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United Way is making change – and headlines. Here you will find accounts of our work around the world. You'll also find thoughts from our leaders on the complex challenges that communities face, and how we solve them together.

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Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response

June 11, 2025

Disaster Relief
Community Resiliency
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United Way Worldwide President: A Consequential Opportunity to Expand the Child Tax Credit (Op-Ed)

May 14, 2025

Policy and Advocacy
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United Way Worldwide’s CEO Speaks to Washington Post about How Americans Are Worried about Affording the Necessities

May 7, 2025

Financial Security
Women in a grocery store with 2 kids, holding bananas
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United Way Worldwide's CEO Speaks to USA Today About 211 Impact Survey Data

April 27, 2025

Financial Security
Headshot of Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide
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Summer means new clothes, bikes, strollers and more. How will tariffs impact parents?

April 9, 2025

Community Resiliency
Healthy Community
Food Security
Financial Security
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Calls For Help Jumped 1.4M During 2024

March 26, 2025

Local Resources | 211
Angela F. Williams posed in front of a United Way logo with "Woman of the year" written on it
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Angela F. Williams redefines leadership as CEO of United Way Worldwide

February 26, 2025

United Way Worldwide President and CEO, Angela F. Williams, on a graphic for podcast episode 190 from Purpose 360, hosted by Carol Cone
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Changemakers from One Young World

December 20, 2024

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Thinking about holiday volunteering? Here’s how to make it go the distance

December 5, 2024

Giving Back
Volunteer
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My Life on Purpose: Angela F. Williams

October 8, 2024

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Anticipating Turnover: An Interview with UWW’s Tom Lowery

October 8, 2024

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United Way Worldwide CEO Among Top 50 Nonprofit Leaders

August 1, 2024

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Building Thriving Communities for All (Op-Ed)

July 23, 2024

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The Opportunities and Risks of ‘Superintelligent’ AI

July 19, 2024

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Celebrating Community Resilience on World Environment Day

June 3, 2024

Community Resiliency