Do you believe every person and family should have the opportunity for a warm, safe home? We do. Tammy is a local mom and grandma who lived in a tent most of the summer. Because of generous donations to United Way, she was connected with Martin, a homeless outreach coordinator. Together, they broke down her […]
One thousand. That’s the number of local people estimated to be homeless each night in our community. Of those, approximately 20% are children. Sixteen thousand. That’s the number of local people who experience hunger each year, and 6,400 are children. We know a family in poverty cannot achieve success without stable housing and can’t be […]
Fall is just around the corner and our team is excited to partner with volunteers and companies to get them ready for the annual United Way campaign. But before fall, all of us at United Way wanted to bring some “school spirit” to our own office with our workplace campaign. At United Way High we […]
On May 18, our United Way maximized the caring spirit of our community by activating more than 300 local volunteers at more than 20 locations across Cass and Clay counties during our United Way Day of Action. Together, volunteers worked to complete essential projects, raise awareness around community issues that impact us all, and helped […]
Our United Way Board of Trustees are an impactful group of leaders who volunteer their time and talents to help strategically guide our organization. These amazing community leaders are critical in helping shape decisions and serve as voices for our mission and the needs of our community. We want to welcome new members, thank those who […]
They’re generous, committed, and forward-thinking. They make a significant year-round commitment to support our community at the highest level. They are…our 2023 LIVE UNITED Partners. We are so grateful to announce these amazing companies who are serving as LIVE UNITED Partners throughout 2023.
Astonishing. Courageous. Impactful. Legendary. These are just a few words that describe our United Way Award winners and the amazing things they have done for our community this year. Our Community Celebration & Annual Meeting was a special time to remember and honor all the amazing things done over the last year as we announced […]
“The better you are at surrounding yourself with people of high potential, the greater your chance to succeed.” -John C. Maxwell, American author, speaker, coach, and leadership expert At United Way, we believe that bringing people together to learn, grow, and connect is key to unlocking the potential that is all around us. Our community […]
Each year we take time to recognize and celebrate the amazing companies who give back to the community and LIVE UNITED, as well as honor and lift up the tremendous individuals who volunteer. These companies and people are leaders who help make our community a great place to live, work, and thrive. Congratulations to this […]
At the core of everything we do at United Way is the goal of creating a vibrant, welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We know that inspiring and activating our community is how we will improve the lives of our neighbors in need. Our United Way of Cass-Clay’s 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program’s goal […]