Heart of Missouri United Way

OUR MISSION

Heart of Missouri United Way fights to improve lives in the community.

OUR IMPACT

We improve the health, education and financial stability of every member of our community by forging unlikely partnerships and co-creating solutions to problems with the help of local members of our community. As a data driven organization Community Investments are made through Impact Grants, COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) grants and Capacity Building/Continuous Improvement program.

UNITED WAY’S EQUITY VISION

We recognize structural racism and other forms of oppression that have contributed to persistent disparities that United Way seeks to dismantle. Our United Way network strives to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized. We work with residents and public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensures everyone has the resources, support, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive. We commit to leveraging all of our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create more equitable communities.

EQUITY FUND

Heart of Missouri United Way recognizes some needs in the community are going unaddressed by our Community Impact 3-year grant cycle model. Our Equity Fund with the advice of the newly formed BIPOC Equity Advisory Council will make recommendations for strategic investments(grants), awareness building, advocacy, and engagement to create more equitable communities.Make your investment to advance equity today.