United Way of Greater Cincinnati

?? They’re here! We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s AmeriCorps NCCC team to Greater Cincinnati! Over the next six weeks, these dedicated young people will roll up their sleeves to support our #FreeTaxPrep initiative. Traveling to sites across our region, they’ll be greeting community members, reviewing tax documents and ensuring returns are filed accurately — all at no cost to those who need it most. Drop a ?? in the comments to give the team a warm welcome! #UnitedWeThrive #AmeriCorps #GettingThingsDone

?? Celebrating #ImpactInAction with the EY Digital Divide Take Action Fund, powered by United Way of Greater Cincinnati! ? We’re spotlighting our incredible partner Uptown Consortium, Inc. (UCI), a driving force behind digital inclusion in Avondale, a neighborhood with significant barriers to digital access. ? Through a powerful collaboration with the Avondale Library, UCI the Consortium strategically leveraged EY funding to provide critical workforce digital resources and hands-on support during professional development sessions — helping community members build skills for success. ? ?? "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect our Avondale community with library resources in innovative ways. True community thrives when knowledge and resources are shared, empowering individuals to enhance their lives and grow together,” said Tiffani N. Carter, MA, MLIS, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Avondale Branch Manager.? ? ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4ilHQUQ?? ? We're proud to help bridge the #DigitalDivide to uplift families, students and entrepreneurs. Thank you, #EY, for powering this impactful work!?

#ACTNOW ?? | Investing in our youngest generation creates a lasting impact: https://bit.ly/mstr-march For our region to flourish, we must ensure ALL kids have the support they need — no matter their ZIP code. Ohio’s economic future depends on giving every child a strong start in life. That means: ? Expanding access to quality, affordable child care for working families ? Implementing a refundable Child Tax Credit to support parents ? Improving maternal & infant health with evidence-based home visiting ? Strengthening early literacy and developmental support Take action today! Call or email your Ohio representatives and advocate for these critical investments. #UnitedWeThrive

Tynesha was in nursing school, raising her two girls and doing everything right — but rent was due, the car needed repairs and her savings were gone. She’s not alone. Families in our community face tough choices every day. Your gift provides emergency support to help them stay on track. ?? Give today: https://bit.ly/tynesha-li #UnitedWeThrive #GiveForGood

?? A huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers who came together for our 10th annual Unite for Teen Financial Literacy Day! By offering their time and expertise, Cincinnati Public Schools seventh graders learned valuable personal finance skills — like budgeting and planning for the future — while also gaining insight into various career pathways. Together, we made an impact:? ?? 1,500 students reached? ?? 160 volunteers engaged? ? 78 class periods covered THANK YOU!

Last week, I had the privilege of testifying at the Ohio Statehouse alongside my colleague Hailey Barr, MPS on behalf of United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Ohio 211. We’re advocating for statewide funding to ensure every Ohioan has access to 211 — a First Call for Help. Ohio remains one of the last states without full 211 coverage, leaving too many communities without a trusted place to turn in times of need. Proud to stand with partners across the state to push for this critical investment.

Last week, two United Way of Greater Cincinnati staff members — Dr. Gavi Begtrup, Director of 211 Innovation and Hailey Barr, MPS, Public Policy and Advocacy Manager — testified before the Ohio House of Representatives Children & Human Services Committee in support of Ohio 211’s state budget request.? ?? 211 is the number to call for housing, utility assistance, child care, transportation and other vital needs our community seeks. No matter the situation, 211 staffers listen, identify underlying problems and connect people in need with community resources and services that improve their well-being.? ?? Currently, 30 Ohio counties can’t access 211 resources, meaning 1.5 million Ohioans do not have the support they desperately need. With funding support from the state, Ohio 211 would be able to expand capacity, ensuring all Ohioans benefit from this essential service.? ?? Learn more about the impact of our 211 services here: https://lnkd.in/dW_g9K-U?? ?? #Advocacy #Policy #UnitedWay211?

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is proud to welcome Jonathan Blank of GE Aerospace and Katie Johnson of EY to our Board of Directors. Their leadership will help guide our impact and investment strategies, ensuring we continue driving meaningful change in our community. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgBGaFUg

?? Debt makes it harder to build wealth, invest in education and break cycles of financial hardship. But here’s some good news: United Way’s Free Tax Prep can help keep more money in your pocket! ?? The average American spends over $275 per year on tax prep fees — money that could be used to pay down debt, start an emergency fund or cover essential expenses. Our Free Tax Prep service helps keep more money in the pockets of low-to-moderate-income taxpayers. ? Learn more: uwgc.org/taxes

Join United Way of Greater Cincinnati and United Way Worldwide in the Child Tax Credit (CTC) Week of Action by letting your elected officials know you support an expanded CTC. ?? Act now: https://bit.ly/ctc-uww Urge Congress to prioritize the expansion of the CTC for children who receive a partial credit or no credit at all because their families’ incomes are too low. These families face the greatest challenges in making ends meet, and expanding the CTC would not only improve families’ ability to put food on the table but also benefit the economy and spur job growth. ?? It takes a few seconds to submit a letter of support to your elected officials!