Our Partners Bring Our Mission to Life

These are the organizations and corporations that donate, volunteer and do the work that changes Kansas City. They work with us to address the needs of this community.

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Partner Agencies

We are proud to work with and fund programs at the most impactful social service agencies in Kansas City.

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Companies and Corporations

We’re building the best community in which to live and work with the help of our partner companies, who support our mission through financial and volunteer contributions.

Companies Who Contribute
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Donors & Donor Networks

The work we do depends on the thousands of people whose generosity brings our mission to life.

Individuals Who Contribute
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Labor Organizations

There is a rich history of skilled labor across Kansas City. Our labor partners know what it means to support the community through their United Way donations.

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Agencies Seeking Funding

The United Way is proud to support service agencies in the greater Kansas City area through two types of funding opportunities.

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Workplace Campaigns

Our partner companies have run workplace campaigns in support of our mission and our community for our entire 100-plus-year history. Making a one-time or recurring donation through your employer is easy.

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ECM Training and Resources

If you’re running a campaign, first of all, thank you! Our campaign staff is happy to assist you with anything you may need to make your campaign successful. 

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Spirit of Caring Awards

Each year, United Way of Greater Kansas City recognizes one individual and one company for their outstanding contributions to the Greater Kansas City community.

Adele Hall long epitomized the spirit of generosity in our community, working tirelessly to advance the common good in Greater Kansas City through United Way. It was in appreciation of her efforts that in 2011, United Way of Greater Kansas City established the Adele Hall Spirit of Caring Award with Adele being the first honoree. This award will honor those persons who exemplify the extraordinary compassion and selflessness of Adele Hall. Individuals will be selected on the following criteria:

  • Demonstrates passion for United Way’s work in the areas of health, education and financial stability
  • Gives generously of their time and talents through United Way
  • Serves as a volunteer leader through United Way
  • Mentors others to develop a similar spirit of philanthropy

Past Recipients: Adele C. Hall (2011), Peggy Dunn (2012), Roshann Parris (2013), Mike Hockley (2014), Bert Berkley (2015), Greg & Deanna Graves (2016), Jeff Provost (2017), Don Hall, Jr (2018).

Corporate Pinnacle Award

This award is given to recognize a company with a comprehensive partnership with United Way in three categories:

  • Community Impact - Partnerships with a focus on the areas of health, education and financial stability, that lead to measurable, sustainable change in communities.
  • Volunteer Engagement - Outstanding companywide commitment to involving employees, families, retirees and other stakeholders in volunteer opportunities related to United Way’s Cycle of Success.
  • Philanthropic Engagement - Corporate and employee commitment to the community demonstrated through corporate and foundation contributions, as well as employee and retiree giving.

In order to be eligible, the company must conduct an annual United Way workplace giving campaign. After winning the award, a company is ineligible to participate for the next five years. (For example, a company winning in 2014 would be ineligible for the next five years, and would be considered again in 2019.) 

Past Recipients: Hallmark (2012), Black & Veatch (2013), Burns & McDonnell (2014), JE Dunn Construction (2015), KCP&L (2016), Lockton (2017), QuikTrip (2018).

Nominate an Individual or Company

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Spirit of Caring Awards. To nominate an individual or company, please send the name, company (if applicable), email, phone number and why you feel they deserve the award to Mike Goff.