United Way Success Stories

There are basic things that we all need for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, income that can support a family through retirement, and good health. Thanks to the generosity of United Way National Corporate Leadership companies, their employees and retirees, United Way is making lasting changes in people’s lives across the country.

Read these real-life stories of lives touched through United Way:

Education
Helping children and youth achieve their potential

Backpack attack - Indianapolis, IN
Chaka finds the support she needs to succeed - Chicago, IL 
Destination: graduation - Dallas, TX
Early start for the future - Franklin County, OH
Easing the balancing act for teen parents - Bergen County, NJ
Gearing up for graduation - Bridgeport, CT
Guiding youth to greatness - Chicago, IL
Helping children flourish through quality child care - Des Monies, IA
Holding books instead of babies - Anderson, SC
High-quality care leads to high-quality results - Denver, CO
Lighting the path to future success - Houston, TX
Meaningful mentors - Passaic County, NJ
Overcoming the gap: schools of hope - Madison, WI
Providing hope through special services - Morris County, NJ