United Way

noun

1. Formerly Community Chests and Councils of America, United Community Funds and Councils of America. a nationwide civic organization United Way of America or any of its affiliated local groups that raise funds through individual contributions and allocate them to benefit civic and charitable programs and organizations, as the YMCA and Red Cross.

2. a similar and related organization United Way of Canada in Canada.

Example Sentences

In addition to Khan, Mamdani’s transition team includes veterans of city government, including Grace Bonilla, chief executive of United Way of New York City, and Maria Torres-Springer, former deputy mayor for housing, economic development and workforce.

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“If they were sharing identifiable information, I don’t think people would share with us as much as they do,” says Candice Cookson, who answers problem gambling calls in Ohio and leads helpline operations for the United Way of Greater Cleveland.

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Infographics like one from the United Way Family Resource Network suggest offering shelf-stable foods alongside the candy bowl this year.

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“People really don’t understand the scale and scope of what is happening and the ripple effect it will have on the economy and with people just meeting their basic needs,” Angela F. Williams, president and chief executive of United Way, told The Times.

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Already, United Way is seeing an uptick in calls to its 211 centers nationwide from people looking for help with groceries, utility bills and rent, Williams said.

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