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Walking School Bus: Nurturing Safety, Attendance, and Community Bonds

Walking School Bus “I was one of those students who, through rain, sleet, or snow, had to walk to school. […]

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mercymed

Beyond Primary Care: MercyMed

We know that people are complex and deserve access to quality care. United Way is committed to supporting services and […]

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Melonese Close

A Message from Melonese Close

Message from the 2023 Women United Steering Committee Chair This dynamic group of female philanthropists continue to inspire me with […]

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Jonathan Mimy-Matthews

Emerging Leader: Jonathan Mimy-Matthews

ELU Scholarship Recipient Spotlight In 2022, Jonathan Mimy-Matthews was a graduating senior in the dual enrollment program at Shaw High […]

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Alex Harrison

Emerging Leader: Alex Harrison

Emerging Leaders United Spotlight After making financial contributions to United Way through his workplace campaign, Alex joined the Leadership Circle […]

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Tawana

Investing in our community through donations to United Way impacts thousands of people. This story is about one family that […]

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Dywana

Dywana

Dywana and her five children suffered domestic violence at the hands of Dywana’s boyfriend for years. She called for help […]

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3 Brothers

We first heard the story of these three brothers at our Hope Harbour site visit. The boys and their mom […]

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