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United Way is making change – and headlines. Here you will find accounts of our work around the world. You'll also find thoughts from our leaders on the complex challenges that communities face, and how we solve them together.
Impact Story
United Way Ghana's Second Grade Exchange Project
January 22, 2026
Impact Story
Leland Mississippi's Long Road to Recovery
January 9, 2026
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NBC's TODAY Show Discusses Winter Utility Costs and 211
January 8, 2026
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US Non-Profits Slash Jobs as Government and Donor Funding Dries Up
January 5, 2026
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Support to Communities Impacted by Holiday Weather
December 26, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean. Here's how you can help.
October 30, 2025
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Nonprofit Face Double Crunch As Shutdown Follows Severe Funding Cuts
October 30, 2025
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Why you might be seeing ramen at your neighbor’s door on Halloween
October 30, 2025
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Hunger Looms As Millions Prepare to Lose Food Aid Amid Shutdown
October 29, 2025
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SNAP Cuts Could Leave Millions Hungry, States Scramble to Fill the Gap
October 24, 2025
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Mobilizing Partnerships to Strengthen Climate Resilience
October 24, 2025
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Continued Aid One Year After Milton
October 9, 2025
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United Way named #1 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s America’s Favorite Charities List
October 7, 2025
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25 Great Ways Volunteering Is Good for Older Adults
July 28, 2025
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211 Providing Support During Extreme Heat Wave
July 28, 2025
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Caregivers Can Now Call 211 for Help in 10 New States
July 15, 2025
Opinion
Commentary: AmeriCorps Cuts Are Hurting Communities, We All Need to Step Up
June 19, 2025
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Millions of caregivers have access to this help line. Still, they're drowning.
June 18, 2025
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Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
June 11, 2025
Opinion
How Businesses And Civil Society Can Partner To Build Community Trust
June 9, 2025
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United Way Worldwide President: A Consequential Opportunity to Expand the Child Tax Credit (Op-Ed)
May 14, 2025
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United Way Worldwide’s CEO Speaks to Washington Post about How Americans Are Worried about Affording the Necessities
May 7, 2025
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United Way Worldwide's CEO Speaks to USA Today About 211 Impact Survey Data
April 27, 2025
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Summer means new clothes, bikes, strollers and more. How will tariffs impact parents?
April 9, 2025