The Power of United Impact

The Power of United Impact

The Power of United Impact Podcast brings you inside the work of the 160+ nonprofits supported by United Way of Greater St. Louis. These organizations form our safety net, collaborating together to provide essential services that uplift our neighbors and strengthen our community. Join us as we share impactful stories, conversations with St. Louis leaders, and ways you can be part of making St. Louis a stronger, more united community. Because when we come together, we create lasting impact. Listen in and be part of the movement for lasting change.

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May 21, 2026 35 mins

On the latest episode of The Power of United Impact Podcast, we sit down with Allison Williams, President & CEO of Wyman Center, to discuss the life-changing programs that help youth across our community thrive. From the Teen Outreach Program(TOP) to mentorship and leadership development opportunities, we discuss how United Way-funded programs are creating safe spaces, building connections, and empowering the next generation. ...

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In the latest episode of The Power of United Impact podcast, Anthony D’Agostino, CEO of Peter & Paul Community Services (PPCS), joins the conversation to highlight our vital partnership.

D’Agostino shares how PPCS goes beyond offering a bed, providing a comprehensive path to stability for neighbors facing homelessness, mental illness, and chronic health challenges. Listen to the full episode now.

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March 5, 2026 31 mins

Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson joins The Power of United Impact Podcast to discuss Arch Madness, its significance to our city, our third consecutive year as a Community Service Partner, and our mission to support local youth through sports.

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February 19, 2026 41 mins

This month on the Power of United Impact, we are featuring an icon from the St. Louis community, Dr. Donald Suggs, publisher of the St. Louis American.

We discussed Black History Month, his professional journey, St. Louis’s heyday, and more. 

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January 28, 2026 24 mins
Our latest episode of The Power of United Impact Podcast is out now!   We sat with Cheri Tillis, Fathers & Families Support Center, CEO, and discussed how connection, resources, and community support can change outcomes for dads, and the families who count on them. When fathers are supported, families thrive! 
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December 17, 2025 27 mins

This Month on The Power of United Impact Podcast, we’re joined by Melinda Monroe, CEO of Nurses for Newborns, a United Way-funded agency.

We discuss community collaboration, prevention-based care, and how our safety net supports families and babies in getting a healthy start across our region. 

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November 21, 2025 34 mins

This month on The Power of United Impact Podcast, we’re having a special episode all about one of our most beloved holiday programs-100 Neediest Cases. 

We sat down with Big Brothers Big Sisters, a United Way funded agency, and a participating nonprofit, to talk about why these efforts mean so much to the families we serve. 

And of course, we talked with our own Becky White, who breaks down how the program works, why it matters, an...

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October 18, 2025 17 mins

In this new episode of The Power of United Impact we welcome the CEO of Employment Connection, Sal Martinez. From empowering families through programs like United for Families to supporting youth, veterans, and job seekers, Employment Connection is helping people every day. 

Tune in to hear how United Way of Greater St. Louis helps agencies like Employment Connection grow their impact through funding, partnerships, and collaboratio...

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September 17, 2025 22 mins

In this new episode, our 2025 Bank of America Student Leaders Interns share their United Way experiences and how they’re stepping up to build a stronger future for our community.

Tune in to learn more about the next generation of leaders and changemakers!

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August 14, 2025 30 mins

In our latest episode of The Power of United Impact Podcast, we sit down with Duo Dogs to explore how therapy dogs are changing lives.

From comforting veterans to empowering kids with disabilities. Learn how United Way of Greater St. Louis helps nonprofits like Duo Dogs thrive through funding, partnerships and more!

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July 17, 2025 24 mins

In this episode of The Power of United Impact Podcast, we sit down with Kristen Wild, President & CEO of Operation Food Search, a United Way funded agency.

Tune in as we explore the effects of food insecurity, how access to healthy food creates stability for families, and how collaboration from local pantries, United Way, and other nonprofits plays a critical role in building a stronger region.

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June 18, 2025 24 mins

In this episode we sit down with Christopher Williams, Executive Director of Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County, to talk about how community collaboration is changing lives for homeless veterans right here in St. Louis.

Hear how partnerships with United Way, 211, and CIE are providing veterans with more than just housing, they are helping veterans live their best possible live...

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May 22, 2025 32 mins

We sat down with Meredith Knopp, President & CEO of the St. Louis Area Foodbank, to unpack how community collaboration, volunteerism, and United Way’s safety net are helping feed thousands every week, and how programs like the Community Information Exchange (CIE) alongside 211, are strengthening that support.

Don’t miss the impact stories, break down myths and misconceptions about hunger & more!

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April 16, 2025 23 mins

For Episode 2, we sat down with Scott Walker, President & CEO of LifeWise STL, one of our trusted United Way Safety Net partners, to talk about how our programs, like the IDA and ASSET programs, are helping people move toward financial stability, stronger mental health, and brighter futures. Hear how your support fuels real change to empower lives every day!

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February 26, 2025 20 mins

In this episode, our President & CEO Michelle Tucker sits down with Jennifer Jaeger, Executive Director at the American Heart Association, to discuss heart disease, the power of our safety net of nonprofits, and how our 160+ nonprofit partners are changing lives every day by uniting together. 

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