The financial pressure on working families in Hamilton County continues to grow, with new ALICE data showing that more than 41,000 households are working, sometimes multiple jobs, but still struggling to make ends meet. These families are considered Asset...

A new report from United Way of Greater Chattanooga and its research partner United for ALICE revealed that the cost of living for a Hamilton County family of four with two children in child care rose by $8,200 in just one year. At the same time,...

Joy, connection, and well-deserved applause filled the room at Common House Chattanooga on April 17 as United Way of Greater Chattanooga unveiled the winners of the Fifth Annual Celebrate Awards. This community-centric event honors the outstanding...

Meet Charlie.   He started drawing around the age of five. “Art has always been my first love,” he says. “As a teenager I started saying “art is not what I do, art is who I am.”   Today, Charlie is still an artist, and he’s also helping...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is thrilled to mark the 5th anniversary of the Celebrate Awards, an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the incredible efforts of local nonprofits and volunteers dedicated to making our community a better place for...

What happens when over 900 community members take the day off work to go volunteer across Greater Chattanooga?    A lot.  Gardens are planted, classrooms and hallways are re-painted. Trash is cleared out and community pantries are filled up. Donation...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga's 2024 Annual Report celebrates a year of collaboration and transformative impact on children and families. At a time when more than 9,500 Hamilton County households with children face financial hardship, United Way of Greater...

In today’s challenging economy, more than one in three working households in Hamilton County struggle to make ends meet. More than 9,500 households with children are living in financial hardship. These families fall into the category known as ALICE:...

Kickoff event welcomed inaugural group of students from three local schools CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (September 3, 2024) – United Way of Greater Chattanooga is proud to announce the launch of Youth United, a leadership and volunteer program for high school students....

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is thrilled to announce Wade Hinton as the Campaign Chair for the 2024-2025 season. Wade, a passionate advocate and business leader from Chattanooga, brings a dynamic blend of experience and enthusiasm to this pivotal role.Wade is the...