NEWS, STORIES &amp; ALERTS

United Way Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

The leaders bring diverse expertise to the Greater Cincinnati organization’s board....

Cincinnati councilmember offers assistance to tenants facing eviction

Spectrum News 1 details how United Way of Greater Cincinnati assists Cincinnati residents facing eviction....

United Way of Greater Cincinnati announces 2025 campaign chair

Retired airport CEO will rally support to fuel the nonprofit organization’s impact work....

A head start, a lifelong journey

How a belief in education and United Way’s support helped a mother and son defy the odds....

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...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces 2025 Tocqueville Honorees

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

Viewer donations will help Clermont County residents recover after historic floods

WCPO: New Richmond rises from devastating flooding thanks to community support...

Guided by faith, Archie and Sharen Brown share a lifetime commitment to giving

Archie and Sharen Brown were recognized at the 2025 Annual Tocqueville Celebration for the dedication to the community....

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....

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....

Knowledge Exchange — Eviction Prevention Training

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

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....

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 Distributes 400 NKY Book-In-A Bottle Kits

The "Book-In-A-Bottle" kits will boost kindergarten readiness for children in Spanish-speaking families....

Rural Works Employment Program Takes Root in Southeast Indiana

United Way helped fund the Rural Works Employment program, which is modeled after Cincinnati Works....

Moira’s Message: Your Insights Could Help Solve Community Challenges

This survey is your opportunity to share your perspective around community challenges, assets and how we work together...

Moira’s Message: Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent Question

"What are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr....

Moira’s Message: You Stepped Forward – 2021 in Review

Thanks to your support, we accomplished major things in 2021. Here is a quick recap of how your...

Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep!

Tax season is upon us. You, or someone you know, may benefit from United Way’s Free Tax Prep...

United Way Helps Ensure Families Have Happy Holidays

United Way of Greater Cincinnati partnered with a New Richmond church and a Newtown-based food pantry to brighten...

A Couple’s Gift Signifies Love for the Community and for Each Other

John and Helen Anderson's planned gift to United Way will benefit many for years to come....

Help Kentucky Families Affected by Tornadoes

Interested in helping those impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes in Kentucky? Here's how....

Cops and Kids Program Gets a Boost from United Way

More than 300 Southeast Indiana children shopped for gifts....

Moira’s Message: Helping More Families

With your support, Project Lift will connect with even more families in 2022, supporting them on their self-chosen...

Holiday Help for the Community: A Skateboard Shop Found a Way

With an assist from United Way, a Lawrenceburg shop collects hundreds of canned goods for a food pantry....

United Way and P&G Team Up to Equip Clermont Students with Supplies

More than 400 kits were delivered to Clermont Educational Collaborative schools....

After Temporary Loss of Income, a Mother Finds Support From Project Lift

Loss of income due to COVID quarantine and family-wide outbreak of strep made it impossible for Andreah to...

Help More Families Thrive. Give Today.

Complex barriers prevent many hard-working families from building a solid financial foundation. They know exactly what will make...

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....