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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.

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TikTok and ATTN: to Host Live Stream Event to Benefit United Way's India COVID Relief Efforts

May 21, 2021

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Impact Stories

Filing Taxes is Easy with MyFreeTaxes.com

May 13, 2021

 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
Impact Stories

Strengthening Low-Income Communities Through Free Tax Prep

May 11, 2021

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America’s Mask Challenge Provides Masks to Schools in 50 States

May 6, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Announces Launch of India COVID Relief Fund

April 30, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Expands Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign

April 14, 2021

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United Way Statement Condemning Violence Against Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

March 22, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Releases Year One COVID-19 Impact Report

March 18, 2021

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United Way Names U.S.A. Board Chair, Neeraj Mehta, as Interim President and CEO

February 19, 2021

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Yvonne Zuidema, President and CEO United Way of Passaic County, to Testify Before the US Congress

February 18, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Releases Largest Free Nonprofit Online Tax Filing Tool

February 12, 2021

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From Hello to Help: 211 is Here, United Way Worldwide Celebrates 211 Day

February 10, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Statement on Release of Findings of Independent Investigation

February 2, 2021

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United Way and Pop-Tarts Announce Winners of the Unwrap the Future Challenge

January 27, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Releases 2021 Public Policy Agenda for 117th Congress

January 25, 2021

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United Way Worldwide Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award for Ride United Last Mile Delivery Initiative

January 14, 2021

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Human Trafficking Does Not Happen in a Vacuum

January 11, 2021

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MacKenzie Scott Announces Major Donations to Multiple United Ways

December 15, 2020

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United Way & Business Leaders Launch Effort to Get Masks to Under-Resourced Schools

December 9, 2020

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Cardinal Health Supports United Way’s COVID-19 Response in Six Countries

November 19, 2020

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Post-Election Day Statement from Brian Gallagher

November 4, 2020

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211 SERVICE GOES NATIONWIDE WITH FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

October 16, 2020

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United Way Worldwide Launches Vote United Election Hub To Help People Everywhere Get Out The Vote

October 6, 2020

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United Way Announces One Million Meals Delivered with its One Hundred Thousandth Last-Mile Delivery

September 23, 2020

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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..