Building Brighter Futures: How ETC Empowered a Single Mom to Achieve Her Goals
ETC participant, Megan, is a dedicated single mom of three. For years, she has worked as a medical billing specialist without having the resources to earn her accreditation. With support from ETC, Megan became a certified biller and opened doors to a brighter future.
United, We Can: How a Local Partnership Provided Over 500 Meals to Families This Thanksgiving
United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) partnered with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knox County Parks and Recreation, the Knox County Mayor’s Office, and dedicated volunteers to distribute over 500 Thanksgiving meals to families in our local Community Schools this holiday season.
The Long Road to Success: What Can Be Achieved with Someone Walking Beside You
Through mentorship and participant-led goal-setting, ETC empowers parents and caregivers to pursue their dreams. Whether they need long-term support or just a boost to make it through hard times, ETC helps people build a brighter future. For ETC participant LaShae, someone walking beside her during a hard time made all the difference.
Celebrating the Impact of Volunteerism in Our Community: The 2024 Spring Volunteer Guide Broke Records
United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is excited to celebrate the success of our annual Spring Volunteer Guide. This year, we are proud to announce that the guide saw record-breaking participation with 1,495 volunteers serving 50 organizations.
United for a Brighter Future: Celebrating Our Community Schools Partners
United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) celebrated the supporters that make Community Schools possible with a Thank You Breakfast.
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.
