United Way of Greater Kansas City

The Voter Network and League of Women Voters recently engaged with 795 households at an event offering voter registration, absentee voting options, and day-of-election plans. The two organizations registered or confirmed 78 new voters across three sites and facilitated dozens of vote-by-mail requests. Harvesters—The Community Food Network also distributed 65,916 pounds of food across all sites, supporting 2,746 individuals. For information about the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 5, visit KCVOTERGUIDE.ORG.

Tonight, Saturday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET, United Way Worldwide will host the United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, a fundraising special in partnership with Paramount, and televised on CBS and CMT. The event, which includes high-profile artists from across the entertainment industry, will showcase compelling personal stories of the people and communities impacted by the storms. Resources raised will be disbursed to United Ways responding to communities impacted by the hurricanes on an equitable basis and support ongoing efforts to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from disasters through the Disaster Relief Fund. Tune in tonight and learn more at https://buff.ly/3UrWAIB

Communities Creating Opportunity's Election Riders will help Kansas Citians with limited transportation options get to the polls on November 5. Residents of zip codes 64109, 64127, 64128, 64130, and 64132 who need transportation to their polling place (and back home) can request a ride by calling on election day. Riders must bring their photo ID to vote. CCO’s drivers are fully trained, insured, and licensed. Get a ride by calling 816-221-0556 during the hours 7:30am-6:30pm on November 5. #Vote #KansasCity

It's that time of year! ❄️ Seasons of Giving is BACK. Come give your time and volunteer at one of our partner agencies this holiday season! Join United Way of Greater Kansas City for Seasons of Giving: Holiday Edition 2024. While your financial donations are crucial in order to make change happen in our community, you can also make an impact through volunteer hours and time. We have partnered with several of our Impact 100 and Nonprofit Catalyst Grantee organizations throughout the holiday season to provide opportunities for community members to get involved and be a part of the impact firsthand. These spots fill up FAST. RSVP today: buff.ly/4f7TtxJ

Join Heartland Tree Alliance to plant trees throughout Kansas City! Trees slow traffic speeds, filter air and water pollutants, and provide shade to cool the rising temperatures in summer. Over time, trees help slow climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. When you plant a tree, you leave a legacy for generations to come! Sign up today to make an impact in your community. https://buff.ly/3UsYAA0

Thank you for the shoutout, Goodworld! At United Way of Greater Kansas City, we’re proud to bring together community resources to create a lasting impact on health, education, and financial security for families across KC. Our mission is powered by a dedicated team working tirelessly to solve big challenges. As #GivingSeason kicks off, we invite you to join us in supporting local communities. Together, we can make Kansas City stronger and brighter! ✨

BlueScope kicked off its United Way campaign with a spooktacular Halloween celebration! 🎃👻 Their employees showed up in full costume for their annual costume contest. This Halloween fun is just the start of their campaign to make a difference in our community. Through activities like this—and their continued dedication to giving back—BlueScope is helping to build a stronger, more vibrant Kansas City for everyone. Thank you, BlueScope, for your generosity and commitment to supporting those in need. A huge shoutout to their Employee Campaign Manager, Jill Harmon, and their FUN committee for facilitating the events. Together, we’re creating a lasting impact and helping families in our community thrive. Which costume is your favorite? Drop your vote below! 🎩🧙♀️🦹♂️

Congrats to Tocqueville Society Members who were named to the Ingram's Magazine 250, a list of the 250 most powerful business leaders in Kansas City! Please join us in celebrating Don Armacost, Mario Azar, Rob Bratcher, Terry Dunn, Rachel Dwiggins, Don Hall Jr., Jonathan Kemper, Gordon Lansford, Ron Lockton, Madeleine McDonough, Allison Murdock, Tom O'Grady, John Olander, Bob Page, Roshann Parris, Cliff Pemble, Stephen Penn, Mike Perry, Quirin, Julie, Jeanette Prenger, Ora Reynolds, John Sherman, Brad Sprong, Philip Straub, and Randy Vance!

A big thank you to Christopher Stibbs, CFRE of Newhouse, Jocelyn Mourning of The Family Conservancy, and Lauren W. of Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City for joining our Waymakers™ Table at Stifel Financial Corp.! United Way President and CEO Chris Rosson moderated the conversation, highlighting the important work of these Impact 100 organizations. Stifel employees had the opportunity to engage and ask questions about their efforts and how United Way supports them. As Stifel wraps up their campaign, we want to send our gratitude for supporting community!

ELECTION DAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY 🗳️ The KC Media Collective, in partnership with The Kansas City Star, has put together the 2024 KC Voter Guide-- a guide to everything you need to know about the candidates and races in Jackson, Johnson, Clay, Platte, and Wyandotte counties. Share this FREE resource and visit: KCVOTERGUIDE.ORG