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Our Impact

United Way of Greater St. Louis mobilizes the community with one goal in mind—helping people live their best possible lives.

What We’re Facing

hours of minimum wage work per week is what it would take for a single parent of two

of those served by United Way and its partner nonprofits last year were children

calls last year to our 2-1-1 call center with most of the calls requesting help with basic needs assistance

Impact Areas

Our impact areas work together to support a strong regional safety net - creating a stronger, healthier and more equitable region.

Provide Food & Shelter

Basic needs aren't so basic for some. This support helps position people for a better tomorrow.

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Establish Financial Stability

If families and individuals have secure financial footing, they are less likely to require other services and more likely to succeed.

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Foster Learning

Everyone deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Improve Health

Being healthy is vital for children to grow and develop and for adults to live a full and productive life.

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Strengthen Communities

The presence of a robust and safe community can enhance the lives of its community members, affording them the necessary tools to thrive.

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The community we help and the nonprofits we fund

United Way of Greater St. Louis is proud to serve 16 counties in Illinois and Missouri with a population of nearly 3 million people. Working with 164 local nonprofits, we’ve created a strong network and safety net for our community members. Explore the regions we serve and our network nonprofits providing critical and immediate resources to people in the St. Louis region.

Communities we help Nonprofits we fund