Thank You!
You are the driving force behind our work, empowering us to serve more neighbors in need every year and build deeper connections in the community. We are so grateful for each of you. Thank you for your unwavering leadership.
“Giving back to the community I call home has mattered to me for many years. Through my support of United Way and my Leadership Club giving, I’m proud to help hardworking families and their children meet urgent needs today while building a path toward long‑term stability. That commitment, and a belief in helping people feel connected to opportunity and to each other, is what inspired me to get more involved with United Way as the 2026 Leadership Club Champion.”
Ketha Richardson
Leadership Club Champion
Director of Workforce Development and Corporate Training at EPB
Your Generosity in Action
Your support for our mission of uniting people and resources in building a stronger, healthier community empowers us to show up for our neighbors every day. Together, we’re driving impact in three core areas.
211 & Direct Assistance
211 is a free and confidential helpline connecting neighbors to food, housing, employment, and more. United Way answers more than 73,000 211 requests across phone calls, texts, and emails, and provides more than $800,000 in direct assistance every year.
Investing in Local Nonprofits
United Way supports over 70 nonprofits with over $4M through our inclusive grant model every year. Our team also provides innovative programing open to all area nonprofits to build capacity and collaborate.
Fostering Family-Friendly Workplaces
Our United for Working Families initiative arms local employers with the data and tools they need to offer family-friendly benefits, like flexibility and childcare support.
Leave a Legacy
United Way donors have a profound passion for our community. By making a planned gift to United Way, you can leave a legacy to support the work you care so deeply about for generations to come. Whether through your will, retirement funds, or other simple estate planning techniques, your planned gift is a future-focused way to support critical work in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I contribute such a large annual gift to United Way when there are so many other worthy causes?
Collective giving is powerful in helping to solve our community’s greatest challenges. Your dollar works harder when it’s working together with those of other donors. A gift to United Way is put directly to work ensuring every child has the resources to thrive, and families are empowered to break the cycle of financial hardship.
What level of generosity includes Leadership Club?
Members of the Leadership Club commit to a gift of $1,000 – $9,999 each year. Gifts pledged during the 2025 United Way campaign are payable by the end of 2026.
What is the value of being in Leadership Club?
– Exclusive invites to Leadership Club events
– Engagement with Greater Chattanooga’s critical business and government leaders
– Fulfillment of collectively impacting the lives of our neighbors and future generations
– Connection to like-minded philanthropic folks!
Still Have Questions? Reach out anytime!
Our staff is always happy to talk with you and learn more about your charitable passions. Reach out today!