Financial Empowerment

Impact Stories & Features

Project Lift Aided Mother and Her Teens During Trying Times

Watch Aswana Laskey's inspiring story how Project Lift help her overcome her worst fears and set her on...

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Mother of Two Embarks on New Career with Help from Project Lift

"I have a sense of security now," Daja Moore says, thanks to United Way of Greater Cincinnati's Project...

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Moira’s Message: Our Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World

Here are some examples of our work when it comes innovating programs and systems....

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Moira’s Message: Helping People Where They Live, Work and Worship

UWGC established a Community Engagement function to diversify and expand our partnerships. And it's working....

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Project Lift Helps Mother of two “Get Over a Hurdle”

Despite working full-time to support her family, Tanika Newell had fallen behind on her bills and it came...

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Moira’s Message: They Turned to Us for Support

Learn more about our direct relief work and the impact UWGC has made because of you....

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Moira’s Message: Our Community’s Nonprofit System of Care

With your support, we were able to accomplish so much during the pandemic year....

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Bella’s Story: Finding a Fit in the Workplace

After high school, Bella worried about finding a job and being accepted. Thanks to United Way and partner...

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Moira’s Message: We Are All Inspired by Alli

Alli was a driven student who faced a number of hardships in her youth. Thanks to United Way...

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A Single Mother’s Journey Toward Self-Sufficiency

With help from United Way and partner Lincoln-Grant Scholar House, a determined Alli Cooper reached her goals....

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Dream Becomes Reality with the Help of Project Lift

After a fire destroyed her apartment and all her belongings, Kim Chenault was able to rise above poverty...

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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...

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...

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Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep Results 2021

With tax season behind us, we're proud to announce the results of UWGC's 2021 Free Tax Prep program....

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NKY Pilot Project Targets Minorities for IT Job Training

The initiative, IT Workforce Training Equity Pilot, is designed to help participants escape generational poverty and targets low-...