United Way of Greater Knoxville Recognizes the Generosity and Dedication of Corporate Partners at Inaugural Champions of Change Breakfast
The local corporate community gathered to kick off the 2024 Campaign for the United Way of Greater Knoxville. 2024 Campaign Chairs, John and Lee Ann Tolsma, kicked off the campaign by welcoming Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, who delivered the keynote address.
The Spring Volunteer Guide Helps You Get Involved On Your Schedule
It’s National Volunteer Week, and United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) has a simple, fun way to get active in your community! Our Spring Volunteer Guide details all kinds of ways to give back between April and the end of June.
The Ripple Effect of Support: How One Small Step Made a Huge Difference for an ETC Participants’ Future
The East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program meets people where they are and helps them achieve their goals. For ETC participant, Nataya, it was one small steps that changed her life.
Tackling ‘Childcare Deserts’: Collaboration Leads to Opening of the first Micro-Center in Knox County
To help address the childcare needs of faculty and staff, Knox County Schools (KCS) turned to the United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) and the YMCA of East Tennessee to pilot a “micro-center” providing on-site childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
The Caring Power of a Community United: How Knoxville Came Together to Support Our Neighbors
In the wake of freezing temperatures and winter storms, many of our neighbors were left without adequate food, clothing and shelter. Our community quickly rallied together to help our neighbors in need.