Meeting Local needs

United Way brings local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone-especially the most vulnerable-has the opportunity to thrive.  

I'm always amazed that United Way touches each and every one of our communities. From children to seniors to youth, to everything and anything.

- Sandra Mazo of Pawtucket, Rhode Island

We Don't Do It Alone

We partner to bring people together and create lasting change. In Latin America, our partnership with Kyndryl has brought STEM education to 2,800 students, fostering skills for future careers while also sparking interest in tech industries. 

Stories of Impact

We live where we serve, working with local leaders and residents. Together, we're using local data and local insights to create solutions tailor-made to that community's challenges. It's all rooted in United Way values and the strategies we know work, but we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.

Impact Stories

Berkeley County's FoodShare: Paving a New Path to Food Security

The FoodShare Berkeley County initiative addresses food insecurity and fosters a sense of collective accountability and community empowerment. Hundreds of households have already benefited from this program since it launched on June 28, underscoring its breadth and efficacy.
Impact Stories

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Impact Stories

What's Your Day of Action?

In partnership with United Way, Kellogg recently piloted a skills-based volunteer program, matching employees who wanted to develop their skills with local nonprofits needed help. The result? A win-win!
Impact Stories

Closing the Literacy Gap in Turks and Caicos

United Way is helping students in Turks and Caicos gain reading skills and confidence, building stronger futures through literacy programs.
Impact Story

Camp iRock Empowers Young Readers

A crucial part of Camp iRock's success is the involvement of Call Me MiSTER interns and YMCA counselors who support classrooms and engage the children during YMCA activities.
Impact Stories

Building Stronger Financial Education

Jeremy Quintanilla sees a direct link between financial stability and community strength, yet he feels children don’t always learn about it in school. “Financial education is missing from the education system in Arizona,” says Quintanilla, a Wells Fargo regional business relationship manager in Phoenix.

What You Can Do

Find Your Local United Way

Ready to make a difference in your community? Search below using your U.S. zip code, or visit our locator to find a United Way in your community across more than 30 countries.

Donate

The challenges that United Way tackles cannot be solved alone. It is a collective effort of hands and hearts working together. Your gift – of any size, any kind, or at any time – joins with the gifts of many others and builds stronger, more resilient communities.


 


 

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Speak Out

United Way is driving policy change. Explore our advocacy work and find out how you can make a difference and help communities across the U.S. 
 

Volunteer

Volunteer with United Way and make a real change in your community.