Mobilizing the Greater St. Louis community with one goal in mind -- helping people live their best possible lives. Helping ou ... r community United Way of Greater St. Louis helps make our region -- 16 counties in Illinois and Missouri - a better place for all of us. Helping nonprofits United Way of Greater St. Louis partners with more than 170 nonprofits to help as many people as possible. United Way connects us all, providing real impact through quality programs and services. Helping people Each year, 1 in 3 local people are helped through United Way of Greater St. Louis. United Way helps people with everything from basic needs to getting a healthy start at life to living a life with dignity. All told, United Way of Greater St. Louis helps 1 million people in the St. Louis region. read more