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United Way of Greater Nashville Receives $50,000 Donation from The Fallon Company for Winter Storm Recovery Fund
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) today announced a $50,000 contribution from The Fallon Company to support immediate relief efforts for residents impacted by the devastation of Winter Storm Fern. This donation will go directly to the newly established Winter...
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...
Winter Storm Recovery Fund in Davidson County Activated in Response to Severe Weather
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) today announced activation of the Winter Storm Recovery Fund for Davidson County residents impacted by this week’s severe weather. Of UWGN’s nine county footprint, Davidson was the hardest hit and has experienced unprecedented...
Hands On Powered by United Way of Greater Nashville is Monitoring Situation and Preparing to Support Community
Hands On, a program of United Way of Greater Nashville, is actively monitoring the current situation and coordinating with local partners to assess community needs. At this time, emergency responders which include local utilities, municipalities and first responders...
Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee
Individuals, families earning less than $84,000 in 2025 are eligible for free tax prep services United Way of Greater Nashville and partner agencies officially kick off the 22nd annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program, with some sites...
United Way of Greater Nashville Poised to Release Funds in Response to Approaching Halt in SNAP Benefits
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...
United Way, Belmont Students Team Up to Build Brighter Future for Hickman County Families
Photo caption: Belmont students and staff, front row. Back row, building co-owner Jonathon Jarvis and Debby Rainey, UWGN Regional Manager, Community Impact - Williamson, Hickman & Dickson United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announces partnership with Belmont...
15,000 Elementary Students to Receive School Supplies through United Way’s Stuff the Bus
United Way of Greater Nashville announced today that, thanks to generous community donations to its 17th annual Stuff the Bus school supply collection drive,15,000 elementary students will receive backpacks full of school supplies to start the year off ready to learn....
United Way of Greater Nashville Announces 2025-2027 Community Impact Funding to Support Local Nonprofits
United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announced its latest round of community impact funding, awarding critical support to local nonprofit organizations working to address the region’s most pressing needs. The funding will help strengthen programs focused on...
United Way of Greater Nashville Receives $25,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation
The U.S. Bank Foundation drives change in our community.