Deanna Mathis

The Other End of the Line: How 211 Meets Neighbors Where They’re At 

Take a minute to remember the last time you needed to ask for help. How did it make you feel? Were you able to find the assistance you needed?   Maybe you were on the side of the road with a flat tire. Maybe you needed to call in sick for work. Maybe you...

Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Blueprint for Success in Hamilton County

In today’s challenging economy, more than one in three working households in Hamilton County struggle to make ends meet. More than 9,500 households with children are living in financial hardship. These families fall into the category known as ALICE:...

United Way Hosts Over 500 Volunteers Across the City During Annual Day of Caring Event

CHATTANOOGA, TN (SEPTEMBER 22, 2023) -- In an inspiring day of community connection and service, volunteers completed more than 40 projects over the course of the day on September 22nd through United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s annual Day of Caring.   This year,...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Commits $600,000 Through Bridge Fund to Meet Urgent Basic Needs 

In direct response to rising demand and growing funding gaps across the nonprofit sector, United Way of Greater Chattanooga is committing $600,000 through its Bridge Fund, a vital resource that supports local organizations providing food, shelter,...