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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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Press Releases
AmeriCorps Team in Cincinnati to Support United Way’s Free Tax Prep Service
Members will spend several weeks at sites in Greater Cincinnati helping to prepare taxes....
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Stories & Alerts
Impact Update | Spring 2025

What We’re Learning Reframing HousingWe all know that public, political and media narratives about housing access and community...

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Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Recognizes 2024 Workplaces That Care®
Local companies were honored for their employees’ generosity and volunteerism....
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Brittany Berry, 2024 Wish List
In the News, Stories & Alerts
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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A mother with glasses and long blonde hair kneels on the floor, smiling and engaging with two young children playing with toy dinosaurs in a colorful classroom. The children, a boy in a navy blue shirt and beige pants and a toddler in gray overalls, sit on a patterned rug surrounded by toys.
Stories & Alerts
Bringing early education home
United Way makes preschool readiness program available to Southeast Indiana families....
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Press Releases
United Way Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Leaders from GE Aerospace and EY joined the organization’s board in January....
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Stories & Alerts
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...
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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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Stories & Alerts
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....
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Stories & Alerts
A journey from struggle to stability
United Way’s Project LIFT provides a hand up to a Clermont County family....
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Stories & Alerts
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...
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Tynesha’s story: Building a Better Future for Her Family
How one woman overcame obstacles with perseverance and support from Project LIFT....
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Stories & Alerts
United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Brought Holiday Cheer to 143 Families
Grandmother of 12: “I’m thankful it was there for my family.”...
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George and Kim Vincent and family.
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George and Kim Vincent lead by example in giving back to Cincinnati
George and Kim Vincent were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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Jim and Alison Zimmerman
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Jim and Alison Zimmerman’s efforts in early education helped shape Cincinnati’s future
Jim and Alison Zimmerman were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....
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Stories & Alerts
Knowledge Exchange — Eviction Prevention Training

United Way of Greater Cincinnati has partnered with Legal Aid to host Knowledge Exchanges on eviction prevention. Kentucky...

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A Night of Inspiration: Film Watch Party Celebrated Dolly’s Literacy Legacy
Clermont County residents attended a documentary screening celebrating the fifth anniversary of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Clermont...
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Tynesha, Project LIFT participant, and her daughters
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Pathway to Prosperity
If you’re passionate about financial empowerment, we have an incredible opportunity for Certified Financial Planners® to make a...
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Stories & Alerts
Tocqueville Society 2025 Recaps

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

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United Way brings Free Tax Prep to Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital-based site saved families time and money....
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Family saving money
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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...
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Investing in Our Youngest Generation
Support families in our region by asking your elected officials to support funding for early childhood education programs....
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Tonya, United Way 211 caller
Stories & Alerts
Support Funding for Housing Programs
Ask your elected officials to support funding for housing programs, which are vital to thriving communities....
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Stories & Alerts
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...
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A diverse group of thirteen people is gathered in the Ohio Statehouse with checkered flooring and a backdrop of numerous international and U.S. flags. They are posing and smiling for the camera, with one person in the center holding a folder labeled "UNITED WAY WE THRIVE." The group stands beneath a grand chandelier in a building that appears to be a government or civic space.
Stories & Alerts
All Ohioans should have access to 211
The United Way of Greater Cincinnati policy team recently advocated for statewide funding for Ohio 211....
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Stories & Alerts
Impact Update | Spring 2025

What We’re Learning Reframing HousingWe all know that public, political and media narratives about housing access and community...

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Brittany Berry, 2024 Wish List
In the News, Stories & Alerts
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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A mother with glasses and long blonde hair kneels on the floor, smiling and engaging with two young children playing with toy dinosaurs in a colorful classroom. The children, a boy in a navy blue shirt and beige pants and a toddler in gray overalls, sit on a patterned rug surrounded by toys.
Stories & Alerts
Bringing early education home
United Way makes preschool readiness program available to Southeast Indiana families....
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
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...
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Press Releases
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...
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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....
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Press Releases
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...
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Press Releases
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...
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Press Releases
$25M Investment supports system-changing work for families
This investment will support that work and provide opportunity for bold new work....
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In the News, Stories & Alerts
‘I have my own space.’ Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List
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In the News
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...

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In the News, Stories & Alerts
‘Still got her’: NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List
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In the News, Stories & Alerts
Being blind hasn’t stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List
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In the News
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...

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In the News, Stories & Alerts
He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List
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In the News
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...

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In the News, Stories & Alerts
Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List
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Brittany Berry, reads with her children, from left, De'Andre, Sunshine and Ryan.
In the News, Stories & Alerts
A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List
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In the News, Stories & Alerts
Mom wants to give her 18-month-old ‘the best life’ after surviving a shooting | Wish List
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In the News
Opinion: Meeting Northern Kentucky’s housing needs essential to community well-being
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In the News
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...

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In the News
With new United Way partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season
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In the News
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...
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In the News
United Way Breaks Down Barriers to Housing Security
Local families can stay in their homes with help from United Way programs....
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Stories & Alerts
From spiraling to supported
A mother of three battling breast cancer found compassion and solutions through United Way 211....
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A fresh start in the fight of her life
How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....
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Children’s College Savings Account Program

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

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She faced eviction alone — until she called 211
With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....
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A person holding a smartphone displaying an overdue bill notification for $427.03, with a prompt to pay now to avoid service interruption.
Stories & Alerts
A fresh start in the fight of her life
How United Way 211 helped a woman battling cancer keep her lights on....
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Teacher in a yellow sweater giving high-fives to two children at a blue table in a classroom, with colorful toys and playdough on the table and educational posters in the background.
Stories & Alerts
Children’s College Savings Account Program

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

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Person wearing a black top with red trim and floral embroidery, and a pink headscarf, sitting on a dark-colored couch. Light-colored curtains with sunlight in the background; clothing items are visible on the left side of the couch.
Stories & Alerts
She faced eviction alone — until she called 211
With support from United Way’s helpline, a Cincinnati woman weathered a crisis....
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Person in a maroon shirt with 'Beautiful' written in white cursive, standing against a red brick wall with one hand on the wall and the other on their hip.
Stories & Alerts
From job loss to stability
Facing eviction, a Cincinnati newcomer called United Way 211 and received life-changing help....
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A speaker stands at a podium in front of a seated audience during an event, with a large screen behind him displaying a photo and the name "Francie G. Pepper."
Press Releases
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees
Supporters are recognized for their philanthropy and dedication to our community....
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A woman joyfully lifts a smiling toddler into the air on a sunny day, with trees and sunlight creating a warm, playful backdrop. The child looks excited and happy, reaching forward with laughter.
Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
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....
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Press Releases
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....
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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...
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In the News
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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Two young girls are seated at a table engaged in a creative activity, drawing or coloring with crayons and pencils. The classroom setting is bright and cheerful, with playful wall decorations including an octopus. The children appear focused and content as they work on their artwork.
In the News
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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