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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.

Second Graders in United Way Ghana exchange project smile for a group photo.
Impact Story

United Way Ghana's Second Grade Exchange Project

January 22, 2026

Literacy Development
Early Childhood Education
Impact Story

Filing Taxes Can Be Scary. United Way Makes It Easy and Free.

January 20, 2026

Financial Security
Impact Story

Leland Mississippi's Long Road to Recovery

January 9, 2026

Community Resiliency
Mental Health
In the News

NBC's TODAY Show Discusses Winter Utility Costs and 211

January 8, 2026

Local Resources | 211
Community Resiliency
News and Updates

UWW President and CEO Releases Statement about Board Member, John Dooner

January 7, 2026

Volunteer supplying food to a person in need.
In The News

US Non-Profits Slash Jobs as Government and Donor Funding Dries Up

January 5, 2026

Policy and Advocacy
United Way staff members walking through debris after a hurricane
In The News

Support to Communities Impacted by Holiday Weather

December 26, 2025

John Deere-United Way program participant, Ilyes.
Impact Stories

United Way and John Deere Join Forces to Support Youth Opportunity

December 16, 2025

Angela F. Williams, United Way Worldwide
News and Updates

A message from the President and CEO

December 10, 2025

Pop Up Group Photo
Impact Stories

4 United Ways Spreading Holiday Joy (and So Much More)

December 10, 2025

Volunteer
Destroyed home in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Impact Story

Jamaica's Path to Recovery: United Way Response to Hurricane Melissa

December 9, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Next Generation Leaders Group Photo
Impact Stories

Building Brighter Futures Together

December 8, 2025

News and Updates

United Way CEO, Angela F. Williams, Offers Steps to Support Communities

November 17, 2025

Flooded streets after hurricane
In The News

Hurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean. Here's how you can help.

October 30, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
Volunteer supplying food to a person in need.
In The News

Nonprofit Face Double Crunch As Shutdown Follows Severe Funding Cuts

October 30, 2025

Food Security
Healthy Community
A woman pushing a shopping cart with 2 children in it
In The News

Why you might be seeing ramen at your neighbor’s door on Halloween

October 30, 2025

Policy and Advocacy
Food Security
Healthy Community
Healthy foods being purchased at a grocery store
In The News

Hunger Looms As Millions Prepare to Lose Food Aid Amid Shutdown

October 29, 2025

Food Security
Healthy Community
Local Resources | 211
Flooded streets after hurricane
News and Updates

CEO Angela F. Williams on Hurricane Melissa and Jamaica Disaster Relief / Recovery

October 29, 2025

Group of disaster relief responders in Guatemala
Impact Story

United Way Guatemala Joined Forces in Earthquake Relief Efforts

October 27, 2025

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
Man pushing a pallet of food at a United Way event
In The News

SNAP Cuts Could Leave Millions Hungry, States Scramble to Fill the Gap

October 24, 2025

Food Security
Policy and Advocacy
Emergency Preparedness Kit by United Way Bay Area
In The News

Mobilizing Partnerships to Strengthen Climate Resilience

October 24, 2025

Community Resiliency
Grown women hugging her dad on the couch
Impact Story

How 211 Specialists Care For the Carers

October 22, 2025

Family Caregiving
Healthy Community
The Hampton family on a camping trip
Impact Stories

Loving United Way Like A Loved One

October 22, 2025

Impact Story

5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers

October 21, 2025

Healthy Community
Family Caregiving
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..