The United Way of Greater St. Louis has received a state allocation of $5 million to distribute across Missouri in partnership with the Missouri Association of United Ways (MAUW).
Hundreds of thousands of people throughout Missouri live in poverty, and this funding distribution will be used to empower them by helping with stable housing and food, jobs and financial mobility, and more.
“This is the first time that the State of Missouri has made a financial investment in this organization. I am glad we were finally able to do this,” said state Sen. Brian Williams. “Our communities and state government recognize how impactful United Way has been to the people they serve across the state.
United Way of Greater St. Louis provides funding and support to more than 160 nonprofit partner agencies that help more than 1 million people across the St. Louis region annually.
Michelle Tucker, United Way president and CEO, said, so many of our local neighbors are struggling, and as we infuse these dollars into communities across the state, we will see a renewed sense of hope as we work to effect positive change.”
