NEWS, STORIES &amp; ALERTS

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....

United Way celebrates five years of Imagination Library in Clermont County with a watch party

All are invited to a reception & viewing of “The Library That Dolly Built.”...

If you’re passionate about financial empowerment, we have an incredible opportunity for Certified Financial Planners® to make a...

Pathway to Prosperity

Paychex Demonstrates Commitment to Cincinnati Community with $350,000 Gift to United Way

New partnership will support United Way’s work, empowering individuals and families to achieve economic well-being....

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....

Tocqueville Society 2025 Recaps

First Pitch with Candace McGraw & The Cincinnati Reds A Night to Celebrate Leadership, Generosity and Community July...

Federal Funding Cuts Would Significantly Affect Local Nonprofits, Survey Shows

United Way leads efforts to identify the regional impact of spending cuts....

United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital-based site saved families time and money....

Ask Congress to Expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC)

Take action to support families across the country by asking your members of Congress to support the expansion...

Investing in Our Youngest Generation

Support families in our region by asking your elected officials to support funding for early childhood education programs....

Support Funding for Housing Programs

Ask your elected officials to support funding for housing programs, which are vital to thriving communities....

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....

Driving Change: Transportation’s Impact on Our Communities

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on transportation innovation and investment in our region...

All Ohioans should have access to 211

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati policy team recently advocated for statewide funding for Ohio 211....

Advocates Convene at Indiana and Kentucky Statehouses

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) policy team recently participated in Live United Days in Indiana and...

The system said ‘no’ but United Way 211 said ‘let’s try’

After a difficult diagnosis and financial challenges, a woman found compassion and support in a phone call....

A journey from struggle to stability

United Way’s Project LIFT provides a hand up to a Clermont County family....

Putting Money Back in Hardworking Families’ Pockets

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on Free Tax Prep’s role in helping families...

Tynesha’s story: Building a Better Future for Her Family

How one woman overcame obstacles with perseverance and support from Project LIFT....

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Brought Holiday Cheer to 143 Families

Grandmother of 12: “I’m thankful it was there for my family.”...

Withrow High’s DECA chapter supports United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program

United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program is brightening the holidays for 143 families this year. Many are kinship care families...

Earned Income and Child Tax credits made a “big difference” for a local family

Paris and Mikey, a married couple with five dependent children, planned to file their taxes separately for the...

Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List

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

Impact Update | Winter 2024

What We’re Learning The last session of our Knowledge Exchange webinar series on framing explored how to frame...

‘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

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

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

UWGC, Perfetti Van Melle Team Up To Help First-Generation College Students

Volunteers are needed to help assemble the College-Care Kits on Wednesday, June 16, 2021....

Additional COVID-19 Relief Funding Distributed to SE Indiana Nonprofits

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Southeast Indiana will grant area nonprofits $161,703 to help meet basic needs brought...

UWGC Releases Final 2020 Free Tax Prep Program Results

United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Free Tax Prep initiative saves and secures a total of $12 million for...

Press Releases, Stories & Alerts

SE Indiana UWGC Awards $164K of COVID Relief Grant to Area Nonprofits

10 Southeast Indiana nonprofits were awarded a collective $164K to help residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....

Cintas Corporation, UWGC Distribute nearly 4,000 Sanitizer Kits

Cintas donated 3,708 boxes of hand sanitizer with a retail value of more than $400,000 in combination one-gallon...

City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund Announces Request for Proposals

Organizations providing services to residents of the city of Cincinnati are invited to submit proposals seeking financial support...

$25M Investment supports system-changing work for families

This investment will support that work and provide opportunity for bold new work....

‘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....