Challenges Of Giving During Trying Economic Times

Kansas City, MO – Last April, Brent Stewart came to town to become President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Kansas City. Stewart is the first African American to head the United Way in Kansas City. But he's also the first permanent president since the Northland, Johnson County and the Kansas City agencies joined forces in a merger. The United Way's three target areas are education, health and income. When KC Currents' Susan Wilson visited Brent Stuart this last week, he explained that this last area has special significance for him.

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