NCL 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 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. (PDFs for stories in folder)

Education

• Improving access to quality, affordable childcare and early learning opportunities
• Partnering with schools and parents to improve graduation rates
• Providing after-school and mentoring programs for at-risk youth

A smart start for Alex – Central Ohio
Backpack attack helps children prepare for school – Indianapolis, IN
Destination graduation – Dallas, TX
Gearing up for graduation – Bridgeport, CT
Girls justice – San Francisco, CA
Guiding youth to greatness – Chicago, IL
Helping children flourish through quality childcare – Des Moines, IA
High-quality care leads to high-quality results – Denver, CO
It’s never too early to learn – Los Angeles, CA
Meaningful mentors – Passaic County, NJ

Income

• Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education
• Helping hardworking people obtain job training and family-sustaining wages
• Increasing affordable housing for seniors and families

A dream home for Kendra – Palm Beach County, FL
Aiding the first steps to financial stability – New York, NY
Recipe for success – New York, NY
Replacing homelessness with hopefulness – Atlanta, GA
The amazing break – Foley, AL
The light at the end of the tunnel – Orange County, CA
The road to a single mother’s success – Western Connecticut

Health

• Increasing access to critical healthcare services
• Reducing substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence
• Increasing health education and preventive care

A breath of fresh air – Miami, FL
A helping hand in healthcare – Kansas City, KS
Creating bright smiles – Twin Cities, MN
Help is on the line – New Orleans, LA
No room for domestic violence – Madison County, IN
On the road improving lives – Washington, D.C.
Providing hope through special services – Morris County, NJ