Resilient Communities
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Pickens County Recovers After Hurricane Helene
Global Reach
U.S. and Canada
Countries In This Region
Overview
United Way's roots are deep in this region with the founding of United Way tracing back to Denver, Colorado in 1887. Community collaboration is at the heart of local United Ways across U.S. and Canada. Collectively, more than 1,000 local United Ways serve millions of families in need.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, local United Ways bring people and resources together to tackle each communities' toughest challenges to create a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.
We unite people, ideas and innovation and bring them together to solve humanity's most complex issues.
- Fahim Haque, Centraide of Greater Montreal
U.S. and Canada Impact
Bringing local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
7.3M
individuals served across Canada each year
900+
local United Ways in communities across the United States
750K+
volunteers across the United States each year
Stories Across U.S. and Canada
Press Releases
“United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief” to Air Saturday, Nov. 2 on CBS and CMT
Impact Stories
Meeting Food and Shelter Needs
United Way of New York City is committed to addressing immediate food and shelter crises for struggling New Yorkers. Its Food & Benefits Access team connects families with assistance critical to economic mobility, improving food equity and access by providing community-based organizations with high-quality, culturally appropriate foods, nutrition education, and technical assistance.
Impact Stories
Equipping Struggling Families For Success
United Way of the Bay Area has pioneered innovative solutions: one-stop centers that help struggling families meet their basic needs, increase income and savings, build credit, and reduce debt. At United Way’s SparkPoint Centers, financial coaches work one-on-one with clients to set goals, brainstorm strategies, and map out realistic action plans.
Impact Story
Helping Asheville Recover From Helene
Hurricane Helene steamrolled 500 miles of the Southeastern United States, leaving devastation in her wake. The storm made landfall late Sept. 26 as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, with up to 15 feet of storm surge. As it passed over Florida and Georgia, Helene weakened to a tropical storm over the Carolinas. But its wrath didn’t lessen.
18M+
referrals through 211 in 2024
Supported by United Way, 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to locally available programs and resources across the U.S. and Canada. In 2024, the 211 network responded to over 16 million requests for help resulting in more than 18 million hyperlocal referrals for assistance.
How You Can Help
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