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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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United Way Awarded $348,000 Early Childhood Grant for Southeast IN
Funding will expand an early learning pilot program & bolster child care training....
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Free Tax Prep appointments now available at sites throughout Greater Cincinnati
Qualifying individuals save money & get credits they deserve through United Way’s program....
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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....
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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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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...

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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...

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Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List
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‘I have my own space.’ Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List
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Impact Update | Winter 2024

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

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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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‘Still got her’: NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List
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Being blind hasn’t stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List
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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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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...
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UWGC Eastern Area Assembles Campaign Cabinet
Joy Lytle of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce was named 2021 Campaign Chair. See the full list of...
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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...
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UWGC Middletown Area Produces Successful Golf Outing
The annual golf outing raised an estimated $15,000 to help UWGC reach its 2021 campaign goal....
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Second Middletown Area Community Health Worker Hired
Calvin Davis has joined UWGC’s Middletown Area Center team as Community Health Worker....
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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2021 HEMI Scholars of Excellence Celebration Recap
Congratulations to the Higher Education Mentorship Initiative's Scholars of Excellence 2021!...
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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...
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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...
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Southeast Indiana Regional Center Update – June 2021
Watch SE Indiana's community gardens grow....
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Northern Kentucky Regional Area Center Updates – June 2021
Literacy grant received; volunteers needed to help assemble kits for first-generation college students....
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Middletown Area Center Updates – June 2021
Community health worker hired and who is up for a game of golf?...
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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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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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Four Local Companies Stand Out When It Comes To Standing Up For Their Community
EY, Michelman, U.S. Bank, Ingage Partners lauded for volunteerism....
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Black Empowerment Works class funded in 2020.
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United Way Invests $1M in Equity: Black Empowerment Works
$1 Million is being awarded to support innovative, Black-led Ideas in Greater Cincinnati....
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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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He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List
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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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Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List
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A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List
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Mom wants to give her 18-month-old ‘the best life’ after surviving a shooting | Wish List
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Opinion: Meeting Northern Kentucky’s housing needs essential to community well-being
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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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With new United Way partnership, Reds Country Cares wraps successful third season
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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From job loss to stability
Facing eviction, a Cincinnati newcomer called United Way 211 and received life-changing help....
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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.
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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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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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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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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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