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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.

A Community Program Helps At-Risk Students Succeed

September 9, 2024

Impact Stories

United Way's Stuff the Bus: Bridging Educational Gaps

September 6, 2024

Canada

Galvanizing Young Leaders

September 5, 2024

In the News

U.S. Food Insecurity Continued to Climb in 2023

September 4, 2024

Press Releases

One Young World and United Way Worldwide Partner to Support Young Leaders in Delivering Positive Change

September 3, 2024

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Impact Stories

Yvonne Brooks: Making History

August 30, 2024

Diversity and Equity
Impact Stories

Empowering Change: Tylige’s Journey with Young Men United

August 17, 2024

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Shifting the Odds for Tylige

August 17, 2024

Press Releases

United Way Worldwide President and CEO Releases Statement in Response to EPA's $2B Grant to Power Forward Communities

August 16, 2024

In the News

The HELP Act is a Lifeline for America’s Communities

August 3, 2024

Policy and Advocacy
In the News

United Way Worldwide CEO Among Top 50 Nonprofit Leaders

August 1, 2024

News and Updates

United Way South Africa Leads the Way with Trafficking Prevention Education for Youth

July 29, 2024

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United Way South Africa Leads the Way with Trafficking Prevention Education for Youth

July 29, 2024

Press Releases

DoorDash Campaign Elevates United Way's Role In Addressing Hunger

July 29, 2024

In the News

Building Thriving Communities for All (Op-Ed)

July 23, 2024

Building Thriving Communities for All (Op-Ed)

July 23, 2024

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Impact Stories

Celebrating Afro Descendant Women's Day in the Caribbean

July 22, 2024

Diversity and Equity
In The News

The Opportunities and Risks of ‘Superintelligent’ AI

July 19, 2024

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Student Performance Takes Flight with United Way SOAR

July 17, 2024

Press Releases

United Way Worldwide Announces New Board of Trustees to Advance Mission and Elevate Community Impact

July 17, 2024

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Transforming Young Minds Through Summer Programs

July 15, 2024

In The News

AI ethics council holds first meeting in Atlanta, looks to expand

July 15, 2024

Impact Stories

Meet the New Members of the Women United Global Leadership Council

July 12, 2024

Instilling a Love of Reading in Young Children

July 11, 2024

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..