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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.

Press Releases

Attention Gen-Zers! Help Make a Difference in Your Community with $2,500 from Pop-Tarts & United Way

September 23, 2020

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United Way Worldwide Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 20, 2020

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How Right Now Initiative Partners with National Organizations and Celebrities

September 18, 2020

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United Way Worldwide Mourns the Loss of Bill Gates, Sr.

September 16, 2020

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United Way Worldwide Announces West Coast Wildfire Relief Funds to Help Impacted Communities

September 15, 2020

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Statement by 40 Major Charitable Organizations on Racial Justice

September 8, 2020

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KENDALL-JACKSON, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY, LAUNCHES THE GROCERY WORKER’S RELIEF FUND

August 31, 2020

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Publix becomes top United Way Corporate Donor

August 11, 2020

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Colgate-Palmolive Donates Over $2.3 Million in Health and Hygiene Products to United Way

August 6, 2020

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United Way Announces New Efforts Supported by UPS to Combat Human Trafficking

July 29, 2020

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United Way and Truist Partner With First National Youth Poet Laureate to Spread Message of Unity

July 20, 2020

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Statement of United Way Worldwide on the Passing of Rep. John R. Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian

July 18, 2020

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United Way’s Annual Events Day of Action and Advocacy Day Rally Volunteers and Advocates

June 17, 2020

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The Rite Aid Foundation Launches Racial Equity Awareness and Action Initiative

June 12, 2020

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Bill Crim, President and CEO United Way of Salt Lake, to Testify Before the United States Congress

June 9, 2020

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United Way Worldwide Statement on Equity and Access to Justice

June 1, 2020

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United Way Expands Ride United To Get Food To More People In Need

May 27, 2020

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United Way Offers Fans Chance to Win “Virtual Hangout” with NFL Players

May 18, 2020

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Sterling Volunteers Partners with United Way and Points of Light to Offer Free Screening Services

May 14, 2020

Partnership Helping Prevent Family Homelessness

February 11, 2020

Impact Stories

United for Humanity: Stories of Hope

June 24, 2019

Volunteers Build Resilient Communities

December 5, 2018

Impact Stories

Power of Partnerships

October 12, 2018

Impact Stories

Fighting for a World Without Hunger

October 9, 2018

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..