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Impact Stories & Features
Introducing: My First Career
Success By 6Ⓡ launches new program to encourage career exploration for early learners....
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Moira’s Messsage: Black Empowerment Works Reports 2020-2021 Impact
I’m proud of the results from the Black Empowerment Works program's first year of grantees....
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Meeting Community Goals with Shared Purpose
As more and more businesses adopt Corporate Social Responsibility goals, United Way of Greater Cincinnati is becoming an...
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United Way Distributes 400 NKY Book-In-A Bottle Kits
The "Book-In-A-Bottle" kits will boost kindergarten readiness for children in Spanish-speaking families....
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Rural Works Employment Program Takes Root in Southeast Indiana
United Way helped fund the Rural Works Employment program, which is modeled after Cincinnati Works....
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Moira’s Message: Your Insights Could Help Solve Community Challenges
This survey is your opportunity to share your perspective around community challenges, assets and how we work together...
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Moira’s Message: Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent Question
"What are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr....
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Moira’s Message: You Stepped Forward – 2021 in Review
Thanks to your support, we accomplished major things in 2021. Here is a quick recap of how your...
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Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep!
Tax season is upon us. You, or someone you know, may benefit from United Way’s Free Tax Prep...
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United Way Helps Ensure Families Have Happy Holidays
United Way of Greater Cincinnati partnered with a New Richmond church and a Newtown-based food pantry to brighten...
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A Couple’s Gift Signifies Love for the Community and for Each Other
John and Helen Anderson's planned gift to United Way will benefit many for years to come....
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Impact Stories & Features
Help Kentucky Families Affected by Tornadoes
Interested in helping those impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes in Kentucky? Here's how....
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Cops and Kids Program Gets a Boost from United Way
More than 300 Southeast Indiana children shopped for gifts....
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Moira’s Message: Helping More Families
With your support, Project Lift will connect with even more families in 2022, supporting them on their self-chosen...
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Holiday Help for the Community: A Skateboard Shop Found a Way
With an assist from United Way, a Lawrenceburg shop collects hundreds of canned goods for a food pantry....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Second Middletown Area Community Health Worker Hired
Calvin Davis has joined UWGC’s Middletown Area Center team as Community Health Worker....
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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List
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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 person holding a smartphone displaying an overdue bill notification for $427.03, with a prompt to pay now to avoid service interruption.
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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 in a classroom
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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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"Person standing in an alleyway against a brick wall, wearing a black Nike t-shirt with a visible logo.
Impact Stories & Features
From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
READ MORE
A person holding a smartphone displaying an overdue bill notification for $427.03, with a prompt to pay now to avoid service interruption.
Impact Stories & Features
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 in a classroom
Impact Stories & Features
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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Person wearing a black top with red trim and floral embroidery, and a pink headscarf, sitting on a dark-colored couch. Light-colored curtains with sunlight in the background; clothing items are visible on the left side of the couch.
Impact Stories & Features
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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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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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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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
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...
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