TOGETHER, WE'LL PREPARE.

Let’s help kids not just enter school, but thrive there – from birth through high school graduation and beyond.

TOGETHER, WE'LL EMPOWER.

Let’s help members of our community become more financially stable.

TOGETHER, WE'LL STRENGTHEN.

Let’s coordinate prevention and intervention programs to build a healthier and more resilient community.

TOGETHER, WE'LL SUPPORT.

Let’s provide critical services to ensure the basic needs of our community are met.

TOGETHER, WE'LL PREPARE.

Let’s help kids not just enter school, but thrive there – from birth through high school graduation and beyond.

TOGETHER, WE'LL EMPOWER.

Let’s help members of our community become more financially stable.

TOGETHER, WE'LL STRENGTHEN

Let’s coordinate prevention and intervention programs to build a healthier and more resilient community.

TOGETHER, WE'LL SUPPORT.

Let’s provide critical services to ensure the basic needs of our community are met.

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RESULTS MATTER

United Way is making a better Ohio Valley by creating strategic, scalable solutions focused on education, financial stability, and health. These are the proven building blocks to a good life. Creating solutions in these areas moves people on a pathway from dependence to independence. Partnering with United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to improve conditions and change lives. Together, we will make a better Ohio Valley.

$1.2M

in Community Program Investments in 2018

7,064

lives improved by providing access to affordable prescription medications

2,828

provided educational enrichment service

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2022 – Big Break Owensboro

2022 – Big Break Owensboro

Mar 24, 2022

May 20, 2022 1:00-5 PM @ Ben Hawes Golf Course United Way of the Ohio Valley is hosting Owensboro's very first Big Break Event! Guests will be taking on 8 challenges like the longest drive, the towering flop wall, and attempting to break glass. Awards go to the best...

Trace Adkins Ticket Giveaway March 15 – April 14, 2022

Trace Adkins Ticket Giveaway March 15 – April 14, 2022

Mar 24, 2022

Ever wanted to see one of the best country singers live on stage? Here's your chance! For no cost, you can see Trace Adkins LIVE here in Owensboro, Kentucky at the RiverPark Center. UWOV and RPC have partnered to offer 2 pairs of tickets to 2 lucky winners. All you...

2022 Hunger & Housing Competition

2022 Hunger & Housing Competition

Mar 24, 2022

Toyotetsu Mid-America and United Way of the Ohio Valley have partnered to fight hunger and prevent housing displacement. TTMA has challenged other manufacturing companies to join the two-week competition which involves raising funds and gathering non-perishable food...