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211’s Impact: “A Wonderful Gift” Helped Widow Pay Utility Bill

By calling 211, Sandy Suer became one of the first people to benefit from a new collaboration involving...

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211’s Impact: United Way Helped Father of Two in Time of Need

When illness caused a father to fall behind on bills, a care coordinator for the United Way 211...

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211’s Impact: Homeowner “Back on Track” After United Way’s Help

When her mortgage company began foreclosure proceedings, Mable Allen turned to the United Way 211 Helpline....

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United Way Staffer Found “A Perfect Fit” at 211

In January 2023, Jennifer Bieger celebrated her 25th anniversary with United Way, where she is Senior Manager of...

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211’s Impact: Going “Above and Beyond” for a Family in Need

United Way’s Care Coordination team helped Larry find emergency rental assistance after a series of hardships....

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Moira’s Message: 211 Helpline Reaches the 20-Year Mark

Feb. 11, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati 211...

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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...

United Way of Greater Cincinnati Joins New Initiative to Prevent Non-Payment Eviction for Hundreds of Cincinnati Public Housing Tenants

The Renew Collaborative is known as one of the most effective eviction prevention programs in the country and...

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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 a Mother Navigate a Path Toward Well-Being

With help from United Way and one of its partner agencies supporting her, Lisa is making steady progress....

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Moira’s Message: Addressing Affordable Housing

Our “Housing First" portfolio will create a regional collaboration that recognizes the importance of differences in approaches while...

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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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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: 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....