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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,...
Bridgestone Raises $2.3 Million for United Way Nashville
Bridgestone Americas has raised $2.3 million this year for the United Way of Greater Nashville to support the organization’s network of local organizations. The donation is part of the company’s nearly 30-year partnership with United Way, which includes an annual...
United Way Names Debby Rainey Community Impact Manager for Williamson, Hickman Counties
United Way of Greater Nashville announced today that Debby Rainey has joined their Community Impact team to serve Williamson and Hickman counties. In her new role, Rainey will build relationships, bridges and identify gaps to support United Way’s work to alleviate...
United Way of Greater Nashville Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Service to Community
More Than 400 Guests Gathered for Evening of Celebration United Way of Greater Nashville celebrated 100 years of service with a cocktail reception at Saint Elle on Thursday, thanks to support from Regions Bank. More than 400 guests, including nonprofit agency...
United Way Seeking Volunteers for Raise Your Hand Tutoring Program
Volunteer Tutors Help Students Improve Math, Reading Skills United Way of Greater Nashville is seeking volunteers for its 2022-23 Raise Your Hand tutoring program in Williamson and Robertson counties. Tutors serve before and after school alongside teachers to help...
United Way Launches 100th Anniversary Commemorative Poster Design Contest
Submissions Accepted Now through August 31 United Way of Greater Nashville invites artists and community members of all backgrounds—students to emerging artists to professional designers—to celebrate its 100th anniversary through a commemorative poster design that...
14,000 Students to Receive School Supplies through United Way’s Stuff the Bus
Sponsored by the Tennessee Titans and Piedmont Natural Gas United Way of Greater Nashville announced today that, thanks to generous community donations to its annual Stuff the Bus school supply collection drive, 14,000 students will receive backpacks full of school...