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This week, thousands of people in more than 400 communities across the globe will volunteer with United Way to improve lives through our annual Day of Action on June 21.

And while it’s summer in the United States—a time of freedom and fun...

posted at: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 11:59am

A New Lens on Father’s Day

When Emily was born six years ago, it changed more than my life – it changed my perspective. I suddenly saw things through a new lens: how would (fill in the blank) affect my daughter?

Nothing has made that clearer than the purchase of...

posted at: Friday, June 14, 2019 - 8:31am

Why I Advocate

At United Way – in every community we serve – we are fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every individual and every family. In my role at United Way of Kentucky, I know that one of most powerful tools our network brings...

posted at: Wednesday, June 05, 2019 - 11:03am

Alleviating Childhood Hunger in Venezuela

Leczaida is eight years old and lives with her grandmother and five brothers in the El Encantado community in Petare, Venezuela. She doesn’t go to school. Many days, she eats only one meal. There are 4 million children like Leczaida in Venezuela...

posted at: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 8:30am

Influenced By A Fire Ravaged Community

While many students spent their spring break tanning on the beaches, others got their hands dirty, cleaning up the beach. Aéropostale filmed their Spring 2019 campaign in Malibu and within weeks, the sites they had visited were destroyed by...

posted at: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 8:30am

5 Reasons to Find Time for Kids and Teens to Volunteer

Kids and teens are so busy. As a parent, I know how valuable scheduled activities like sports and clubs have been to my children’s development. I’ve always tried to make sure they get enough unstructured time, too. But when other parents tell me...

posted at: Monday, May 20, 2019 - 8:30am