AARP and United Way Worldwide Expand 211 Caregiver Program to 10 New States – Increasing Support for Millions More Family CaregiversExpansion into additional 211 call centers brings the program to 32 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 50% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 36 million family caregivers.
Housing Insecurity Emerges as Most Pressing Need Across the U.S., New 211 Data ShowsHelpline data shows a 150% increase in housing referrals over the past decade, reaching an all-time high in 2025
211 Helpline Data Reveals Most Pressing U.S. Community NeedsData collected from 16.8 million requests for help in 2024 highlight individuals’ and families’ continued struggle to meet basic needs national
United Way Unveils New Brand Strategy for a New Generation of PhilanthropistsCorresponding brand campaign reminds us that “United is the Way™” that communities around the world can overcome disaster, division and day-to-day struggles
211 Impact Survey Uncovers Widespread Unmet Community Needs NationwideData collected from nearly 16 million requests to the 211 hotline provides in-depth look at top needs nationwide – identifying escalating housing needs
United Way Worldwide Announces New Board of Trustees to Drive Vision and ImpactALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Way Worldwide (UWW) has announced the election of nine new Board Trustees and two second-term trustees, elected by United Way members at the Annual Meeting of the Members held on July 26, 2023.
United Way Worldwide and Survivor Alliance Unveil Fellowship for Survivors of Human TraffickingWashington, D.C., June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Survivor Alliance and United Way Worldwide are launching a new fellowship program that prepares survivors of human trafficking to take on leadership roles in U.S. organizations working to stem the tide of global trafficking.
