Impact Stories

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Impact Stories & Features
Tynesha’s story: Building a Better Future for Her Family
How one woman overcame obstacles with perseverance and support from Project LIFT....
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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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“I’m able to take it from here”
United Way, City of Cincinnati and Legal Aid have partnered on an eviction-prevention program....
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Preventing eviction keeps a dream alive
United Way’s Renew Collaborative gives a family hope for a better future....
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A Life-Changing Call to 211
"I don't know where we'd have been" without United Way Care Coordinator's help....
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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....
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A Journey to Confidence and Success
A determined mother benefited from United Way's Project Lift....
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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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Entrepreneur Empowers People to Achieve Optimal Health
Thanks to grants from United Way's Black Empowerment Works, Deasa Dorsey launched iCan Health to educate people about...
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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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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...
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A Project LIFT participant with her child.
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United Way’s Project Lift Provided a Hand Up for Mother of Two: Taylor’s Story
Project Lift helped Taylor with flexible, tailored, short-term assistance critical to achieving long-term success....
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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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