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A Book in the Mail, a Love of Reading at Home
There is something special about watching a child light up when a new book arrives. For Nashville parent Josh Wilson, that excitement has become a familiar part of family life thanks to Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee. As a Nashville native, Josh has seen the...
Building Young Readers, One Book at a Time: How Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee Works
Every month, thousands of young children across Middle Tennessee receive something special in the mail: a book with their name on it. Through Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee, children from birth to age five can build a home library of age-appropriate,...
Designing Goodness, One School Supply Box at a Time
Great things happen when purpose meets creativity and that’s exactly what’s unfolding through our newest collaboration with Veritiv as we design the official 2026 Stuff the Bus school supply collection box for United Way of Greater Nashville. This partnership is...
Meet Brittany Miller: A YLS Leader Making Major Moves
Since joining United Way of Greater Nashville’s Young Leaders Society Board in 2025, Brittany Miller has taken her role by storm — and then some. Known for her reliability, energy, and willingness to jump in wherever help is needed, Brittany is one of those leaders...
Inspiring Volunteerism at Jackson
A Proud Presenting Sponsor of the Mary Catherine Strobel Awards’ 40th Year At Jackson Financial Inc. (Jackson®), giving back is more than a program—it is a core part of the company’s culture. As a returning presenting sponsor of the Mary Catherine Strobel Awards,...
When Crisis Hits, Love Steps In: How Pawster and Dedicated Fosters Keep Families Whole
Pet homelessness doesn’t always begin with abandonment. Often, it begins with crisis. A medical emergency. Housing instability. A sudden life change. In moments like these, loving pet owners can be forced into impossible choices—choices that no one should have to...
A Winter Storm, a Helping Hand, and the Power of Community: Meet Carolyn
When the winter storm hit Middle Tennessee, it left behind more than snow and ice. For many residents, it brought unexpected damage, overwhelming cleanup, and a deep sense of vulnerability. For one winter storm survivor, that experience became a powerful reminder of...
Who’s Making a Difference? Meet the 2026 Strobel Finalists
Honoring 18 incredible volunteers making an impact in our community.