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Impact Stories & Features
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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By Repairing a Car, Project Lift Restored a Working Mother’s Confidence
About $1,600 in Project Lift funds were used to pay for Seante Bullock's car repairs. Such short-term assistance...
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After Temporary Loss of Income, a Mother Finds Support From Project Lift
Loss of income due to COVID quarantine and family-wide outbreak of strep made it impossible for Andreah to...
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Help More Families Thrive. Give Today.
Complex barriers prevent many hard-working families from building a solid financial foundation. They know exactly what will make...
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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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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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Elated to be vaccinated: Senior gets a shot shortly after calling 211
Angie is one of many who turned to the United Way helpline for assistance in scheduling vaccinations....
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New Education Opportunities Changes Lives of Mother and Her Daughters
LeAmber always wanted to be a teacher, but childbirth, finances and losing her apartment got in the 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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How Project Lift rescued Tierra Harris and her family from disaster
Tierra Harris, a mother of four, worked seven days a week living paycheck to paycheck. Then she was...
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United Way’s Impact: Amanda’s Story
Life seems very stable, almost routine. But after a divorce and job loss leaves you unable to pay...
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United Way’s Impact: Sarah’s Story
Even while supported by friends and family, most people would expect life to be difficult for someone who’s...
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Cincinnati Artist Siri Imani Releases Powerful Interpretation of United Way’s Help
Cincinnati spoken-word artist Siri Imani released a powerful video that speaks to how United Way of Greater Cincinnati...
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