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Moira’s Message: Use Your Voice. Be the Change.

We want to align our efforts to address the opportunities that YOU see in our community. Tell us...

Volunteers help with NKY Book in a Bottle literacy project

Kits will be distributed to Spanish-speaking families....

Celebrating Our Corporate Volunteers

We're always grateful for the support of our volunteers who step up to #LiveUnited. Many corporate supporters arrange...

Moira’s Message: The United Way’s “WHY”

We all have our “why” that compels us. Read about UWGC's "Why" and our updated Vision and Mission...

Moira’s Message: Our 211 Helpline is a Vital Community Service

With an average of 2,500 calls answered weekly, our 211 Helpline is a vital resource for individuals in...

United Way Invests $1M in Equity: Black Empowerment Works

$1 Million is being awarded to support innovative, Black-led Ideas in Greater Cincinnati....

Moira’s Message: The collective power of agency partners & United Way

Join us is celebrating our agency partners on social media. After all, #CincyLivesUnited...

UWGC recognized with Legacy Builder Award

Legacy Pointe Church issues the Legacy Builder Award to a person or organization that is a great partner...

Ivy Tech Creates New Food Pantry Thanks to United Way Grant

The new on-campus location offers easy access for students experiencing food insecurity....

Moira’s Message: A Child’s First Teacher

With school starting, there is no better time to discuss United Way's Success By 6®’s community partnerships....

NKY Child Care Centers Appreciate United Way Mask & Sanitizer Giveaway

The giveaway stemmed from Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order requiring students in K-12 schools and children age 2...

Attending Preschool Increases Kindergarten Readiness, New Data Shows

Data from Butler County Educational Service Center (BCESC) shows Head Start attendees had higher average Kindergarten Readiness Assessment...

Moira’s Message: $1M Invested In Black Empowerment Works

Because of your investment, we were able to increase the awards by nearly $400K over last year....

UWGC, Perfetti Van Melle Team Up To Help First-Generation College Students

Volunteers are needed to help assemble the College-Care Kits on Wednesday, June 16, 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....

Call 211 for Vaccine Scheduling & Transportation to Appointments

Need help scheduling a COVID vaccine or getting a ride to get it? Call us today!...

United Way’s Impact: Amanda’s Story

Life seems very stable, almost routine. But after a divorce and job loss leaves you unable to pay...

United Way’s Impact: Sarah’s Story

Even while supported by friends and family, most people would expect life to be difficult for someone who’s...

Cincinnati Artist Siri Imani Releases Powerful Interpretation of United Way’s Help

Cincinnati spoken-word artist Siri Imani released a powerful video that speaks to how United Way of Greater Cincinnati...

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....

Federal Funding Cuts Would Significantly Affect Local Nonprofits, Survey Shows

United Way leads efforts to identify the regional impact of spending cuts....

AmeriCorps Team in Cincinnati to Support United Way’s Free Tax Prep Service

Members will spend several weeks at sites in Greater Cincinnati helping to prepare taxes....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Recognizes 2024 Workplaces That Care®

Local companies were honored for their employees’ generosity and volunteerism....

United Way Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

Leaders from GE Aerospace and EY joined the organization’s board in January....

United Way Awarded $348,000 Early Childhood Grant for Southeast IN

Funding will expand an early learning pilot program & bolster child care training....

Free Tax Prep appointments now available at sites throughout Greater Cincinnati

Qualifying individuals save money & get credits they deserve through United Way’s program....

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....

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 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....

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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....

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...

Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List

‘I have my own space.’ Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List

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...

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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....

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...

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.”...

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

Tocqueville Tuesday: Connecting Communities to Critical Resources April 8 At a recent Tocqueville Society gathering, United Way of...

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....