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Black Empowerment Works Grant Program Will Invest $1.9 Million to Support Grassroots, Black-Led Work in Greater Cincinnati
The Black Empowerment Works program, led by United Way of Greater Cincinnati in partnership with bi3 and P&G...
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UWGC’s First-Quarter Advocacy Efforts in Northern Kentucky
Highlights include meetings with legislators, Live United Day and passage of UWGC-supported bills....
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Southeast Indiana Area Center Updates 2023
Learn more about United Way's regional office in Southeastern Indiana....
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Moira’s Message: Our 2022 Achievements and Actions, Thanks to You
We provide this snapshot of what is possible when generous, caring people join us in a catalytic movement...
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United Way Donor Profile: Barbara Turner – Providing Unwavering Support
United Way's board chair never forgot getting "a hand up" when she needed it most....
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United Way’s 2023 Advocacy Efforts Recap
Find a summary of all our advocacy efforts in 2023 and join us by signing up to be...
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Moira’s Message: Our Recent Advocacy Efforts
Our recent advocacy efforts have taken us to the state capitals of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana where we...
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United Way’s 211 Webpage and Phone System Get Upgrades
Whether calling 211 or accessing uwgc211.org, residents will experience improved customer service....
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Unite for Teen Financial Literacy Day “Brings the Real World into the Classroom”
Over 80 volunteers taught financial basics to all 1,900 seventh-graders in Cincinnati Public Schools....
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United Way Donor Profile: Tim Kerdolff – A Stalwart for Northern Kentucky
Tocqueville Society member Tim Kerdolff has an impressive track record of serving on United Way committees, leading campaigns...
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Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep Validates United Way’s Work
United Way's Free Tax Prep service puts millions of dollars back into the community by providing free tax...
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Taxpayers Place Their Trust in United Way’s Free Tax Prep
Trained, IRS-certified volunteers assisted dozens of taxpayers who recently visited one of United Way's Free Tax Prep sites....
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United Way’s Project Lift Provided a Hand Up for Mother of Two: Taylor’s Story
Project Lift helped Taylor with flexible, tailored, short-term assistance critical to achieving long-term success....
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United Way Donor Profile: Jodi Geiser – Making Our Community Better
Tocqueville member Jodi Geiser has always viewed volunteering as a way to improve the community. She’s a longtime...
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211’s Impact: “A Wonderful Gift” Helped Widow Pay Utility Bill
By calling 211, Sandy Suer became one of the first people to benefit from a new collaboration involving...
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Support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 5, 2021) — The United for Ukraine Fund will address both the immediate needs like...
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United Way’s 211 Helpline: “A Lifesaver” to Someone in Need
When David plunged into crisis as a result of COVID-19, our 211 Helpline saved the day....
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How 211 Helped Carla Access Financial Resources
After a COVID diagnosis, Carla was unable to continue at her hospital job. 211 answered the call and...
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Moira’s Message: Meet Rickie Holt, 211 Care Coordinator
Rickie is one of several 211 Care Coordinators we have on staff at United Way....
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Day in the Life 211 Care Coordinator Rickie Holt
For Holt and other United Way workers who staff the 211 Helpline, each day brings new pleas for...
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Women of Tocqueville: Compelling Conversations Recap (February 22, 2022)
Our February Women of Tocqueville event featured Jennie Rosenthal and her daughter Liz Berliant who discussed generational giving....
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UWGC Eastern Area Staff Lend Expertise to Workforce Development Project
The GRIT Project focuses on economic growth in rural southern Ohio....
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Enrollment Rises for Clermont’s Imagination Library
The program promotes early literacy and kindergarten readiness....
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United Way Grant Helps Ensure Dearborn Co. Students Are Fed on Weekends
Volunteers prepare Sacks of Snacks for students in Dearborn County....
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By Repairing a Car, Project Lift Restored a Working Mother’s Confidence
About $1,600 in Project Lift funds were used to pay for Seante Bullock's car repairs. Such short-term assistance...
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Black Empowerment Works class funded in 2020.
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A Grateful Graduate Thanks to the HEMI Program
Jaleshia Brown, a former foster child, beats the odds with help from the Higher Education Mentoring Initiative (HEMI)....
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Adopt-A-Family Provided a “Complete Christmas” for Mom and Kids
“It definitely was a true blessing,” said the single parent of three from College Hill. “I am beyond...
