Lives changed. For the better.
They say "it takes a village." That is truly the case with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. By leveraging your thoughtful gifts, services, advocacy efforts and our amazing network of agency partners, we were able to come together and change lives.
That's what it means to LIVE UNITED®.
Read the personal stories of change below.
Stories of Change
A Mother’s New Chapter in Life Begins with Help from United Way
Adrienne Hines first benefitted from United Way's help. Now she's advocating for others.
Read More
A Journey to Confidence and Success
A determined mother benefited from United Way's Project Lift.
Read More
Entrepreneur Empowers People to Achieve Optimal Health
Thanks to grants from United Way's Black Empowerment Works, Deasa Dorsey launched iCan Health to educate people about diabetes.
Read More
Constructing A Successful Career
Mecca Lee builds upon the help she received from United Way’s Project Lift.
Read More
The Pursuit of Goal-Driven Happiness
United Way's Project Lift helped a determined mother achieve her goal of a career that supports her family.
Read More
Project Lift Provided a Hand Up for Mother of Two
Project Lift helped Taylor with flexible, tailored, short-term assistance critical to achieving long-term success.
Read More
"A Wonderful Gift" Helped Widow Pay Utility Bill
Northern Kentucky residents facing hardship may be eligible for a gift card program involving a collaboration between Duke Energy and United Way.
Read More
Care Coordination Team Assisted with Emergency Rent Relief
A care coordinator for the United Way 211 Helpline assisted a father of two who was behind on bills because of illness,
Read More
Foreclosure Avoided Thanks to 211 Helpline
When her mortgage company began foreclosure proceedings, Mable Allen turned to the United Way 211 Helpline.
Read More
Going “Above and Beyond” for a Family in Need
United Way’s Care Coordination team helped Larry find emergency rental assistance after a series of hardships.
Read More
Adopt-A-Family Effort Helped Brighten a Family’s Holiday
United Way's Adopt-A-Family provided joy to this family when they desperately needed it.
Read More
Project Lift Put Kurt on the Road to Financial Stability
Thanks to Project Lift, Kurt received critical workforce training and basic living expenses while he attended school. Today, his income is almost double what it was a few years ago.
Read More
Get the Latest News & Updates
Sign up for our emails and stay informed about how we work with partners and supporters like you to strengthen our community.
Site Search
United, We Can
Building a strong community where all people can thrive depends on your generous support.