NEWS, STORIES &amp; ALERTS

A Mother’s Main Quest: Financial Stability for Her Family

United Way's Project Lift helps April confront the obstacles preventing her from achieving economic well-being....

United Way Helps a Mother Navigate a Path Toward Well-Being

With help from United Way and one of its partner agencies supporting her, Lisa is making steady progress....

Thanks for supporting Books, BBQ and Bluegrass event benefiting Clermont County’s Imagination Library

Thank you to everyone who attended our Books, BBQ & Bluegrass Birthday Bash on August 4, 2022, to...

Project Lift Helps Grandmother Who Strives to Put Family First

United Way program helps families remove barriers by providing flexible, tailored, short-term assistance critical to achieving long-term success....

2022 Backpacks for Success Results

Thanks to our partners and volunteers, we have collected more than 1,800 full backpacks (300 above our goal...

Moira’s Message: Meet United Way’s 2022 Campaign Chair – Greg Carmichael

As our 2022 annual campaign approaches, United Way is pleased to formally introduce this year’s campaign chair, Greg...

Entrepreneurial Training Put Alexia on a Path Toward Financial Well-Being

After receiving business coaching assistance, Alexia is now helping other mothers struggling with post-partum depression through her business...

United Way Helps Bring a Brighter Future into Focus for Asia’s Family of Four

Despite personal tragedy, Asia Thompson continued pursuing educational and job opportunities thanks to the help of United Way's...

United Way Donor Profile: Gail and Steve Moore, a Businesslike Approach to Giving Back

When Tocqueville Society members Gail and Steve Moore discuss why United Way of Greater Cincinnati earns their trust...

Celebrate Two Years of the Clermont County Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library

You're invited! Come celebrate the Clermont County Ohio Governor's Imagination Library with "Books, BBQ and Bluegrass" in August....

Vietnamese Church’s Youth Group Rallies Around United Way Project

A 30-member youth group in West Chester enlisted several businesses to support United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Backpacks...

United Way Donor Profile: Tom Kirkpatrick, A Force for Good

The president and CEO of Eco Engineering is a longtime supporter of United Way, which he views as...

Moira’s Message: Improved Prevention, Stronger Communities

Individuals struggling with increased stress cannot get or find the help they need and it’s holding our community...

Moira’s Message: Equitable Economic Mobility

We are investing $2,120,000 in 16 partners to enable equitable economic mobility by addressing the systemic barriers that...

Beloved Teacher’s Bequest  Leaves Legacy of Compassion and Hope 

Sarah Wilkinson, a teacher at Walnut Hills High School and had a lifelong and legacy connection to the...

UWGC Eastern Area Assembles Campaign Cabinet

Joy Lytle of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce was named 2021 Campaign Chair. See the full list of...

Clermont County Pilot Program Addresses Kindergarten Readiness

United Way's Success By 6® is embarking on a pilot program designed to help Clermont County children bridge...

UWGC Middletown Area Produces Successful Golf Outing

The annual golf outing raised an estimated $15,000 to help UWGC reach its 2021 campaign goal....

Second Middletown Area Community Health Worker Hired

Calvin Davis has joined UWGC’s Middletown Area Center team as Community Health Worker....

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...

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....

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...

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...

2021 HEMI Scholars of Excellence Celebration Recap

Congratulations to the Higher Education Mentorship Initiative's Scholars of Excellence 2021!...

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...

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...

Southeast Indiana Regional Center Update – June 2021

Watch SE Indiana's community gardens grow....

Northern Kentucky Regional Area Center Updates – June 2021

Literacy grant received; volunteers needed to help assemble kits for first-generation college students....

Middletown Area Center Updates – June 2021

Community health worker hired and who is up for a game of golf?...

Free Tax Prep appointments now available at sites throughout Greater Cincinnati

Qualifying individuals save money & get credits they deserve through United Way’s program....

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....

Volunteers Are Needed to Meet The Demand For Free Tax Prep Initiative

Volunteer for Free Tax Prep A volunteer for Free Tax Prep helps local families get the most of...

Tricia Sunders Joins United Way as Chief Development Officer

United We Thrive Building a strong community where all people can thrive depends on your generous support. News...

United Way Announces Major Investments to Support a Brighter Tomorrow

$22 million investment strategy unveiled to build a thriving community; additional $2.3 million in youth & workforce readiness...

Backpacks for Success exceeds goal, distributes supplies to 3,400 students

United Way of Greater Cincinnati thanks partners for generously supporting local students....

United Way announces 2024-2025 funded community partners

Grantees’ work aligns with UWGC’s mission of supporting economic well-being....

United Way Announces First Slate of Grantees for New Workforce Development Funding Through Partnership with the GE Aerospace Foundation

Five programs selected for the Future of Manufacturing Fund inaugural class....

Hamilton County & United Way announce public Wi-Fi grantees

Funding will improve digital access for families throughout Hamilton County....

United Way announces 2024 Community Campaign co-chairs

Executives from The Christ Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s will share the role....

United Way Partners with the Council for a Brighter Future to Ensure Grant County, Ky., Kids are Ready for Kindergarten

Families will receive education resources in the mail, and are encouraged to attend a Play & Learn event....

Bengals’ Andrei Iosivas Donates $10,000 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Moira Weir, United Way President and CEO (left); Andrei Iosivas, Bengals wide receiver (center); and Art Crew, JD...

Thank You, Community Leaders!

Community Leaders convene at United Way of Greater Cincinnati....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Tocqueville Honorees

Donors recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....

‘I have my own space.’ Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List

Planting Seeds: Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change

PART 4 of 5 Dec. 18, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Blossoms Academy Cultivates Creativity and Change Blossoms Floral Academy...

‘Still got her’: NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List

Being blind hasn’t stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List

Planting Seeds: How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future

PART 3 of 5 Dec. 11, 2024 How Blossoms Floral Academy is Shaping Cincinnati’s Floral Future A Blossoms...

He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List

Planting Seeds: A Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists in Cincinnati

PART 2 of 5 Dec. 4, 2024 Carol Ruffin’s Legacy Blooms with a New Wave of Black Florists...

Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List

A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List

Mom wants to give her 18-month-old ‘the best life’ after surviving a shooting | Wish List

Opinion: Meeting Northern Kentucky’s housing needs essential to community well-being

Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral Industry in Cincinnati

PART 1 of 5 Nov. 15, 2024 Planting Seeds: How Carol Ruffin Is Growing a More Inclusive Floral...

With new United Way partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season

How Lifting Up Community Voices Can Impact the State of Housing

United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on the impact of lived...

United Way Breaks Down Barriers to Housing Security

Local families can stay in their homes with help from United Way programs....

All Items

From spiraling to supported

A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....

A fresh start in the fight of her life

How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....

Children’s College Savings Account Program

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with the City of Cincinnati, Fifth Third and Cincinnati Preschool Promise...

She faced eviction alone — until she called 211

With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....

Impact Stories & Features

A fresh start in the fight of her life

How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....

Children’s College Savings Account Program

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with the City of Cincinnati, Fifth Third and Cincinnati Preschool Promise...

She faced eviction alone — until she called 211

With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....

From job loss to stability

Facing eviction, a Cincinnati newcomer called United Way 211 and received life-changing help....

Press Releases

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees

Supporters are recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....

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....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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....