NEWS, STORIES &amp; ALERTS

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.”...

If you’re passionate about financial empowerment, we have an incredible opportunity for Certified Financial Planners® to make a...

Pathway to Prosperity

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....

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....

Tocqueville Society 2025 Recaps

First Pitch with Candace McGraw & The Cincinnati Reds A Night to Celebrate Leadership, Generosity and Community July...

Federal Funding Cuts Would Significantly Affect Local Nonprofits, Survey Shows

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

United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital-based site saved families time and money....

Ask Congress to Expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC)

Take action to support families across the country by asking your members of Congress to support the expansion...

Investing in Our Youngest Generation

Support families in our region by asking your elected officials to support funding for early childhood education programs....

Support Funding for Housing Programs

Ask your elected officials to support funding for housing programs, which are vital to thriving communities....

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....

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...

All Ohioans should have access to 211

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati policy team recently advocated for statewide funding for Ohio 211....

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...

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....

Moira’s Message: Black Empowerment Works Grants Return

Our Black-led grants program is back for a second year. Here's how you can help keep the momentum...

Moira’s Message: Our Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World

Here are some examples of our work when it comes innovating programs and systems....

Summer Blast: Apartment Residents in Clermont County Gather for Food, Fun, Resources

The 60 families that attended the Summer Blast were greeted by more than 20 participating agencies....

Moira’s Message: Helping People Where They Live, Work and Worship

UWGC established a Community Engagement function to diversify and expand our partnerships. And it's working....

Project Lift Helps Mother of two “Get Over a Hurdle”

Despite working full-time to support her family, Tanika Newell had fallen behind on her bills and it came...

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....

United Way Releases Southwest Ohio’s First Digital Opportunity Plan

Stakeholders share a common goal: build digital inclusion and equity in our communities....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces New Board Chair

Organization remains committed to transformational impact under Brian Hodgett's leadership....

Reds welcome United Way to “Reds Country Cares”

United Way of Greater Cincinnati partners with Reds Country Cares to provide grants for local organizations making a...

United Way Releases Community Impact Report

United Way’s fresh perspective on impact work builds upon its legacy of giving back....

AmeriCorps Team Supports United Way’s Free Tax Prep Service

Eight-week partnership continues through April 24....

United Way Launches Early Learning Awareness Campaign

Parents are encouraged to call 211 to explore preschool enrollment options....

United Way Announces Workplaces That Care

Companies and employees across the region recognized for their generosity....

UWGC Launches Digital Equity Grant Program for Nonprofits

Organizations working toward digital inclusion are encouraged to apply for the digital equity grant program....

United Way recruiting Free Tax Prep volunteers throughout the region

More volunteers needed to help individuals and families prepare and file taxes....

Hamilton County Grant Program Addresses Digital Divide

Commissioners invest to expand Wi-Fi access in partnership with United Way...

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Effort Surpasses Goal

Third annual holiday gift program benefits more than 100 kinship care families...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Changemakers Award Winners

Recipients Honored for Commitment to Volunteerism...

United Way Receives $250K Grant to Test Early Education Alternatives

Families with 2- and 3-year-olds will use home-based technology as part of pilot program....

United Way announces $15.5M investment in 125 community groups

The Cincinnati Business Courier covers United Way's 15.5M investment in the community....

Cincinnati councilmember offers assistance to tenants facing eviction

Spectrum News 1 details how United Way of Greater Cincinnati assists Cincinnati residents facing eviction....

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...

Viewer donations will help Clermont County residents recover after historic floods

WCPO: New Richmond rises from devastating flooding thanks to community support...

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...

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....

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...

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...

In the News, Stories & Alerts

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

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United Way distributes backpacks to 3,500 local students, surpassing goal

For a fourth year, community partners collaborated on the Backpacks for Success project....

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...

Digital Access Strengthens Education and Workforce

Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....

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...

Impact Stories & Features

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...

Digital Access Strengthens Education and Workforce

Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....

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...

From spiraling to supported

A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....

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....

United Way announces $15.5 million investment in 125 community partners

The grantees’ work aligns with the organization’s commitment to economic well-being....

United Way Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

The leaders bring diverse expertise to the Greater Cincinnati organization’s board....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati announces 2025 campaign chair

Retired airport CEO will rally support to fuel the nonprofit organization’s impact work....

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....

Cincinnati councilmember offers assistance to tenants facing eviction

Spectrum News 1 details how United Way of Greater Cincinnati assists Cincinnati residents facing eviction....

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...