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Jeff Kuntz: Making a Difference as a Free Tax Prep Community Volunteer

Mr. Jeff Kuntz, a retiree, enjoys working alongside others as a Free Tax Prep volunteer....

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Volunteers Help Increase 7th Graders’ Financial Literacy

Unite for Teen Financial Literacy is a joint project of United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Junior Achievement....

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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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Moira’s Message: Systems Change Partners Announcement 2022

We are thrilled to bring our vision to fruition with this initial nearly $20 million investment, with $11.4...

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Moira’s Message: Celebrating 35 Years of the Tocqueville Society

On April 5th, 2022, we honored four of our members for their service over the years including Cynthia...

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Moira’s Message: Last Chance for Free Tax Prep for Your 2021 Taxes

Haven't filed? We still have options to get the most money back on your 2021 tax return....

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Amid Despair, a 211 Caller Found Compassion and Help

When the man who Lashawn Coates had spent 22 years with died in April 2021 after contracting COVID-19,...

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Thanks for Uniting for Teen Financial Literacy

Over 80 volunteers dedicated 440 hours to teaching more than 2,000 students from 70 Cincinnati Public Schools learn...

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Support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 5, 2021) — The United for Ukraine Fund will address both the immediate needs like...

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United Way’s 211 Helpline: “A Lifesaver” to Someone in Need

When David plunged into crisis as a result of COVID-19, our 211 Helpline saved the day....

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How 211 Helped Carla Access Financial Resources

After a COVID diagnosis, Carla was unable to continue at her hospital job. 211 answered the call and...

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Moira’s Message: Meet Rickie Holt, 211 Care Coordinator

Rickie is one of several 211 Care Coordinators we have on staff at United Way....

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Day in the Life 211 Care Coordinator Rickie Holt

For Holt and other United Way workers who staff the 211 Helpline, each day brings new pleas for...

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Women of Tocqueville: Compelling Conversations Recap (February 22, 2022)

Our February Women of Tocqueville event featured Jennie Rosenthal and her daughter Liz Berliant who discussed generational giving....

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UWGC Eastern Area Staff Lend Expertise to Workforce Development Project

The GRIT Project focuses on economic growth in rural southern Ohio....

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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’s Free Tax Prep Releases Results for Tax Year 2023

More than 8,000 filed returns resulted in savings and refunds totaling $11.5 million....

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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Digital Equity Grantees

Funding will support device access and digital skills programming....

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United Way Releases Southwest Ohio’s First Digital Opportunity Plan

Stakeholders share a common goal: build digital inclusion and equity in our communities....

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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces New Board Chair

Organization remains committed to transformational impact under Brian Hodgett's leadership....

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Reds welcome United Way to “Reds Country Cares”

United Way of Greater Cincinnati partners with Reds Country Cares to provide grants for local organizations making a...

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United Way Releases Community Impact Report

United Way’s fresh perspective on impact work builds upon its legacy of giving back....

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AmeriCorps Team Supports United Way’s Free Tax Prep Service

Eight-week partnership continues through April 24....

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United Way Launches Early Learning Awareness Campaign

Parents are encouraged to call 211 to explore preschool enrollment options....

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United Way Announces Workplaces That Care

Companies and employees across the region recognized for their generosity....

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UWGC Launches Digital Equity Grant Program for Nonprofits

Organizations working toward digital inclusion are encouraged to apply for the digital equity grant program....

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United Way recruiting Free Tax Prep volunteers throughout the region

More volunteers needed to help individuals and families prepare and file taxes....

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Hamilton County Grant Program Addresses Digital Divide

Commissioners invest to expand Wi-Fi access in partnership with United Way...

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United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Effort Surpasses Goal

Third annual holiday gift program benefits more than 100 kinship care families...

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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Announces Changemakers Award Winners

Recipients Honored for Commitment to Volunteerism...

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United Way Receives $250K Grant to Test Early Education Alternatives

Families with 2- and 3-year-olds will use home-based technology as part of pilot program....

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Op-Ed: United Way at forefront of strengthening housing security, childcare, educational success

Moira Weir, President & CEO, reflects on a recent meeting she attended at the White House in this...

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Understanding 211 & unlocking its potential in underserved communities

State legislators joined United Way of Greater Cincinnati for a 211 Talk & Tour....

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Enquirer readers donate $66,000 to help United Way Wish List families

The total raised through the 2023 Wish List is $66,199, more than enough to fulfill the wishes of...

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Cincinnati mother unexpectedly lost 2 children in 2 years | Wish List

A little over two years ago, Trissa Green had reason to be optimistic. What happened instead is a...

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United Way helps build a community where everyone belongs

Moira Weir, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati, reflects on the power of belonging in...

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Family rallies around son after spinal cord injury | Wish List

Valerie Whittle was parking the car when it happened. As she made her way into the Cincinnati Country...

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After adopting a teen, Goshen mom needs help furnishing their home | Wish List

A boy named Wednor was in crisis and needed a place to spend the night. He stood at...

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Northern Kentucky family needs help rebuilding after fire | Wish List

It was the day before Thanksgiving 2022. Shy’aire Wakefield and her baby sister, Soneek, lay on a bed...

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Cincinnati teen needs help as she starts new life | Wish List

Early this year, 14-year-old Marvilise walked into Nella’s Place for the first time. She recalls shedding some tears...

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An Indiana man with disability needs a new watch to work at job he likes | Wish List

Chris, who turned 50 last month, has a developmental disability. Judy Muncy said that has not stopped her...

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Norwood father wants to return to work after multiple sclerosis diagnosis | Wish List

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Grandmother wants help making her house a home for grandchildren in her care | Wish List

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My View: We Must Dismantle Systems That Hold Families Back

In an exclusive op-ed for the Cincinnati Business Courier, Moira Weir, President and CEO of United Way of...

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Moira’s Message: Introducing the 2022 Changemakers Awards

The Changemakers Awards recognize organizations and corporate groups that give back to the Greater Cincinnati community....

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Moira’s Message: Make Wishes Come True

For 35 years we've partnered with the Cincinnati Enquirer on the Wish List, a seasonal program dedicated to...

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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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Nourish Together: Addressing Food Insecurity in Our Region

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on how to address hunger in our communities...

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Strengthening Communities: United Way Worldwide’s 2025 Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day

UWGC’s Hailey Barr-King amplified local voices during meetings in the nation’s capital....

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50,000 reasons why United Way 211 is essential

United Way’s helpline responds 24/7 to connect people to critical resources....

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Nourish Together: Addressing Food Insecurity in Our Region

United Way’s latest Policy With a Splash of Coffee focused on how to address hunger in our communities...

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Strengthening Communities: United Way Worldwide’s 2025 Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day

UWGC’s Hailey Barr-King amplified local voices during meetings in the nation’s capital....

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50,000 reasons why United Way 211 is essential

United Way’s helpline responds 24/7 to connect people to critical resources....

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Impact Update | Summer 2025

What We’re Learning Our region’s issues are interconnectedWhile preparing for our new grantmaking cycle, we thought a lot...

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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.”...

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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....

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Federal Funding Cuts Would Significantly Affect Local Nonprofits, Survey Shows

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

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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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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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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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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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