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United Way News

Stay informed with the latest news from United Way. Explore stories about how we’re making an impact in communities across the globe.

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Impact Stories

4 United Ways Spreading Holiday Joy (and So Much More)

December 3, 2025

Volunteer
News and Updates

United Way CEO, Angela F. Williams, Offers Steps to Support Communities

November 17, 2025

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Impact Story

Jamaica's Path to Recovery: United Way Response to Hurricane Melissa

November 13, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
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In The News

Hurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean. Here's how you can help.

October 30, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
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In The News

Nonprofit Face Double Crunch As Shutdown Follows Severe Funding Cuts

October 30, 2025

Food Security
Healthy Community
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In The News

Why you might be seeing ramen at your neighbor’s door on Halloween

October 30, 2025

Policy and Advocacy
Food Security
Healthy Community
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In The News

Hunger Looms As Millions Prepare to Lose Food Aid Amid Shutdown

October 29, 2025

Food Security
Healthy Community
Local Resources | 211
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News and Updates

CEO Angela F. Williams on Hurricane Melissa and Jamaica Disaster Relief / Recovery

October 29, 2025

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Impact Story

United Way Guatemala Joined Forces in Earthquake Relief Efforts

October 27, 2025

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
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In The News

SNAP Cuts Could Leave Millions Hungry, States Scramble to Fill the Gap

October 24, 2025

Food Security
Policy and Advocacy
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In The News

Mobilizing Partnerships to Strengthen Climate Resilience

October 24, 2025

Community Resiliency
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Impact Story

How 211 Specialists Care For the Carers

October 22, 2025

Family Caregiving
Healthy Community
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Impact Stories

Loving United Way Like A Loved One

October 22, 2025

Impact Story

5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

October 21, 2025

Healthy Community
Family Caregiving
United Way in the Community
Impact Story

5 Ways United Way Helped Jamaica's Farmers Rebuild

October 16, 2025

Long-Term Recovery
Community Resiliency
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Impact Story

United in Action: 138 Years of Giving Freely

October 15, 2025

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Impact Story

Recovering Better: How United Way is Helping Brazil’s Communities Rebuild

October 14, 2025

Community Resiliency
Long-Term Recovery
Disaster Relief
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Impact Story

Supporting Youth Success in Hungary, Romania, and Spain

October 13, 2025

College & Career Readiness
Youth Opportunity
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In The News

Continued Aid One Year After Milton

October 9, 2025

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In The News

United Way named #1 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s America’s Favorite Charities List

October 7, 2025

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Impact Story

How United Way's Community Schools Aided Recovery After Hurricane Helene

October 3, 2025

Youth Opportunity
Long-Term Recovery
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Impact Story

United Way of the Midlands Weatherization Program Reduces Costs and Strengthens Community

October 1, 2025

Community Resiliency
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Impact Story

Building Bridges for Trinidad and Tobago's Youth

October 1, 2025

Youth Opportunity
Literacy Development
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Impact Story

United Way Stands with Stillwater Community After Wildfires

October 1, 2025

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
Youth Opportunity

Stuff the Bus: Supporting Students Nationwide

United Way’s Stuff the Bus initiative ensures students have the school supplies they need to succeed. Volunteers and donors come together across the U.S. to pack and distribute thousands of backpacks, which empowers students and eases the financial burden on low-income families. This effort to support education and strengthen communities has made a lasting impact from Lake County, Florida, to Washington, D.C..