Impact Story
Helping Working Families Go from Paychecks to Pathways
United Way of Beaver County is developing solutions to support families who are working but still financially struggling.
Global Reach
U.S. and Canada
Countries In This Region
Overview
United Way's roots are deep in this region with the founding of United Way tracing back to Denver, Colorado in 1887. Community collaboration is at the heart of local United Ways across U.S. and Canada. Collectively, more than 1,000 local United Ways serve millions of families in need.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, local United Ways bring people and resources together to tackle each communities' toughest challenges to create a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential.
We unite people, ideas and innovation and bring them together to solve humanity's most complex issues.
- Fahim Haque, Centraide of Greater Montreal
U.S. and Canada Impact
Bringing local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
7.3M
individuals served across Canada each year
900+
local United Ways in communities across the United States
750K+
volunteers across the United States each year
Stories Across U.S. and Canada
Impact Story
A Letter Carrier’s Drive to Stamp Out Hunger
United Way is proud to stand with letter carriers as a founding partner of Stamp Out Hunger, which has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive.
Press Release
Housing Insecurity Emerges as Most Pressing Need Across the U.S., New 211 Data Shows
In 2025, 211 contact centers across the United States had more than 19 million requests for help, with housing assistance being the top need.
Impact Story
United Way’s Housing Support Meets People Where They Are
Calling 211 can help you find housing and keep a roof over your head. Supported by United Way, 211 connects you to community partners who can help develop a housing plan that works for you.
18M+
referrals through 211 in 2024
Supported by United Way, 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to locally available programs and resources across the U.S. and Canada. In 2024, the 211 network responded to over 16 million requests for help resulting in more than 18 million hyperlocal referrals for assistance.
How You Can Help
Take the next step to support thriving communities. Your gift now or in the future, or the gift of your time, are valuable contributions to our shared mission.