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Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Family rallies around son after spinal cord injury | Wish List

Valerie Whittle was parking the car when it happened. As she made her way into the Cincinnati Country...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

After adopting a teen, Goshen mom needs help furnishing their home | Wish List

A boy named Wednor was in crisis and needed a place to spend the night. He stood at...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Northern Kentucky family needs help rebuilding after fire | Wish List

It was the day before Thanksgiving 2022. Shy’aire Wakefield and her baby sister, Soneek, lay on a bed...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Cincinnati teen needs help as she starts new life | Wish List

Early this year, 14-year-old Marvilise walked into Nella’s Place for the first time. She recalls shedding some tears...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Changemakers Award Winners

Recipients Honored for Commitment to Volunteerism...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

An Indiana man with disability needs a new watch to work at job he likes | Wish List

Chris, who turned 50 last month, has a developmental disability. Judy Muncy said that has not stopped her...

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Norwood father wants to return to work after multiple sclerosis diagnosis | Wish List

Impact Stories & Features, In the News

Grandmother wants help making her house a home for grandchildren in her care | Wish List

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 of Greater Cincinnati and Partners Invest a Record $1.9M in Local, Black-Led Work

More than 50 initiatives awarded grants for work promoting vibrant, equitable communities....

Poll Shows Kentucky Voters Want More Public Investment In Quality Child Care

A new survey finds Kentuckians overwhelmingly support increased investments to improve access to high-quality child care programs....

My View: We Must Dismantle Systems That Hold Families Back

In an exclusive op-ed for the Cincinnati Business Courier, Moira Weir, President and CEO of United Way of...

United Way Receives $140K Grant to Improve Child Care Access and Affordability in SE Indiana

The grant, awarded by Indiana's Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation...

IN THE NEWS: United Way’s 211 Helpline at Risk Without Ongoing State Funding

Moira Weir, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati President (UWGC) outlines the importance of the...

Three Executives Join United Way’s Leadership Team

Elbert Goode II, Alaina Pratt and Amy Weber bring impressive credentials to their roles....