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United Way of Greater Chattanooga

Over the Years

1920

Community Chest Chattanooga

The purpose of the Community Chest was to “strengthen and make effective the spirit of human helpfulness in Chattanooga.”

1968

UWGC receives an endowment

United Way of Greater Chattanooga becomes one of only a handful of organizations to receive an endowment.

1980

The United Fund gets a new name

The United Fund transitions to the United Way of Greater Chattanooga

1988

Mai Bell Hurley

Mai Bell Hurley becomes the first female campaign chair.

1990

Day of Caring

United Way of Greater Chattanooga held its first Day of Caring, and each year it continues to bring the community together to celebrate the volunteer spirit.

2000

Solving Local Issues

United Way begins selecting local issues to fundraise for and make grants to nonprofits who can address them.

2018

The Hub for Social Innovation

United Way of Greater Chattanooga announces plans to house “The Hub for Social Innovation,” run by Venture Forward, formerly known as the Center for Nonprofits.

2022

New Community Investments Model

United Way of Greater Chattanooga shifts to a competitive funding model

100 Years of Impact within our Community – An Introduction to 100 Years of UWGC

by Katie Haremski | January 20, 2022 | 100Year | 0 Comments

As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to share that this year is our centennial anniversary! While we are excited to celebrate the meaningful work that has come from the past hundred years of service to our community, we’re even more excited to look to the next...

The Chattanooga Community Chest

by Jennifer Crutchfield | February 3, 2022 | 100Year | 0 Comments

Chattanooga has been at the intersection of history for thousands of years and a hub of American milestones in education, health, industry and innovation since John Ross established his trading post in 1816. In 1922, the city boasted a population of 57,000 residents,...

A Century of 2-1-1

by Jennifer Crutchfield | February 10, 2022 | 100Year, 211 | 0 Comments

The Chattanooga landscape in 1982 was in stark contrast to the city we see today but the winds that would bring that change were starting to blow. The leaders whose names are etched in history as agents of these changes were the active in the United Way, their...

A Volunteer Spirit

by Jennifer Crutchfield | March 30, 2022 | 100Year, Volunteering | 0 Comments

When Tennessee became a state in 1796, the Tennessee River was already a highway for westward migration as a new nation was born and pioneers sought lands beyond the original colonies. During the War of 1812 a call went out for troops and Tennessee, after only fifteen...

Volunteerism & Loaned Executives

by Jennifer Crutchfield | April 11, 2022 | 100Year | 0 Comments

Tennessee has been noted throughout its history for the volunteer spirit of its citizens and their willingness to defend their country and their neighbors. Established in 1922, the agency that would become the United Way of Greater Chattanooga led the way with...

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