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“They Really Are Looking Out for You”

Taxpayers laud United Way's Free Tax Prep for its great service and friendly, knowledgeable volunteers....

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A Brighter Holiday for Family of 11

United Way's Adopt-A-Family program provided holiday gifts for 125 local families....

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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A Mother’s New Chapter in Life Begins with Help from United Way

Adrienne Hines first benefitted from United Way's help. Now she's advocating for others....

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United Way’s Free Tax Prep Releases Results for Tax Year 2022

Volunteers assisted with 7,087 returns; refunds and savings total nearly $11 million for the 2022 tax year....

United Way’s 2023 Advocacy Efforts Recap

Find a summary of all our advocacy efforts in 2023 and join us by signing up to be...

United Way’s 211 Webpage and Phone System Get Upgrades

Whether calling 211 or accessing 211uwgc.org, residents will experience improved customer service....

Taxpayers Place Their Trust in United Way’s Free Tax Prep

Trained, IRS-certified volunteers assisted dozens of taxpayers who recently visited one of United Way's Free Tax Prep sites....

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United Way’s Adopt-A-Family Effort Helped Brighten a Family’s Holiday

Lakita knew it would be a meager Christmas for her Bond Hill family after taking time off work...

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Moira’s Message: Happy Thanksgiving from United Way

As people pause to appreciate all they are thankful for, I want you to know how incredibly grateful...

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A Mother’s Main Quest: Financial Stability for Her Family

United Way's Project Lift helps April confront the obstacles preventing her from achieving economic well-being....

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United Way Helps Bring a Brighter Future into Focus for Asia’s Family of Four

Despite personal tragedy, Asia Thompson continued pursuing educational and job opportunities thanks to the help of United Way's...

Moira’s Message: Introducing “Ready Kids, Resilient Families”

We are investing nearly $2.4 million in 11 partners to develop solutions that help prepare all children for...

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Darrell Richardson: Project Lift was a “Fresh Start”

According to Darrell Richardson, United Way's Project Lift led to the "wonderful feeling" of working full-time....

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...