The Volunteer State

While the mention of Volunteers in Tennessee today can conjure the roar of thousands of fans, Smokey the dog in orange and white checkers, and ‘good ‘ole Rocky Top,’ the ethos behind Tennessee’s moniker has everything to do with what it really means to be a...

News and Need: Adolph Ochs and the Neediest Cases Campaign

Adolph Ochs was eldest son of immigrants, a first generation American with five younger siblings when he came to Chattanooga in 1878 with a dream of advancing in the newspaper business. He was 18 and had been working his way into the newspaper business since he began...

Impact, Innovation, & Celebration

The world is changing faster than ever before. Or at least it feels like it. With new data and perspectives flooding our email inboxes, push notifications on our phones, and our social media feeds, it can be hard to keep up. Collaboration and bringing diverse...

Volunteerism and How YOU’VE Made a Difference, a Q/A

April is National Volunteer month and to celebrate we wanted to highlight iHelpChattanooga and to spotlight one of our volunteers who has been giving back since the summer of 2020.  Through iHelpChattanooga, we offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities...

Volunteerism & Loaned Executives

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...

A Volunteer Spirit

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...

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

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 Volunteer State

by Emma Johnson | Featured, Impact, Volunteering

While the mention of Volunteers in Tennessee today can conjure the roar of thousands of fans,...

Kenco + Community: Stories of Impact

by Noah Reaves | Advocacy, Impact, Impact Stories

Kenco isn’t new to serving the community. For quite some time, Kenco has put community outreach at...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Community Investments Funding Recipients

by Noah Reaves | Community Resources, Impact, In The News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Chattanooga...

Mental Illness & Chattanooga’s AIM Center

by Jennifer Crutchfield | Health, Stability

Today, mental health is more critical than ever, and, as we reflect on Mental Health Awareness...

Changing Chattanooga Then and Now: Public Health, the Dread Disease Fund and the Venture Fund

by Jennifer Crutchfield | 100Year, Health

Americans began honoring the work of community health in 1955 but COVID-19 has brought into sharp...

News and Need: Adolph Ochs and the Neediest Cases Campaign

by Jennifer Crutchfield | 100Year, Featured

Adolph Ochs was eldest son of immigrants, a first generation American with five younger siblings...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Winners of Second Annual Celebrate Awards

by Noah Reaves | Events, News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Winners of Second Annual...

Impact, Innovation, & Celebration

by Community Partner | Featured, Impact, Innovation

The world is changing faster than ever before. Or at least it feels like it. With new data and...

Volunteerism and How YOU’VE Made a Difference, a Q/A

by Katie Haremski | Featured, Volunteering

April is National Volunteer month and to celebrate we wanted to highlight iHelpChattanooga and to...

News

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Community Investments Funding Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Community Investments Funding Recipients Media Contact: Terran Anderson Vice President of Community and Corporate Engagement ...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Winners of Second Annual Celebrate Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Winners of Second Annual Celebrate Awards Media Contact: Terran Anderson Vice President of Community and Corporate Engagement terrananderson@uwchatt.org ...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces $4mil in Community Investments for Most Recent Funding Cycle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/30/21 Media Contact: Connor Tarter Director of Marketing & Communications United Way of Greater Chattanooga (972) 904- 9821 connortarter@uwchatt.org Chattanooga, TN., Friday, July 30, 2021 — United Way of Greater Chattanooga is today...

Impact

The Volunteer State

Kenco + Community: Stories of Impact

Kenco isn’t new to serving the community. For quite some time, Kenco has put community outreach at the forefront of their values. Through volunteerism and financial support, Kenco shows up for their community in all kinds of ways. Recently, Kenco has made...