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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.

United Way Maui moved quickly to help residents like Keola, who uses a prosthetic leg, find temporary housing after devastating March floods.
Impact Story

With a Little Help: How United Ways Across Hawaii Faced Down Historic Floods

July 23, 2026

Community Resiliency
Award recognizing PPL Corp as a United Way Leading Corporate Partner
Press Release

PPL Recognized as United Way Leading Corporate Partner for Long-Standing Commitment and Positive Impact Through Giving

July 23, 2026

Jose Chirinos with his young cousin, Anabella
Impact Story

Watching Home Collapse: Loss, Resilience and the Way Forward

July 15, 2026

Community Resiliency
United Way workers sort donations to help Ghana flood recovery
Impact Stories

United Way Stands with Ghana After Historic Floods

July 8, 2026

Community Resiliency
A student smiling in the refurbished library
Impact

Providing a Safe Place to Study in Ghana

July 8, 2026

Youth Opportunity
Preparedness workshop attendees in Houston
Stories of Resilience

Preparing for Disasters: Free Workshops to Get Ready

July 7, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
Community Resiliency
Members of the United Way of Venezuela team
Impact Story

Infinite Solidarity: United Way Venezuela Rallies after Devastating Earthquakes

July 2, 2026

Community Resiliency
Disaster Relief
Workers stack sandbags to prevent flooding damage
Stories of Resilience

West Virginia Resiliency Centers Bring Disaster Preparedness Home

June 30, 2026

Community Resiliency
Disaster Preparedness
Young person hugging Kristin Hegji
Stories of Resilience

Providing Preparedness Tools for Those with Cerebral Palsy

June 26, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
Maine mom playing with children
Impact Story

From a Hotel Room to a Stable Career: Helping a Mom Move Forward

June 24, 2026

Financial Security
Amy Maffei
Impact Story

Volunteer: Amy Maffei

June 24, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
Ice-covered trees suspended on power line over road
Impact Story

When Winter Storm Fern Hit Nashville, 211 Answered

June 24, 2026

Local Resources | 211
Disaster Preparedness
A person stuffing a water bottle in a go bag.
In the News

Nine Mistakes to Avoid This Storm Season

June 23, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
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Press Release

AARP and United Way Worldwide Expand 211 Caregiver Program to 10 New States

June 17, 2026

Local Resources | 211
A man huddling over a bill while a woman and baby look over his shoulder
In the News

Millions of Americans are Paper-Wealthy, Wallet-Poor

June 3, 2026

Financial Security
workers pile up sandbags to prepare for a flood
In The News

Three Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Extreme Weather

May 28, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
Participants in a chair yoga class open their arms
Impact Story

Finding Balance: Chair Yoga Programs Pose Solution for Older Adults

May 20, 2026

Healthy Community
Jenney Wilson standing beside a mini-pantry in Lamar County, Texas
Impact Story

Little Pantries Make Big Impact

May 14, 2026

Food Security
Two young people wearing white coats
Impact Stories

Empowering Young People to Reach Their Potential

May 11, 2026

Youth Opportunity
Hospital safety and security staffer talking into new radio
Stories of Resilience

Communicating When Every Second Matters

May 2, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
Volunteers in Phoenix assemble heat relief kits
Stories of Resilience

Heat Relief Kits Provide Lifesaving Help

May 1, 2026

Disaster Preparedness
A 211 operator looking at two computer screens while taking call
News Release

United Way Worldwide Backs Bipartisan HELP Act to Strengthen 211 System

April 28, 2026

Local Resources | 211
Housing
Community Resiliency
Food Security
Serafina Acceta standing in a walled garden
Impact Story

Envisioning a Career Path after High School

April 28, 2026

Youth Opportunity
A VITA volunteer works with a taxpayer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Impact Story

Getting Step-by-step Help with Taxes

April 27, 2026

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..