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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.

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

Impact Stories

Instilling a Love of Reading in Young Children

July 11, 2024

Literacy Development
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Volunteers Feeding Bellies and Brains to Help Middle Schoolers Thrive

July 6, 2024

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Affordable Housing Is A Problem in America, But Many Communities Seek Solutions

July 1, 2024

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In the News

Celebrating Community Resilience on World Environment Day

June 3, 2024

Community Resiliency
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More Programs Offering Low-Cost, Reliable Transportation for Health Care Visits

June 3, 2024

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Transforming Public Spaces for Children in Latin America

May 29, 2024

Youth Opportunity
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Impact Stories

Mental Health Education Opens Opportunities in South Africa

May 28, 2024

Mental Health
Youth Opportunity
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Impact Stories

Expanding Access to Quality, Affordable, Educational Child Care: A Look Across Women United

May 10, 2024

Youth Opportunity
Early Childhood Education
Impact Stories

Celebrating Letter Carriers and Their Community Impact

May 8, 2024

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Impact Stories

Heroes Among Us: Celebrating Letter Carriers and Their Community Impact

May 8, 2024

Financial Security
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Impact Stories

United Way Boosts Youth Opportunity in Orange County

May 8, 2024

Youth Opportunity
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Impact Stories

Empowering ALICE – United Way of Southeastern Michigan Promotes Financial Security

April 29, 2024

Financial Security
Impact Stories

Community Support in Crisis: United Way's Response to the Louisiana Wildfire

April 26, 2024

Impact Stories

Supporting Ohio’s Students: United Way's Care Closets

April 26, 2024

Impact Stories

Confronting the Coral Crisis with United Way of Collier and the Keys

April 22, 2024

Impact Stories

Tackling Water Inequalities in Latin America

April 8, 2024

Healthy Community
Impact Stories

Save Money, File Your Taxes for Free

April 2, 2024

Financial Security
Impact Stories

A Pathway to Thrive: United Way of Central Florida's Success by Six Program

March 25, 2024

Early Childhood Education
Youth Opportunity
Impact Stories

UWOC & 211: A Partnership Addressing Community Needs

March 21, 2024

Press Releases

211 Impact Survey Uncovers Widespread Unmet Community Needs Nationwide

March 21, 2024

Community Resiliency
Housing
Food Security
Mental Health
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Reflections on Women in History

March 21, 2024

Press Releases

United Way Worldwide President and CEO Releases Statement in Response to the State of the Union

March 8, 2024

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..