Fifth Annual Celebrate Awards Honor Local Nonprofits and Volunteers, Uniting the Community in Celebration

Joy, connection, and well-deserved applause filled the room at Common House Chattanooga on April 17 as United Way of Greater Chattanooga unveiled the winners of the Fifth Annual Celebrate Awards. This community-centric event honors the outstanding...

The Role of Art in Building a More Connected Community  

Meet Charlie.   He started drawing around the age of five. “Art has always been my first love,” he says. “As a teenager I started saying “art is not what I do, art is who I am.”   Today, Charlie is still an artist, and he’s also helping...

Five Years of Celebrating Chattanooga’s Nonprofit Community at the Annual Celebrate Awards 

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is thrilled to mark the 5th anniversary of the Celebrate Awards, an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the incredible efforts of local nonprofits and volunteers dedicated to making our community a better place for...

The Power of Day of Caring

What happens when over 900 community members take the day off work to go volunteer across Greater Chattanooga?    A lot.  Gardens are planted, classrooms and hallways are re-painted. Trash is cleared out and community pantries are filled up. Donation...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Unveils Record Community Impact in 2024 Annual Report 

United Way of Greater Chattanooga's 2024 Annual Report celebrates a year of collaboration and transformative impact on children and families. At a time when more than 9,500 Hamilton County households with children face financial hardship, United Way of Greater...

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 of Greater Chattanooga Launches Youth United Program to Empower High School Students through Leadership and Service

Kickoff event welcomed inaugural group of students from three local schools CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (September 3, 2024) – United Way of Greater Chattanooga is proud to announce the launch of Youth United, a leadership and volunteer program for high school students....

Community Champion Wade Hinton, named United Way of Greater Chattanooga 2024-2025 Campaign Chair

United Way of Greater Chattanooga is thrilled to announce Wade Hinton as the Campaign Chair for the 2024-2025 season. Wade, a passionate advocate and business leader from Chattanooga, brings a dynamic blend of experience and enthusiasm to this pivotal role.Wade is the...

United Way Announces Finalists for Annual Nonprofit Celebrate Awards

Chattanooga, TN (April 23, 2024) - United Way of Greater Chattanooga is thrilled to announce the finalists for its annual Celebrate Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the local nonprofit sector in the last year.   Finalists for the...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s 211 System Strengthened by Federal Support Secured by Congressman Chuck Fleischmann

CHATTANOOGA, TN (March 14, 2024) -- Leaders from United Way of Greater Chattanooga today celebrated the news that their 211 service will soon be expanding to help more families in need, thanks to $1.5 million in one-time Community Project Funds secured by Congressman...

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The Ripple Effect of Giving: Building Stronger Communities Together 

Chattanooga’s transformation over the past few decades has been remarkable. Once a struggling city, it's now ranked as one of the best places to live and work. As a Vols fan, it’s in my DNA to “root for the underdog.”  And I’ve watched our city grow and reshape...

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