A Place to Call Home
For the first 25 years of her life, Neekie was constantly on the move, sometimes in shelters, other times sleeping on a relative’s couch. Time after time, her family lost their h
Creating New Opportunities
Dave Moore understands that young men getting out of jail most often won't be able to secure a job quickly, because he’s an ex-felon himself; the idea for Southside Rides came to
TURNING A CRISIS INTO NEW BEGINNINGS
By giving back, Amir turned his crisis into a new beginning. In doing so, he has helped the teens at The Relatives embark on a new path as well.
From Homeless to Housing
“My family became homeless because I lost my job,” said Katrina Guiles, who worked at a distribution center until she got sick during pregnancy. “I had a baby, and no
Roadmap to the Unexpected
Brody was born with a one-of-a-kind chromosomal defect. There was no roadmap for how to help him. His mother turned to United Way.
Stepping Out of Stereotypes
Ja’Lynn grew up in a single-parent home in an older public housing neighborhood. Driven by her high hopes and expectations, Ja’Lynn’s mother enrolled Ja’Lynn and her brothe
Stable Ground in a Time of Need
Although her journey was rocky, Vaneta always felt supported by Vann and United Way programs, like YWCA and The Relatives. With their support, she followed her passion and became a