Stories

When we raise our hands to get involved, when we reach out to that one person who desperately needs us, when we link arms to tackle the area’s toughest challenges, amazing things happen. Lives improve. Families have a future to look forward to. Communities come together with energy and ideas. And the fight becomes a win. Here are just a few of those stories.

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Project Homeless Connect: Thank You

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Coworkers Spend the Day Giving Back

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Donations Needed for Next Week’s Project Homeless Connect

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Donate a Photo to United Way NCA

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International Literacy Day

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6 Tips for Starting a Volunteer Program at Your Workplace

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Backpacks Combat Hunger in Local Middle Schools

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Employees Join Forces to Stuff the Bus with 100 Backpacks

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Improve Your Corporate Sponsorships: Focus on Engagement First

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International Youth Day: How to Give Back

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It’s in Our Hands

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United Way Flint Water Fund

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Snowstorm Help: Call 2-1-1

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Mentors Needed

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Getting Ahead While Giving Back

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America’s ToothFairy Gives Kids a Reason to Smile

United Way volunteers for project homeless connect

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Volunteer Profile: Rajeev Singh

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Empower & Transform Your Community

young man reading a book

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“For My Mother, It Was a God-Send”

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Living United: It Runs in the Family

united way volunteers building a playground

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United Way NCA & Partners Build Playground

hairdresser cutting homeless woman's hair

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Community Commitment: Project Homeless Connect