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Impact Stories & Features

Project LIFT Put Kurt on the Road to Financial Stability

Thanks to Project LIFT, Kurt received critical workforce training and basic living expenses while he attended school. Today,...

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Promising Future Made Possible by Project Lift

For Jacky, a nursing student and mother of three, United Way’s Project Lift “intervened at critical periods of...

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Project Lift Eases a Mother’s Burdens: Danielle Cole

With United Way’s support, Danielle Cole's family of two is moving toward financial stability....

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Project Lift Kept Mother of Two on Course Toward Economic Well-Being

After relocating back to Cincinnati, Yalonda's health care certifications didn't transfer creating obstacles in gaining employment. With the...

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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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Project Lift Helps Grandmother Who Strives to Put Family First

United Way program helps families remove barriers by providing flexible, tailored, short-term assistance critical to achieving long-term success....

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2022 Backpacks for Success Results

Thanks to our partners and volunteers, we have collected more than 1,800 full backpacks (300 above our goal...

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Entrepreneurial Training Put Alexia on a Path Toward Financial Well-Being

After receiving business coaching assistance, Alexia is now helping other mothers struggling with post-partum depression through her business...

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United Way Helps Bring a Brighter Future into Focus for Asia’s Family of Four

Despite personal tragedy, Asia Thompson continued pursuing educational and job opportunities thanks to the help of United Way's...

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Moira’s Message: Free Tax Prep 2022 a Success Thanks to Volunteers

More than 350 volunteers helped over 6,500 families save millions of dollars on their 2021 Tax Returns this...

United Way Introduces Six Systems Change Portfolios

Beginning July 2022, six groups of systems change partners will work toward true change in our community so...

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Darrell Richardson: Project Lift was a “Fresh Start”

According to Darrell Richardson, United Way's Project Lift led to the "wonderful feeling" of working full-time....

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Jeff Kuntz: Making a Difference as a Free Tax Prep Community Volunteer

Mr. Jeff Kuntz, a retiree, enjoys working alongside others as a Free Tax Prep volunteer....

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United Way’s 211 Helpline: “A Lifesaver” to Someone in Need

When David plunged into crisis as a result of COVID-19, our 211 Helpline saved the day....