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Jeff Kuntz: Making a Difference as a Free Tax Prep Community Volunteer
Mr. Jeff Kuntz, a retiree, enjoys working alongside others as a Free Tax Prep volunteer....
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Volunteers Help Increase 7th Graders’ Financial Literacy
Unite for Teen Financial Literacy is a joint project of United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Junior Achievement....
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Press Releases
Community Input Drives Nearly $20 Million Investment Addressing Critical Needs
“This culminates a two-year transformation for United Way of Greater Cincinnati but begins a much larger transformation for...
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Moira’s Message: Systems Change Partners Announcement 2022
We are thrilled to bring our vision to fruition with this initial nearly $20 million investment, with $11.4...
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Moira’s Message: Celebrating 35 Years of the Tocqueville Society
On April 5th, 2022, we honored four of our members for their service over the years including Cynthia...
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Moira’s Message: Last Chance for Free Tax Prep for Your 2021 Taxes
Haven't filed? We still have options to get the most money back on your 2021 tax return....
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Amid Despair, a 211 Caller Found Compassion and Help
When the man who Lashawn Coates had spent 22 years with died in April 2021 after contracting COVID-19,...
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Thanks for Uniting for Teen Financial Literacy
Over 80 volunteers dedicated 440 hours to teaching more than 2,000 students from 70 Cincinnati Public Schools learn...
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Support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 5, 2021) — The United for Ukraine Fund will address both the immediate needs like...
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United Way’s 211 Helpline: “A Lifesaver” to Someone in Need
When David plunged into crisis as a result of COVID-19, our 211 Helpline saved the day....
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How 211 Helped Carla Access Financial Resources
After a COVID diagnosis, Carla was unable to continue at her hospital job. 211 answered the call and...
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Moira’s Message: Meet Rickie Holt, 211 Care Coordinator
Rickie is one of several 211 Care Coordinators we have on staff at United Way....
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Day in the Life 211 Care Coordinator Rickie Holt
For Holt and other United Way workers who staff the 211 Helpline, each day brings new pleas for...
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Women of Tocqueville: Compelling Conversations Recap (February 22, 2022)
Our February Women of Tocqueville event featured Jennie Rosenthal and her daughter Liz Berliant who discussed generational giving....
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UWGC Eastern Area Staff Lend Expertise to Workforce Development Project
The GRIT Project focuses on economic growth in rural southern Ohio....
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Partner Convening 2025
Stories & Alerts
United We Thrive: A New Chapter of Collaboration

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and more than 200 community champions from 125 organizations kicked off a new...

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EY Digital Equity Grant
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Digital Access Strengthens Education and Workforce
Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....
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Engineering a legacy: Drew and Julie Setser invest in Greater Cincinnati’s future

Neither Drew nor Julie Setser is a native Cincinnatian, but over the past 40 years they have sunk...

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From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
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A fresh start in the fight of her life
How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....
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Children’s College Savings Account Program

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with the City of Cincinnati, Fifth Third and Cincinnati Preschool Promise...

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She faced eviction alone — until she called 211
With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....
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From job loss to stability
Facing eviction, a Cincinnati newcomer called United Way 211 and received life-changing help....
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Policy Breakfast 7.22.25
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Nourish Together: Addressing Food Insecurity in Our Region
United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on how to address hunger in our communities...
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Strengthening Communities: United Way Worldwide’s 2025 Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day
UWGC’s Hailey Barr-King amplified local voices during meetings in the nation’s capital....
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50,000 reasons why United Way 211 is essential
United Way’s helpline responds 24/7 to connect people to critical resources....
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Impact Update | Summer 2025

What We’re Learning Our region’s issues are interconnectedWhile preparing for our new grantmaking cycle, we thought a lot...

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Addressing Hunger in Our Communities
Take action to support families and individuals facing hunger by asking Congress to champion programs that address food...
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A head start, a lifelong journey
How a belief in education and United Way’s support helped a mother and son defy the odds....
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Archie and Sharen Brown
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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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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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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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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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Press Releases
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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United Way announces $15.5M investment in 125 community groups
The Cincinnati Business Courier covers United Way's 15.5M investment in the community....
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Cincinnati councilmember offers assistance to tenants facing eviction
Spectrum News 1 details how United Way of Greater Cincinnati assists Cincinnati residents facing eviction....
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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...
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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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In the News
Cincinnati launches child savings accounts with up to $553 for preschool-age kids
WVXU covers the City of Cincinnati's new Child College Savings Account program in partnership with United Way and...
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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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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
In the News, Stories & Alerts
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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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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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.
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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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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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Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List
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Press Releases
United Way distributes backpacks to 3,500 local students, surpassing goal
For a fourth year, community partners collaborated on the Backpacks for Success project....
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Partner Convening 2025
Stories & Alerts
United We Thrive: A New Chapter of Collaboration

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and more than 200 community champions from 125 organizations kicked off a new...

READ MORE
EY Digital Equity Grant
Stories & Alerts
Digital Access Strengthens Education and Workforce
Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....
READ MORE
Two people standing in front of a stage at a concert or event venue, with attendees seated in the background and musical equipment visible on stage.
Stories & Alerts
Engineering a legacy: Drew and Julie Setser invest in Greater Cincinnati’s future

Neither Drew nor Julie Setser is a native Cincinnatian, but over the past 40 years they have sunk...

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Partner Convening 2025
Stories & Alerts
United We Thrive: A New Chapter of Collaboration

United Way of Greater Cincinnati and more than 200 community champions from 125 organizations kicked off a new...

READ MORE
EY Digital Equity Grant
Stories & Alerts
Digital Access Strengthens Education and Workforce
Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....
READ MORE
Two people standing in front of a stage at a concert or event venue, with attendees seated in the background and musical equipment visible on stage.
Stories & Alerts
Engineering a legacy: Drew and Julie Setser invest in Greater Cincinnati’s future

Neither Drew nor Julie Setser is a native Cincinnatian, but over the past 40 years they have sunk...

READ MORE
"Person standing in an alleyway against a brick wall, wearing a black Nike t-shirt with a visible logo.
Stories & Alerts
From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
READ MORE
Volunteers distribute colorful backpacks at an outdoor community event, with one person in a purple shirt handing a pink backpack to a child in a yellow shirt, surrounded by tables and trees.
Press Releases
United Way distributes backpacks to 3,500 local students, surpassing goal
For a fourth year, community partners collaborated on the Backpacks for Success project....
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Partners convene at Northern Kentucky University.
Press Releases
United Way announces $15.5 million investment in 125 community partners
The grantees’ work aligns with the organization’s commitment to economic well-being....
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Press Releases
United Way Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors
The leaders bring diverse expertise to the Greater Cincinnati organization’s board....
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati announces 2025 campaign chair
Retired airport CEO will rally support to fuel the nonprofit organization’s impact work....
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In the News
United Way announces $15.5M investment in 125 community groups
The Cincinnati Business Courier covers United Way's 15.5M investment in the community....
READ MORE
Cincinnati-Skyline-with-Replica-Steamboat-in-Ohio-River.-144797999_2755x1819
In the News
Cincinnati councilmember offers assistance to tenants facing eviction
Spectrum News 1 details how United Way of Greater Cincinnati assists Cincinnati residents facing eviction....
READ MORE
A row of houses with varied architectural styles, a tree on the left, and a clear sky with light clouds.
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE

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