Our Work

United Way of Greater Kansas City’s work is focused on community impact, seeking to improve lives and strengthen communities. While United Way continues its historic role as a fundraiser and investor in effective human services programs, we know we must also do more.

United Way recognizes that there are underlying community challenges that cannot be solved by dollars alone, so we are focusing efforts in several key areas to make even greater impact. In addition to the tremendous contributions our funded programs make, we must place even more emphasis on being a year-round, positive force in community. United Way is doing more than just raising and investing dollars, but also working collaboratively with a whole range of community partners to achieve lasting results.

United Way’s work is guided by the Community Impact Agenda, which was approved in June 2008 after extensive community engagement and review of data. The agenda consists of three key impact areas as well as a safety net. Click here to view the agenda.

In 2009, United Way worked with community partners to identify a community change strategy in each of the three impact areas. We invite you to learn more by clicking on the links below.

Successful Children, Youth & Families - Children, youth and families attain their full-potential.

Financial Stability - People achieve financial independence and stability

Healthy People, Healthy Communities – People and their neighborhoods are safe, healthy and thriving.

Safety Net - People facing crisis or disaster access timely assistance.