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

Fighting for a World Without Hunger

Malnutrition has no borders. India, for example, has one of the highest malnourishment rates among children in the world. Chronic diet deficiencies have severe consequences on a child’s life, including an increased likelihood of premature death, susceptibility to disease, impaired cognitive skills and academic performance, lower physical capability, and long-term negative effects on brain and nerve development.
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Impact Stories

Opioid Abuse: Fighting the Epidemic of Epidemics

Impact Stories

Sparking Financial Stability through Coaching

Impact Stories

My Smart Money Can Lower Stress

It’s no secret that money issues cause most Americans stress. In fact, worrying about money keeps 75 percent of people up at night, according to a 2015 Nielsen study. And when “life” happens – which it always does – circumstances like unexpected bills, job loss, health issues or increasing debt creep up along with it. People need to know where to turn and whom they can trust, without feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of different companies and online tools claiming to help.

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.