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 gives, service, advocacy 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
Residents cite excellent service, zero cost and friendly volunteers as reasons to return every year.
Trained, IRS-certified volunteers assisted dozens of taxpayers who recently visited one of United Way's Free Tax Prep sites.
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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.
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"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.
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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,
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Foreclosure Avoided Thanks to 211 Helpline
When her mortgage company began foreclosure proceedings, Mable Allen turned to the United Way 211 Helpline.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Promising Future Made Possible by Project Lift
For Jacky, a nursing student and mother of three, Project Lift was "a blessing."
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Project Lift Eases a Mother's Burdens
With United Way’s support, Danielle Cole's family of two is moving toward financial stability.
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Keeping a Mother of Two on Course Toward Economic Well-Being
Yalonda's certifications didn't transfer to Ohio when she moved back. Project Lift helped her get more training and is now working for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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A Mother's Quest: Financial Stability for Family
United Way's Project Lift helps April confront the obstacles preventing her from achieving economic well-being.
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