LIVE UNITED Initiative

The Live United Initiative is an eight-week effort to highlight the vital work United Way is doing in 40 countries. Building community matters more than ever. COVID-19 has widened the opportunity gap, especially in education, financial stability, and health. The pandemic has made it harder for many who'd already been struggling to get by, especially racial and ethnic minorities.

United Way galvanizes people to tackle society's toughest challenges, with global reach and local impact. And there's so much work to be done. That's why Superbowl champion Russell Wilson and his wife, Grammy-winning singer Ciara, are urging everyone to step up and LIVE UNITED.

Let's all commit to building stronger, more equitable communities where everyone can thrive. 

Our COVID Work

The pandemic has reinforced the importance of taking care of each other. United Way has raised and distributed $1 billion to help communities respond to COVID, touching the lives of more than 27 million people globally. Find inspiring stories of generosity here.

Diversify Your Bookshelf

How diverse is your bookshelf? As summer approaches, it’s a great time to expand your horizons -- and the books that you and your kids are reading. United Way Worldwide makes it easy with our new Diversify Your Bookshelf activity.

Just register to get a reading list of age-appropriate authors and stories about people of color, touching on diversity, equity and inclusion. Our list includes a variety of books for kids from birth through 18, and for adults. The books are chosen and celebrated by parents, educators, experts, and readers from every region of the world. Register for Diversify Your Bookshelf here.