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United Way News

Stay informed with the latest news from United Way. Explore stories about how we’re making an impact in communities across the globe.

Impact Stories

Who’s on Your #Gratitude List?

June 28, 2022

Press Releases

Senator Lankford (R-OK) Named United Way Champion

June 23, 2022

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Impact Stories

John Deere Foundation continues to impact communities and engage employees during pandemic

June 20, 2022

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United Way’s First Black, Female CEO Reflects on Juneteenth

June 17, 2022

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Impact Stories

Ivanna & Her Family Have No Home to Return To

June 12, 2022

Impact Stories

Communities Are Boosting Mental Health in Innovative Ways

May 27, 2022

Mental Health
Healthy Community
Press Releases

Statement from UWW President & CEO on Uvalde Shooting

May 26, 2022

Press Releases

United Way Statement on Uvalde Shooting

May 26, 2022

Community Resiliency
Impact Stories

Helping Ukrainian Refugees Rebuild

May 24, 2022

Press Releases

United Way Statement on Buffalo Shooting Tragedy

May 19, 2022

Community Resiliency
Impact Stories

A family flees war with their cat

May 18, 2022

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Impact Stories

Fight Hunger at Your Mailbox Saturday

May 12, 2022

Food Security
Healthy Community
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Volunteering Matters More Than Ever

May 9, 2022

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Updates on the ground: A zoom in with Katarzyna Szaniawska in Poland

May 9, 2022

Impact Stories

Coral Reef Restoration in the Florida Keys

May 6, 2022

Community Resiliency
Impact Stories

Workers Memorial Day

April 28, 2022

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The Intersection between Housing Instability and Human Trafficking

April 25, 2022

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Ukraine War Increases Risks of Human Trafficking

April 22, 2022

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’I came to Romania on vacation’ Ania, age 5, is unaware of the war in her country

April 20, 2022

Impact Stories

Expanding Access to Tax Benefits, for Free

April 19, 2022

Press Releases

United Way Worldwide Receives $25 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott

March 23, 2022

Press Releases

United Way Launches Network Advisory Council

March 17, 2022

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Impact Stories

Sharing My Story: Combatting Human Trafficking as a Survivor Leader

March 14, 2022

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Impact Stories

4 Things to Think About Before Filing Your Taxes

March 10, 2022

Financial Security
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..