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The Who Dey Way: Bengals Fans Impact Our Community
[NOW CLOSED] United Way is appreciative for all our community and workforce donors....
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Introducing: My First Career
Success By 6Ⓡ launches new program to encourage career exploration for early learners....
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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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Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Changemakers Award Winners
Recipients Honored for Commitment to Volunteerism...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Three Executives Join United Way’s Leadership Team
Elbert Goode II, Alaina Pratt and Amy Weber bring impressive credentials to their roles....
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Press Releases
Black Empowerment Works Grant Program Will Invest $1.9 Million to Support Grassroots, Black-Led Work in Greater Cincinnati
The Black Empowerment Works program, led by United Way of Greater Cincinnati in partnership with bi3 and P&G...
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Duke Energy Partner to Directly Serve Northern Kentucky Families
Duke Energy contributed $150,000 for the initiative, with United Way generously matching those amounts, to provide direct relief...
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United Way Announces Winners of Inaugural Greater Cincinnati Changemakers Awards
United Way of Greater Cincinnati is thrilled to recognize five organizations and corporate groups for their dedication to...
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Joins New Initiative to Prevent Non-Payment Eviction for Hundreds of Cincinnati Public Housing Tenants
The Renew Collaborative is known as one of the most effective eviction prevention programs in the country and...
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Cincinnati NAACP Honors United Way of Greater Cincinnati for Community Outreach Efforts
Each year, the Community Outreach and Partnership Award recognizes an organization or person that exemplifies the values of...
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United Way Invests $1.3 Million to Support Innovative, Black-Led Ideas in Greater Cincinnati
United Way has announced the investment of $1.3 million into 60 Black-led projects and programs promoting social mobility,...
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United Way Introduces Six Systems Change Portfolios
Beginning July 2022, six groups of systems change partners will work toward true change in our community so...
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Community Input Drives Nearly $20 Million Investment Addressing Critical Needs
“This culminates a two-year transformation for United Way of Greater Cincinnati but begins a much larger transformation for...
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United Way announces $15.5M investment in 125 community groups
The Cincinnati Business Courier covers United Way's 15.5M investment in the community....
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List
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Press Releases
United Way Announces Future of Manufacturing Fund Year II Grantees
Funded by GE Aerospace Foundation, a second class of grantees will collaborate to strengthen advanced manufacturing workforce development...
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Survey reveals strongest predictor of social capital in Greater Cincinnati
United Way and partners explored how empowered neighbors feel to improve their community...
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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....
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Partner Convening 2025
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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...

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Partner Convening 2025
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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...

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EY Digital Equity Grant
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Digital Access Strengthens Education and the Workforce
Act now to support digital access efforts that build strong learners and encourage workforce participation....
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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...

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From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
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Press Releases
United Way Announces Future of Manufacturing Fund Year II Grantees
Funded by GE Aerospace Foundation, a second class of grantees will collaborate to strengthen advanced manufacturing workforce development...
READ MORE
Stone bench engraved with 'WESTWOOD TOWN HALL PARK' in a grassy park area, with a red brick building and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Press Releases
Survey reveals strongest predictor of social capital in Greater Cincinnati
United Way and partners explored how empowered neighbors feel to improve their community...
READ MORE
Volunteers distribute colorful backpacks at an outdoor community event, with one person in a purple shirt handing a pink backpack to a child in a yellow shirt, surrounded by tables and trees.
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....
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Partners convene at Northern Kentucky University.
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United Way announces $15.5 million investment in 125 community partners
The grantees’ work aligns with the organization’s commitment to economic well-being....
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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....
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...
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