We strengthen our region

Join us, as we unite people, resources and funding to help build strong and equitable communities where everyone can thrive. This is more than a campaign; United Way is a cause. Unite with us as we lift and strengthen people, families and neighborhoods across Missouri and Illinois.

Special thanks to KSDK Anchor Kelly Jackson for being the voice of our mission video and success stories.

We empower people

Helping people live their best lives takes all of us. Individuals, companies, unions and foundations, each striving to make the Greater St. Louis community a better place to live. Our founders, a small group of volunteers in 1922, had a vision, a powerful idea and desire to help those in need. By banding together, working as one, to give collectively, they could help all.

Each year, through our annual community campaign, we raise funds to support our over 160 nonprofit agency partners and region-wide programs and initiatives. Without United Way funding, some organizations would not have the ability to help as many people. This is why the community campaign is so important – your support means continued funding for local nonprofits and services like the 211 helpline, financial stability initiatives, and racial equity programs.

We amplify impact

Your gift and support of United Way has an incredible impact on our community. Our annual community campaign is the infrastructure to ensure we are there for those who need help now, and those who may need it in the future. Your gift enables United Way to equip over 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources, it helps address regional needs that align with food, shelter, transportation and longer-term support of job training, youth programming, education and counseling. Whether you make a one-time $5 dollar donation, become a monthly donor or member of a leadership society, a better tomorrow starts today. Together we can make our region healthier, resilient, and a more caring place. Unite with Us.

Impact Calculator

BIG OR SMALL, EVERY GIFT HELPS.

Just five dollars can feed a person in need, provide a winter hat to a homeless individual, or help a toddler with learning disabilities. Choose an amount to see how your investment changes lives.

$20

See the impact of $20

2 pairs of eyeglasses for elderly people in need or

4 winter hats for people who are homeless or

12 nutritious meals delivered to a homebound senior

$50

See the impact of $50

1 parent education class aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect or

2 nights of shelter for a person who is homeless or

5 inhalers for children in need

$100

See the impact of $100

1 day of emergency shelter and care for a youth who has run away or

10 flu shots for infants in need or

6 fans
for families in need

$500

See the impact of $500

1 family with emergency assistance after a disaster such as a fire or

3 children in need with shoes and clothing for a school year or

5 days of emergency shelter and care for youths who have run away

United Way President and CEO

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Michelle D. Tucker

President and CEO, United Way of Greater St. Louis

Campaign Chair

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Mike Dierberg

Chairman, First Bank

Campaign Chair

Headshot of Nina Leigh Krueger

Nina Leigh Krueger

CEO & President, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Campaign Vice-Chair

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SiSi Beltrán Martí

Vice President & Executive Director, Build-A-Bear Foundation and Cause Marketing

Campaign Cabinet

Board of Directors Chair
Roman Wuller, Thompson Coburn

Campaign Chair
Mike Dierberg, First Bank

Campaign Chair
Nina Leigh Krueger, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Campaign Vice-Chair
SiSi Beltrán Martí, Build-A-Bear Workshop

President and CEO
Michelle D. Tucker, United Way of Greater St. Louis

Mark Birk, Ameren

Steven P. Casazza, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Andrew S. Davidson, KPMG LLP

Timothy Figge, Hussmann Corporation

Zachary Gietl, Edward Jones

Pardeep Gill, Ameren

Brent Gleckler, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Dr. Gireesh Gupchup, Southern Illinois University System

Arica Harris, Edward Jones

Steven Harris, RubinBrown LLP

Scott Hartwig, Regions Bank

Alexis Hershey, Midwest Bank Centre

Bruce Holland, Holland Construction Services, Inc.

Robert S. Holmes, Jr., Commerce Bank

Amy Hunter, Caleres

Molly Hyland, Commerce Bank

Fred Kostecki, RubinBrown, LLP

Aaron Ladner, Edward Jones

Michael Scully, PNC Financial Corporation

William F. Siedhoff, City of St. Louis

Freddie Steinbach, JHS Financial

Jason Tetidrick, Machinists Local 660

Craig Unruh, AT&T Missouri

Kel Ward, BJC

Joseph Weis, Bayer

Eric Willis, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Kasha Windmiller, Alton Steel

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