Lives changed. For the better.
It takes a village. That is truly the case with United Way of Greater Cincinnati. By leveraging your thoughtful gifts, services, advocacy efforts and our network of agency partners, we come together and change lives.
That's what it means to LIVE UNITED®.
Read the personal stories of change below.
Stories of Change
In her time of need, a retired nurse turned to United Way 211
“The weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders,” she says.
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For veteran with a disability, United Way 211 was “a godsend”
United Way Care Coordinator ensured a caller got help through a utility relief program.
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"I’m able to take it from here"
United Way, City of Cincinnati and Legal Aid have partnered on an eviction-prevention program.
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Preventing eviction keeps a dream alive
United Way’s Renew Collaborative gives a family hope for a better future.
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A Life-Changing Call to 211
"I don't know where we'd have been" without United Way Care Coordinator's help.
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"Awesome" donors and volunteers contributed to Adopt-A-Family's Success
United Way's Adopt-A-Family program provided holiday gifts for 125 local families.
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A Heart for Helping Others
New nursing grad overcomes obstacles with help from United Way's Project LIFT.
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A Journey to Confidence and Success
A determined mother benefited from United Way's Project Lift.
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A Mother’s New Chapter in Life Begins with Help from United Way
Adrienne Hines first benefitted from United Way's help. Now she's advocating for others.
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Entrepreneur Empowers People to Achieve Optimal Health
Thanks to grants from United Way's Black Empowerment Works, Deasa Dorsey launched iCan Health to educate people about diabetes.
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Constructing A Successful Career
Mecca Lee builds upon the help she received from United Way’s Project Lift.
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The Pursuit of Goal-Driven Happiness
United Way's Project Lift helped a determined mother achieve her goal of a career that supports her family.
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