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United Way of Greater Nashville Awards $8.2 Million to Local Nonprofit Agencies
United Way of Greater Nashville announced today that it will award $8.2 million in grants to 135 nonprofit agencies throughout the Greater Nashville region. United Way’s Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources through fundraising and grants to fund...
Bridgestone, HCA and Ingram Among Honorees at United Way of Greater Nashville’s Community Meeting
On June 14, hundreds gathered at City Winery Nashville for United Way of Greater Nashville’s 2023 annual Community Meeting. The event recognized leadership and commitment to building stronger communities by partnering with United Way of Greater Nashville during the...
United Way Kicks Off 15th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Collection Drive
Presented by the Tennessee Titans, Piedmont Natural Gas and MAPCO United Way of Greater Nashville officially kicked off its 15th annual Stuff the Bus collection drive to provide school supplies to local students. Basic school supplies can cost parents an average of...
Financial Empowerment Center Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary, Grand Opening of New Location
On May 9, 2023, the Financial Empowerment Center celebrated 10 years of providing free financial counseling and the grand opening of its new location at 217 S. 10th St. The event kicked off with a press conference, followed by a ribbon cutting, open house and tour of...
Young Leaders Society Announces 2023 Board
United Way of Greater Nashville welcomes the following 2023 board members to lead the efforts of the Young Leaders Society, a giving society open to anyone ages 45 and under who pledges $500 annually to United Way of Greater Nashville. Andy Warren, Board President,...
United Way Collecting Bedtime Book Kits for Children in Need
United Way is seeking community support to collect bedtime book kits for children ages birth to five through the Bedtime Books Day of Action—now through March 31. Here’s how to help: Make a kit (or several!). Gather your family and stop by your favorite local book...
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Joins Forces with Nashville United Way to Expand Community Services
United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region (UWGCR) and United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announced today that the two organizations have officially merged as of Feb. 1, 2023. This change was driven by both organizations’ desire to expand services and reach more...
Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee
Individuals, families earning less than $70,000 in 2022 are eligible for free tax prep services Today, United Way of Greater Nashville and partner agencies officially kicked off the 19th annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program. Through...
Volunteers Needed for VITA Free Tax Prep Program
Volunteers Provide In-Person or Virtual Tax Prep Services United Way is recruiting volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program. Volunteers help individuals...
United Way Names Tiffany Thomson Community Impact Manager for Robertson County
United Way of Greater Nashville announced that Tiffany Thomson has joined their Community Impact team to serve Robertson County. In her new role, Thomson will build relationships and identify gaps to support United Way’s work to alleviate poverty and build stronger,...