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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.

Operation Holidays Della Lamb Volunteer

Helping Through the Holidays

United Way partner agencies deliver much-needed support as the year winds down

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Grandview CAIR

Loads of Love Delivers Hope to Local Schools

Dr. Michelle Butler is hoping for a big Giving Tuesday.

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FEED PHCKC

Project Homeless Connect KC 2019

UWGKC team members handed out hygiene kits previously assembled by volunteers, provided guidance on requests for transportation and more

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Mohamed

Launch Participant Commits to Academic Achievement

Cost-sharing college program makes a student’s dream a possibility.

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Woman working

Food Pantry Makes Special Diets More Accessible

Food Equality Initiative leads the movement of helping low-income individuals with food allergies and Celiac disease

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woman reading to a classroom of children

My Very Own Library Author Spotlight: Diana López

International literacy program brings noted authors to local public schools.

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