Stories

Over 100 years of experience and relationships in Kansas City allow us to match the most effective social service programs and agencies with the people who need it the most. All with the collective goal of changing the greatest number of lives in our community.

Covid Assistance

Making a Difference Through a Pandemic

When the unthinkable came to our region, UWGKC and its partners stepped up. Here’s how YOUR donations and generosity are making a difference today and will continue to do so in the months and years to come:

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Garmin

Garmin's Generosity in a Challenging Year

It has been a year of incredible change and incredible need in Kansas City, but that didn’t slow down the generous team at Garmin. As of mid-November, the company had pledged more than $1.6 million to United Way of Greater Kansas City.

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LiteraryKC

Adult literacy program invests in communities

Literacy KC provides free tutoring and training to help improve lives

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CARES Act

Johnson County CARES Act Housing Assistance Fund

The Johnson County Commission created an eviction prevention fund to assist Johnson County residents at risk of losing their housing during the COVID-19 crisis. The fund provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance to eligible households, with the goal of preventing the loss of housing and the resulting risk of increased spread of COVID-19.

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Promise 1000 Story

Promise 1000 gives families the support they need

Helping a family find “the rhythm” of their life

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Health Partnership Clinic

Providing care through uncertainty

Despite operating in one of our nation’s wealthiest counties, Health Partnership Clinic was one of many organizations that struggled to remain open when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

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