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Destroyed home in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Impact Story

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

November 13, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Flooded streets after hurricane
In The News

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

October 30, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Group of disaster relief responders in Guatemala
Impact Story

United Way Guatemala Joined Forces in Earthquake Relief Efforts

October 27, 2025

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
A mother is helping her son with his homework at a table
Impact Story

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

October 14, 2025

Community Resiliency
Long-Term Recovery
Disaster Relief
Two adults sharing a hug
Impact Story

United Way Stands with Stillwater Community After Wildfires

October 1, 2025

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
United Way of Hernando County staff
Impact Story

The Heroes of Hernando

September 24, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Home being rebuilt by community members
Impact Story

United Way Helps Families Return Home in East Tennessee

September 24, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Long-Term Recovery
Impact Story

A View From the Hill: Recovery and Resilience After Helene

September 24, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Long-Term Recovery
Volunteers rebuilding a home
Impact Story

Supporting Long-Term Recovery in Pickens County

September 24, 2025

Disaster Relief
Long-Term Recovery
Community Resiliency
Woman holding a coffee mug in a small group
Impact Story

Greater Valdosta United Way Leads Mental Health Recovery After Hurricane Helene

September 19, 2025

Mental Health
Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
Long-Term Recovery
Young adult volunteers packing food items into bags
Opinion

Commentary: AmeriCorps Cuts Are Hurting Communities, We All Need to Step Up

June 19, 2025

Volunteer
Disaster Relief
In the News

Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response

June 11, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Disaster Preparedness
Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide
Opinion

How Businesses And Civil Society Can Partner To Build Community Trust

June 9, 2025

Disaster Relief
Healthy Community
Youth Opportunity
Community Resiliency
Financial Security
Individuals sitting on the ground at a temporary shelter
Press Release

211 Helpline Data Reveals Most Pressing U.S. Community Needs

March 24, 2025

Community Resiliency
Housing
Food Security
Disaster Relief
Skyline of LA with warm sun nearing sunset
Impact Story

3 Ways United Way is Leading Disaster Recovery

March 7, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana
Impact Story

Building Resiliency After New Orleans Tragedy

January 14, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Damage to Pickens County home after hurricane Helene
Resilient Communities

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

November 7, 2024

Disaster Relief
Your Community

What To Do After Disaster

October 7, 2024

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Impact Stories

Post-Helene Housing Challenges: United Way of the Piedmont

October 4, 2024

Disaster Relief
Impact Stories

United Way Responds to Hurricane Helene in Tampa

October 3, 2024

Disaster Relief
Impact Story

Helping Asheville Recover From Helene

October 2, 2024

Disaster Relief
Impact Stories

Mobilizing Help and Hope Across NC

October 2, 2024

Disaster Relief
Impact Stories

Supporting Uttarakhand: United Way's Response to the Floods

February 6, 2024

Community Resiliency
Healthy Community
Food Security
Disaster Relief
father and son food volunteering
Impact Stories

The Imperative of Preparedness: New Jersey 211’s Disaster Response

September 26, 2023

Local Resources | 211
Disaster Preparedness
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..