Each year we take time to recognize and celebrate the amazing companies who give back to the community and LIVE UNITED, as well as honor and lift up the tremendous individuals who volunteer. These companies and people are leaders who help make our community a great place to live, work, and thrive. Congratulations to this […]
When you think of the word “poverty” what images come to your mind? An older man on a sidewalk with a sign looking for money? Or maybe a child in another country sitting alone with a bowl of food? While we all have a picture of poverty in our own minds, most of us may […]
“The root of joy is gratefulness.” As we head into the holiday season, we are thinking of the families we are able to help thanks to YOU and your generosity. We hope you will take a moment to pause and know the incredible impact you have made on our local community. Meet Rose – the […]
With colorful twinkly lights going up, cozy evenings and the buzz of the holidays all around, this time of year makes us all feel the love and want to give back. Here’s a fun way to help our community this season! Our community smiles when you use Amazon Smile We love to shop local when […]
Wow! On behalf of our United Way team and all of the families and children who will have a warm place to sleep, we want to say a heartfelt thank you. Whether, you were a donor, volunteer, sponsor, or champion, YOU made reaching the goal possible for LIVE UNITED Give United Day! Thanks to you, […]
Together we make the biggest difference. By Jodi Duncan, CEO of Flint Group & 2021 United Way Volunteer Campaign Chair As Volunteer Campaign Chair for the United Way campaign, I’ve found myself asking “why”? Why is it necessary to have this in our community? Why should people give of their precious time and money? Why am I […]
Watch this year’s video and share with others. It is together we can rally our community to make a difference and change the future for our neighbors in poverty. For tools, graphics, tips, or other inspiration, visit our Campaign Tools page. Together we Believe United and Succeed United.
On August 16, 2021, the United Way Board of Trustees announced that Karla Isley has been named President & CEO of United Way of Cass-Clay. Karla’s first day serving the community with the United Way team will be September 13, 2021. We look forward to introducing Karla to our community during our Community Kickoff Event […]
After living at a local homeless shelter for four months, Sharla and her family moved into an apartment of their own. Sharla arrived at her new apartment with a mix of emotions. She was excited and grateful to have an apartment, but nervous, afraid and embarrassed as she knew she would be walking through the […]