Every tax season, thousands of individuals and families in Middle Tennessee count on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program — powered by United Way of Greater Nashville — to file their taxes correctly, and at no cost. For many, these refunds help keep food...
This Veterans Day, United Way of Greater Nashville honors the courage and sacrifice of those who served our nation. And our commitment to them extends far beyond one day. In Tennessee, 7% of veterans live below the poverty level, and another 24% are ALICE — working...
United Way Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity Help a Local Family Build Their Future On Sunday, October 12, fifteen members of United Way of Greater Nashville’s Young Leaders Society and Patricia Hart Society traded their weekend plans for hard hats and hammers....
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announces response to the impending halt in SNAP benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice saying federal food aid will not go out on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. SNAP plays a critical role in...
When Derrick entered the Work Readiness program, he carried with him a quiet struggle—shyness and a lack of confidence. Speaking about himself, especially to unfamiliar people, was something he had avoided for years. But everything began to change during the program’s...
