Financial Empowerment

Impact Stories & Features

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...

Impact Stories & Features

In her time of need, a retired nurse turned to United Way 211

“The weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders,” she says....

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For veteran with a disability, United Way 211 was “a godsend”

United Way Care Coordinator ensured a caller got help through a utility relief program....

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Personal Finance Lessons Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders

Annual United Way event taught financial basics to 1,906 Cincinnati seventh graders....

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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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Impending Loss of Affordable Connectivity Program Worries Residents

People turned to United Way's 211 Helpline for assistance in enrolling in discounted internet service program....

United Way Announces Workplaces That Care

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

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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A Heart for Helping Others

New nursing grad overcomes obstacles with help from United Way's Project LIFT....

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Tax Prep Volunteering Is a Great Way To Give Back

United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Free Tax Prep service provides free tax preparation and filing services for low-to-moderate-income...

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A Journey to Confidence and Success

A determined mother benefited from United Way's Project Lift....

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City Residents Turned to 211 for Help with Utility Bills

United Way’s Care Coordinators put residents' minds at ease....

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Constructing A Successful Career with Help from Project Lift

Mecca Lee builds upon the help she received from United Way’s Project Lift....

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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....

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Project Lift Impact: The Pursuit of Goal-Driven Happiness

A determined mother dreamed of a career to support her family. United Way's Project Lift helped make it...