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Impact Stories & Features
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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Impact Stories & Features
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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Impact Stories & Features
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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Impact Stories & Features
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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United Way and P&G Team Up to Equip Clermont Students with Supplies
More than 400 kits were delivered to Clermont Educational Collaborative schools....
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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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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...
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Impact Stories & Features
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....
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Impact Stories & Features
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...
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Impact Stories & Features
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...
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Impact Stories & Features
2021 HEMI Scholars of Excellence Celebration Recap
Congratulations to the Higher Education Mentorship Initiative's Scholars of Excellence 2021!...
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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...
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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...
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Southeast Indiana Regional Center Update – June 2021
Watch SE Indiana's community gardens grow....
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Northern Kentucky Regional Area Center Updates – June 2021
Literacy grant received; volunteers needed to help assemble kits for first-generation college students....
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Middletown Area Center Updates – June 2021
Community health worker hired and who is up for a game of golf?...
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Eastern Area Center Updates – June 2021
Summer fun and learning are top of the list for our Eastern Area Regional Center....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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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Press Releases
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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A woman joyfully lifts a smiling toddler into the air on a sunny day, with trees and sunlight creating a warm, playful backdrop. The child looks excited and happy, reaching forward with laughter.
Press Releases
United Way’s 2024 investment in Greater Cincinnati: $37.2 million
The organization’s latest impact report highlights cross-sector partnerships and strategic investments that promote community economic well-being....
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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....
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
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.”...
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
Federal Funding Cuts Would Significantly Affect Local Nonprofits, Survey Shows
United Way leads efforts to identify the regional impact of spending cuts....
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Recognizes 2024 Workplaces That Care®
Local companies were honored for their employees’ generosity and volunteerism....
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Press Releases
United Way Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Leaders from GE Aerospace and EY joined the organization’s board in January....
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Press Releases
United Way Awarded $348,000 Early Childhood Grant for Southeast IN
Funding will expand an early learning pilot program & bolster child care training....
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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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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....
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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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In the News
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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NKY
In the News
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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A news broadcast screenshot from FOX19 NOW featuring a woman with short blonde hair wearing a black leather jacket. She is speaking in front of a blue studio background. A banner at the bottom of the screen reads "FREE TAX FILING RESOURCES AVAILABLE." The lower section also displays a weather forecast and sponsor logos, with temperatures for upcoming days and a mention of more closings at fox19.com.
In the News
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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Impact Stories & Features, In the News
‘I have my own space.’ Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List
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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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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....
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Two people stand close together in a room set up for an event, with tables, chairs, and framed pictures on the walls. One wears a blue dress, the other a black and white patterned blouse.
Press Releases
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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A person stands in a hallway with lockers, wearing a red lanyard and carrying a red backpack.
Impact Stories & Features
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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A person stands in a hallway with lockers, wearing a red lanyard and carrying a red backpack.
Impact Stories & Features
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
Impact Stories & Features
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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George and Kim Vincent and family.
Impact Stories & Features
George and Kim Vincent lead by example in giving back to Cincinnati
George and Kim Vincent were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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Jim and Alison Zimmerman
Impact Stories & Features
Jim and Alison Zimmerman’s efforts in early education helped shape Cincinnati’s future
Jim and Alison Zimmerman were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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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....
READ MORE
Two people stand close together in a room set up for an event, with tables, chairs, and framed pictures on the walls. One wears a blue dress, the other a black and white patterned blouse.
Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati announces 2025 campaign chair
Retired airport CEO will rally support to fuel the nonprofit organization’s impact work....
READ MORE
A speaker stands at a podium in front of a seated audience during an event, with a large screen behind him displaying a photo and the name "Francie G. Pepper."
Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees
Supporters are recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....
READ MORE
A woman joyfully lifts a smiling toddler into the air on a sunny day, with trees and sunlight creating a warm, playful backdrop. The child looks excited and happy, reaching forward with laughter.
Press Releases
United Way’s 2024 investment in Greater Cincinnati: $37.2 million
The organization’s latest impact report highlights cross-sector partnerships and strategic investments that promote community economic well-being....
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
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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