Systemic barriers sustain generational poverty and create the need for assistance. What if we tackled the root causes instead? At United Way, we’re working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. Our advocacy efforts address immediate needs today while breaking down racial and economic inequities for tomorrow.

Communities of Color-Led Systems Change

Public policy serves as one of the many instruments in our toolkit for driving systemic change, and we are committed to enhancing our approach by increasingly centering the leadership and perspectives of communities of color when determining our advocacy priorities.

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You’re helping us do good work. Energized to make even more change happen? 

Learn: Learn about the needs and issues in our community.
Advocate: Tell your elected officials and candidates about critical needs in your community.
Volunteer: Take action with like minded people about the causes that matter to you.
Give: Give to help us build an equitable future for everyone. Every dollar counts.

For more information on our advocacy work, contact Amanda Sandoval at asandoval@uwkc.org.

At United Way, we’re working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. Our partnerships, investments, and advocacy are guided by our commitment to racial justice.