When we come together, there’s no limit to what our community can do.
United Way of Central Missouri’s 2026 Campaign is all about showing up for the children, families, seniors, and neighbors who need us most. Every gift, every workplace campaign, every volunteer, and every act of generosity helps build a stronger future for the place we all call home.
Every Great Story Starts With Someone Who Cares
Across Central Missouri, people are facing challenges that can feel too big to take on alone. But through United Way, local businesses, donors, volunteers, and partner agencies come together to meet those needs with care, compassion, and real solutions.
Your support helps provide meals, shelter, education, mental health resources, early childhood support, disability services, emergency assistance, and so much more.
Because when this community comes together, we reach higher.
Your Gift Goes to Work Right Here at Home
In 2026, your support helps United Way:
Support 25 local nonprofit partner agencies
Fund 30+ community grants each year
Lead initiatives that meet emerging community needs
Strengthen early childhood development, mental health, and volunteer engagement
Connect people to opportunities to serve and give back
Help individuals and families across our service area thrive
This Year, We’re Reaching for the Sky
The 2026 Campaign is inspired by something simple but powerful: the belief that we can go farther when we go together.
Just like every favorite story, our community is made up of different people, different strengths, and different roles. Some lead. Some serve. Some give. Some cheer others on. But every person has a part to play.
And when we all step into that part, incredible things happen.
Ways to Get Involved
There’s a Place for You in This Story
Give
Your donation supports programs and services that help people across Central Missouri.
Run a Workplace Campaign
Bring your team together around a shared purpose and make giving easy, meaningful, and fun.
Volunteer
Lend your time and talents to local projects, events, and partner agency needs.
Advocate
Share the mission, invite others in, and help more people understand the impact of United Way.