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United Way In Action
Raising Hands, Building Futures: How One Student Is Inspiring a Love of Learning
When he first heard about United Way’s Raise Your Hand Tutoring program, it wasn’t through a flyer or social media post—it was through his sister. Both were looking for ways to give back to their community, and Raise Your Hand felt like the perfect fit. “I had done a...
A Young Leader Making a Big Difference
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...
Honoring Veterans — Today and Every Day
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...
Building Hope, One Nail at a Time
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....
Hands On Highlights
Stepping Up When It Counts: How One Volunteer Leader Helps Power Debris Cleanup Efforts
When Winter Storm Fern hit Middle Tennessee, the scale of destruction was staggering. Neighborhoods were left covered in fallen trees, debris, and damage that will take months to clear. But as always, Hands On volunteers stepped in immediately, guided by Disaster...
Nominations Open for 40th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards
Hands On to Honor Middle Tennessee Volunteers Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville (Hands On) invites the community to nominate outstanding volunteers in Middle Tennessee for the 40th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards (Strobel Awards). The...
Stronger Schools, Brighter Futures: The Lasting Impact of 400 Power HRG Volunteers
Nearly 400 Power Home Remodeling Group (Power HRG) volunteers rolled up their sleeves in Nashville to transform three local schools. Together with Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville, the team brought new life to classrooms, playgrounds, and common...
Celebrating Jackson’s Ongoing Commitment to Volunteerism and Financial Literacy
Service makes a lasting impact in our community.