Turn Someone's Hardship to HOPE
With the newest data available to us, we know that 1 in 4 people – or 331,000 people in our 7-county region – are living in poverty or are facing hardship. They struggle to afford just the basics needed: food, housing, transportation, child care, and education.
Help us lift our neighbors from hardship to hope by raising $75 million by 2030 to ensure all kids and families have what they need!
Since the company’s founding in 2015, Chemours employees have generously contributed over $150,000 to our community through Metro United Way’s impactful work. Through workplace campaigns, chili cookoffs, and dessert showdowns, Chemours has generously financed Metro United Way’s transformative community change.
Chemours is proud to UNITE with our partners at Metro United Way to create a stronger, more equitable community for all.
For more than 100 years, Metro United Way has been improving lives and our community, which includes Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. We are uniquely positioned to harness the power of donors, volunteers, thought leaders, experts, other nonprofits, and government at all levels to ensure positive, sustainable change for every person in our seven-county region. Now more than ever, we are focused on three priorities: thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community. We invite you to join us and be a part of transforming Greater Louisville.
There’s nothing more important than ensuring our community’s children have what they need to thrive.
Learn MoreWhen families have what they need, they can break cycles of poverty and work toward a better tomorrow for future generations and our entire community.
Learn MoreWe envision the Greater Louisville region as a place where zip code doesn’t determine destiny and everyone has the opportunity to grow into their full potential.
Learn MoreOur neighborhood model prioritizes resident-driven priorities, strategies and solutions for investment, and understands that sustained neighborhood change requires listening to residents, authentic relationship-building, significant investment, and a long-term commitment.
Learn MoreYoung Men United is designed to create barrier-free pathways for young Black men to reach their academic and career goals by bringing wrap-around supports to youth in our community to and through college graduation.
Learn MoreBlack L.O.V.E. (Live. Own. Vote. Excel.) Philanthropic Partnership utilizes strategic guidance and leadership of Black leaders and philanthropic partners. The partnership structure provides a collaborative opportunity to pool philanthropic resources and collective thought leadership.
Learn MoreYALift! is a guaranteed income pilot program to empower young adults to forge their own path toward financial security.
Learn MoreWe serve Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana.
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Louisville ranks 5th in the nation for concentrated poverty
Kentucky is the 7th poorest state in the country; Indiana has the 20th highest poverty rate
There is a 12-year life expectancy gap between East and West Louisville
Homelessness has increased by 41% from 2018 to 2021 in Louisville
1 in 5 families in MUW’s 7-county region struggle to make ends meet
Kentucky ranks 40th in the country in child wellbeing; Indiana ranks 24th
22% of Kentucky children and 16% of Indiana children live in poverty
In 2019, the poverty rate for African Americans in Louisville was around 26%, compared to approximately 10% for white residents
When compared to peer cities, Louisville’s nonprofit organizations receive less support from several key sources.
Source: 2023 Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) “State of Nonprofit Sector” report
High-income households give less and our local government is spending less to address challenges than local governments in other cities.
Source: 2023 Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) “State of Nonprofit Sector” report
If those who make more than $200,000/year raised their annual giving by simply 1% of their total income – that would put Louisville on par with our peer cities for individual giving – and bring in an additional $80 million a year.
Source: 2023 Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) “State of Nonprofit Sector” report
884 family engagement kids and 1,400 developmental play kits distributed to parents and pediatricians
24,000 diapers collected during Day of Action
223 beds built for kids in need
817 children screened through our Ages & Stages Developmental Screening Hub
43,000 books distributed through our Little Free Libraries
249 individuals received financial coaching to increase income, savings, and credit scores and decrease debt
36 families in southern Indiana moved towards homeownership
21,896 individuals connected to resources through our 2-1-1 helpline
161 college scholarships given to young men of color
35 youth taken on HCBU college tours
22 Black-led nonprofits received in-depth training and financial support
41,413 impact kits created and distributed to 91 nonprofit partners
Metro United Way is uniquely positioned to address the biggest needs in our community through data-driven collective action that uses a holistic model.
Consider a gift to Metro United Way today to invest in a stronger, more equitable future for all.
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