with HEMI’s Help

With the help of our Higher Education Mentoring Initiative (HEMI), 18 students overcame adversity and received nearly $60,000...

2021 HEMI Scholars of Excellence Celebration Recap

Congratulations to the Higher Education Mentorship Initiative's Scholars of Excellence 2021!...

Juneteenth 2021 & Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre

Juneteenth provides another opportunity to express our commitment to learning, partnering with, and supporting efforts to eliminate inequity...

Moira’s Message: 5 Ways to Get Involved This June

This June has been a busy month at United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Learn more about what we're...

Southeast Indiana Regional Center Update – June 2021

Watch SE Indiana's community gardens grow....

Northern Kentucky Regional Area Center Updates – June 2021

Literacy grant received; volunteers needed to help assemble kits for first-generation college students....

Middletown Area Center Updates – June 2021

Community health worker hired and who is up for a game of golf?...

Eastern Area Center Updates – June 2021

Summer fun and learning are top of the list for our Eastern Area Regional Center....

Moira’s Message: Ohio Senate Threatens to End Support for Child Care Rating System

WE NEED YOUR HELP! The system, known as Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a critical to the...

How Project Lift rescued Tierra Harris and her family from disaster

Tierra Harris, a mother of four, worked seven days a week living paycheck to paycheck. Then she was...

Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep Results 2021

With tax season behind us, we're proud to announce the results of UWGC's 2021 Free Tax Prep program....

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...

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...

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...

Backpacks for Success exceeds goal, distributes supplies to 3,400 students

United Way of Greater Cincinnati thanks partners for generously supporting local students....

United Way announces 2024-2025 funded community partners

Grantees’ work aligns with UWGC’s mission of supporting economic well-being....

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....

Hamilton County & United Way announce public Wi-Fi grantees

Funding will improve digital access for families throughout Hamilton County....

United Way announces 2024 Community Campaign co-chairs

Executives from The Christ Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s will share the role....

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....

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...

Thank You, Community Leaders!

Community Leaders convene at United Way of Greater Cincinnati....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Tocqueville Honorees

Donors recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....

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....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Digital Equity Grantees

Funding will support device access and digital skills programming....

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....