Fifth Annual Celebrate Awards Honor Local Nonprofits and Volunteers, Uniting the Community in Celebration

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...
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The Role of Art in Building a More Connected Community  

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...
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Five Years of Celebrating Chattanooga’s Nonprofit Community at the Annual Celebrate Awards 

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...
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The Other End of the Line: How 211 Meets Neighbors Where They’re At 

Take a minute to remember the last time you needed to ask for help. How did it make you feel? Were you able to find the assistance you needed?   Maybe you were on the side of the road with a flat tire. Maybe you needed to call in sick for work. Maybe you...
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The Power of Day of Caring

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...
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United Way of Greater Chattanooga Unveils Record Community Impact in 2024 Annual Report 

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...
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Largest Citywide Volunteering Day in Chattanooga: Over 900 Volunteers Participated in Day of Caring 2024 

CHATTANOOGA, Tn (Sept. 23, 2024) -- United Way of Greater Chattanooga's Day of Caring 2024 saw its largest turnout ever, with more than 900 volunteers completing nearly 60 impactful projects across Chattanooga, highlighting the community's volunteer spirit. See...
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Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Blueprint for Success in Hamilton County

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:...
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United Way of Greater Chattanooga Launches Youth United Program to Empower High School Students through Leadership and Service

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....
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Community Champion Wade Hinton, named United Way of Greater Chattanooga 2024-2025 Campaign Chair

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...
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Bridge Innovate Partners With the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to Provide Empowering Leadership Tools to Local Nonprofit Leaders

Bridge Innovate Partners With the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to Provide Empowering Leadership Tools to Local Nonprofit Leaders

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Bridge Innovate® has partnered with the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to launch “Exemplary Leaders: A Foundational Leadership Program,” offering tuition-free leadership development to 41 nonprofit leaders in the region, based on the acclaimed research of The Leadership Challenge®. This initiative aims to empower nonprofit leaders with essential skills for organizational growth and improved team leadership, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering innovation and leadership for community good.

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The Power of Day of Caring

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...

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