United Way in the Media
Our impact in the community is gaining media coverage
Take a look at some of the ways that our United Way is being noticed in the news!
2023
March
Erin Smith and Melissa Fanning from the United Way share information about upcoming events for the month of April, reminders about free tax prep services and the fundraiser Power of the Purse; WBGZ:
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Our Daily Show Interview: United Way- Steve Thompson & Karen Lintz; Riverbender:
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St. Louis Region Money Smart Kid Essay Contest Open For Submissions; Riverbender:
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2023
February
Beyond Black History Month; Alton Telegraph:
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Free tax prep available in Madison County; Alton Telegraph:
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Emily Pitts named to United Way board; St. Louis American:
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United Way of Greater St. Louis announces two promotions; Illinois Business Journal:
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United Way eyes second century of impact; Alton Telegraph:
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Natalie Jablonski named 2023 United Way of Greater St. Louis Illinois Division board chair; Illinois Business Journal:
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United Way and partners providing free tax preparation; Warren County Record:
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2023
January
United Way of Greater St. Louis President and CEO, Michelle Tucker, was recently featured in the St. Louis Business Journal, discussing 2023 preparation, opportunities, and challenges:
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2022
December
United Way’s Community Christmas Raises Thousands Of Dollars To Help People During The Holidays:
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United Way of Greater St. Louis President and CEO, Michelle Tucker, shares a special “thank you” in the St. Louis American:
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STL TV talks with Rick Skinner and Becky White from United Way about how people can help donate and volunteer for some holiday programs.
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Dancing Santas spread holiday spirit and raise money for United Way’s 100 Neediest Cases program:
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Becky White and Erin Smith from United Way discuss thee 100 Neediest Cases program on WBGZ 107.1:
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The East St. Louis Monitor featured the winners of our Charmaine Chapman Society Divine 9 Fundraising Challenge on 12/8:
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November
World Wide Technology employees gathered to recently assemble 1,500 reading kits in Edwardsville, Illinois in partnership with the United Way of Greater St. Louis Service2Go program:
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During Veterans Day weekend, United Way’s partnership with Ameren through a Veteran’s fund is highlighted for their donation of $25,000 to support veterans needing energy assistance:
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United Way campaign co-chairs Penny Pennington and Rusty Keeley discuss how vital United Way and its partners have been to the growth of the St. Louis region on 11/10:
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Erin Smith, VP of Communications, is interviewed on WBGZ radio about United Way’s Community Christmas program and the need for drop box locations on 11/1:
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October
United Way of Greater St. Louis celebrates 100th milestone on KSDK’s, Show Me St. Louis on 10/27:
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United Way leaders and Charmaine Chapman Society member, Debra Pitts, are interviewed on WBGZ radio about the importance of our Leadership Giving Societies on 10/10:
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Our Charmaine Chapman Leadership Society campaign chairs, Adrian and Vernon Vito Bracy, wrote an op-ed for the St. Louis American about the significance of Black philanthropy on 10/6:
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September
Michelle Tucker and leaders from Busey Bank discuss their organization’s longstanding partnership with each other and United Way’s 100-year anniversary on 9/30:
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United Way joins KMOV’s Great Day! on 9/28:
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Regina Greer was interviewed by the Belleville News-Democrat on 9/27 about United Way’s response to the flooding:
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Michelle Tucker and Regina Greer were interviewed by NOW TV discussing United Way’s impact and how the community can get involved:
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The Charmaine Chapman Society was featured in the St. Louis American on 9/16:
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