Largest Citywide Volunteering Day in Chattanooga: Over 900 Volunteers Participated in Day of Caring 2024 

CHATTANOOGA, Tn (Sept. 23, 2024) -- United Way of Greater Chattanooga's Day of Caring 2024 saw its largest turnout ever, with more than 900 volunteers completing nearly 60 impactful projects across Chattanooga, highlighting the community's volunteer spirit. See...

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...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Serves Record Number of Community Members

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (November 7, 2023) -- In a year of extraordinary community collaboration, United Way of Greater Chattanooga is proud to have served a record number of individuals while fulfilling their mission of “uniting people and resources to build a stronger,...

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 Hosting Largest Volunteer Event of the Year On September 22nd

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE (AUGUST 29, 2023) -- Each year, United Way of Greater Chattanooga connects businesses and individuals to nonprofit needs across the region in a volunteerism event called Day of Caring. With over 400 volunteers already participating, United Way...

United Way of Greater Chattanooga Announces Dionne Jenkins as 2023 Campaign Chair

CHATTANOOGA, TN (June 1, 2023)- United Way of Greater Chattanooga proudly announces Dionne Jenkins as the 2023 Campaign Cabinet Chair. For the last fifteen years, Dionne has shown a unique dedication to connecting in the community through volunteerism, inclusion, and...
Bridge Innovate Partners With the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to Provide Empowering Leadership Tools to Local Nonprofit Leaders

Bridge Innovate Partners With the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to Provide Empowering Leadership Tools to Local Nonprofit Leaders

Bridge Innovate® has partnered with the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to launch “Exemplary Leaders: A Foundational Leadership Program,” offering tuition-free leadership development to 41 nonprofit leaders in the region, based on the acclaimed research of The Leadership Challenge®. This initiative aims to empower nonprofit leaders with essential skills for organizational growth and improved team leadership, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering innovation and leadership for community good.

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