United for Food Security

See how your support helps neighbors in need. As food insecurity rises, United Way’s 211 and Volunteer Center are connecting families to vital resources and assistance. Explore how your generosity makes a difference, and find help if you or someone you know needs it.

100 Neediest Cases is Underway! Bring Hope to Those in Need

For more than a century, the 100 Neediest Cases program has brought hope and joy to children, families, and individuals each holiday season. United Way partners with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to host this beloved St. Louis tradition, connecting individuals in need with generous community members wishing to give. See how you can support this special program. 

From Receiving Help to Leading with Heart

Karen Jarrett’s support for United Way is rooted in the challenges she has overcome. From receiving help as a baby through a United Way-supported nonprofit partner, Family Forward, to facing three cancer diagnoses as an adult, this dedicated Leadership Giver continues to look beyond her own struggles to uplift others.

Spotlighting United Way's Community Campaign on Show Me St. Louis

Once again, United Way recently took over Show Me St. Louis! Tune in to see how we’re spotlighting the annual Community Campaign—uniting people, resources, and funding to build stronger, more resilient communities. President and CEO, Michelle Tucker and four of our 160 safety net nonprofits highlight the power of collective giving and how your support makes it possible. 

Lineage of Leadership

United Way Leadership Givers like Michelle Ko are community-focused philanthropists who want to serve the St. Louis region as leaders for change. Find out what inspires Michelle’s generosity and why she is so passionate about being a Leadership Giver.

Uniting Blues Fans for a Stronger St. Louis

United Way and the St. Louis Blues teamed up once again for an exciting night celebrating community impact! From live interviews to fan engagement and a live auction, the event is a chance to showcase how our partnership helps over 1 million people. 

Battle of the Corporate Bands

Rock for a great cause! Join us at the Old Rock House for a high-energy showdown as United Way’s corporate partners hit the stage in an epic Battle of the Bands. Cheer on your favorites—The St. Louis Zoo, Nestlé Purina, Safety National, and Daugherty Enterprises Foundation—while supporting our mission to strengthen the community. Don’t miss the music, fun, and impact! 

November 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Old Rock House 

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Divine 9 Challenge Extended to Nov 30th!

Time’s almost up! Make your pledge before the Divine 9 Challenge wraps up on Nov. 30. Every gift through the Charmaine Chapman Leadership Society’s Divine 9 Challenge strengthens our region’s safety net of 160 nonprofits. If you’d like to ensure your organization receives credit for your pledge—or if you still need to make your pledge—simply complete the form to notify United Way. Rest assured, you won’t be charged twice.

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See CCS Chairs, Steven and Arica Harris, discuss the Challenge and what makes it so impactful on The Fix, then help your organization rise to the top!

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Level Up for United Way STL: The 2025 Giving Challenge

Young leaders—ready to make an impact and have fun doing it? Level Up for United Way STL turns giving into a game with challenges like doubling your gift, hitting the $500 milestone, or making your first donation to the United Way’s Community Campaign. Every move forward is a chance to celebrate progress, spark friendly competition, and show how small actions create big change for our community.   



Spread the word: Share this challenge with your friends and colleagues—let’s see who can level up the fastest! 

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Holiday Volunteer Guide

Make this holiday season brighter by giving the gift of your time. From toy drives to serving meals, the Holiday Volunteer Guide has many ways to bring joy and hope to neighbors in need.

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Community Christmas

Community Christmas raises funds and collects items for Southwest Illinois-area nonprofit agencies to purchase and distribute gifts and personal goods to those who need them the most this holiday season. You can donate and view a list of collection boxes by clicking the link below. 

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Watch. Enter. Win! Contest

Did you know United Way of Greater St. Louis supporters like you have a chance to win a new vehicle? It's easy to enter! Watch our mission video and fill out a quick form for your chance to claim the grand prize—a vehicle generously donated by Auffenberg Dealer Group. See the excitement when last year’s winner took home her prize. Enter today and you could be next! 

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