United Way of Greater Kansas City

Bill Johnson, General Manager at the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU), is nominated for Executive of the Year at The Waymaker™ Awards! "I believe in giving. I believe in sharing. I believe in also making sure that others are afforded the opportunity to be able to be as successful as I've been. There are people that are less fortunate and people that are in need of United Way support. If I can continue to reach out to the younger generation and continue to increase and support the amount of giving we do, that would be a legacy I'm proud of." We will announce our winners at the award ceremony on Thursday, July 11. Join us and raise a toast to those making a difference in Kansas City! buff.ly/3Vct2zU

It’s match day! KC baby!

Meet Dana Jermain, Managing Partner at Deloitte! Dana is nominated for Executive of the Year at The Waymaker™ Awards, happening next Thursday, July 11. "I want people to see that is it so important that the next generation learns to be sacrificial and loves on other people," says Dana. "I had people who put me on their shoulders to lift me up and help me, and I want to do the same for future generations." Join us for a night you won't want to miss as we announce our winners! Information and tickets can be found at BIT.LY/202WAYMAKER #KansasCity #WaymakerAwards

The City of Kansas City, MO interns spent a day volunteering their time and making a difference! Thanks to Dominique Blue (Employee Campaign Manager) and India Wells-Carter events were held at Impact 100 organizations Artists Helping The Homeless, Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City, and Amethyst Place! Volunteers helped sort donation items and set up an apartment for a family. We love seeing how dedicated our community is! #KansasCity #Waymakers #Volunteer

Meet Dontay Wilson, nominee for Executive of the Year Award at The Waymaker™ Awards, happening next week! Dontay is the President of UAW Local 31, which proudly represents over 7,000 active and retired workers at the General Motors Kansas City Fairfax Assembly Plant. "We are the community we live in. We found ourselves in need so many times over the last 5 to 6 years. We really started to feel the pinch and United Way was right there for us." Join us next Thursday, July 11 as we announce the winners and celebrate the impact of our donors, corporate partners, and community partners! http://buff.ly/3Vct2zU

With support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, we are pleased to announce the continuation of major investments into small community organizations through the Nonprofit Catalyst Fund. The goal of this fund is to advance the work and mission of small nonprofits that are led by or primarily serve Black, Latino, and other People of Color across our six-county region. With this newest round of funding, a total of 88 organizations have now received grants, totaling $2.1M. To view the full list of Nonprofit Catalyst Grantees, visit: https://buff.ly/3Whduel #CatalystGrant #KansasCity #UnitedWay

Meet Alison Manthei, Employee Campaign Manager at Hallmark Cards. Alison is nominated for Employee Campaign Manager (ECM) of the Year at the upcoming Waymaker™ Awards. "Something that's been an unexpected joy or really rewarding piece of being an ECM is being a resource for other employees. That might be for them, it might be for their families, their neighbors, or someone just in their network who is going through a hard time, and we're all in this together. I think anytime I can help someone within our walls, too, on that personal level, is very gratifying," says Alison. Join us as we celebrate our donors, community partners, and corporate partners at The Waymaker™ Awards on July 11! Limited tickets are still available at buff.ly/3Vct2zU #WaymakerAwards #KansasCity #Waymakers

We're proud to highlight the incredible impact of Levy Craig Law Firm! Their employees recently packed 400 hygiene kits for Bishop Sullivan Center, created cards for Saint Luke's Health System Crittenton Children's Center, and made affirmation bracelets and blankets for our partner agencies. They are also nominated for the All-In Award at The Waymaker™ Awards on July 11! With 100% employee participation in their United Way campaign, Levy Craig Law Firm is truly setting the bar high. A big thank you to Levy Craig Law Firm for your dedication and amazing community support, and a special thanks to Sam Kueny, COO. We can't wait to celebrate the amazing impact of our corporate and nonprofit partners on July 11-- we hope to see you there! https://buff.ly/3Vct2zU #KansasCity #WaymakerAwards #UnitedWay

The countdown is on to The Waymakers™ Awards! To kick off the upcoming event, a special Patron Party was held to honor the event finalists and sponsors. Attendees were able to network, share stories, and celebrate the achievements of those being recognized at the upcoming awards ceremony. Limited tickets remain and you don't want to miss this celebration! Purchase your tickets here while you can: http://buff.ly/3Vct2zU #Waymakers #WaymakersAwards #KansasCity

Forvis Mazars US is making a significant impact this week by offering numerous volunteer opportunities to its employees! Volunteers lent a hand at MOTHER'S REFUGE, an Impact 100 organization that provides a safe home for pregnant and parenting young moms and babies that do not have a stable or permanent place to live. Through their Transitional Living Program, pregnant and parenting young moms are provided with a safe and secure apartment, offering stability for young families to learn budgeting, life skills, and practice parenting in a safe environment. In 2023 alone, they provided over 11,000 overnight stays. Witnessing our corporate partners support our partner organizations is truly remarkable. Thank you to both Forvis and Mother's Refuge for making our community stronger, together! #KansasCity #Waymakers #UnitedWay