911 is a national emergency number that has been around for decades and adopted by many countries. In recent years, city and state governments across the U.S. have adopted additional three-digit telephone numbers to help individuals and families navigate crisis and...
In mid-July we gathered at Nissan Stadium to collect and distribute school supplies for thousands of students across our community. The riverside drop-off site buzzed with volunteers and local media as supporters arrived with loads of essential school supplies. “You...
During our annual Community Meeting on June 14, we imagined what’s possible for the future of our community and celebrated the outstanding achievements of our workplace campaign partners. Each award winner has demonstrated exceptional dedication and generosity...
You’ve seen it: the rising price of groceries, household items, gas and utility bills. Since the start of the pandemic, virtually every part of our lives has been touched by the mounting price of goods and services, which is especially concerning for our neighbors...
Everyone knows about 911. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of 211, the nationwide service that connects people to community resources, nonprofit services and help during a crisis. 211 puts you in touch with a trained community specialist any time of the day, every...
Since 1986, the Center for Living and Learning has provided recovery and reintegration for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Through residential and vocational programs, the Center helps residents recover from their mental illness in a holistic...
Our neighbors are amazingly talented! For many years, the Greater Nashville region has fostered the talents of content creators of all kinds, from musicians to artists to writers. As we planned our 100th Anniversary festivities, we wanted to ensure that our artist...
Sabrina Franklin joined the Financial Empowerment Center in 2013 and currently holds the position of Financial Counseling Manager. With the June theme of financial independence through savings in mind, she offers a few thoughts on savings and some of her earliest...
Erin Akery, of Madison, is the Senior Manager of the FEC. After graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and working for two years with AmeriCorps in Boston, she joined United Way in 2013 to help Nashvillians achieve greater financial freedom. She...
To every workplace that supported us in 2021: We are so grateful. No. 1 Campaign We are so grateful to Bridgestone Americas for achieving the highest campaign total ($1.96 million) through employee giving, corporate support and special events—and for leading the way...
Our Raise Your Hand Tutoring program partners with administrators and teachers at Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District to implement before and after-school tutoring sessions in thirteen elementary schools. This school year, 89 volunteer...
Jamie Lewis-Stewart, from Murfreesboro, spent nearly a decade working inside the banking system before joining the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) as financial counselor in 2020. For Financial Literacy Month, she offers a few thoughts on her journey and how her...
