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Impact Stories & Features
East Tennessee Collaborative Mentor Highlight: How Mobility Mentors Help Families Reach Their Goals
East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) helps families push toward their goals and find financial independence. This works by connecting mentors from[...]
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Knoxville Mom Overcomes Obstacles to Pursue Education and Dreams with East Tennessee Collaborative
UPDATED 2025: “The East Tennessee Collaborative program altogether is helping people become self-sufficient. It’s giving people a boost and speeding[...]
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Knoxville Family Overcomes Homelessness and Finds Support Through East Tennessee Collaborative
In Knox County, 40 percent of families are unable to access basic needs on their income alone. With housing prices[...]
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The Big Give Supports a Record Number of Nonprofits, Creating an Impact for East Tennessee
Each year, United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) hosts the Big Give, a 24-hour Giving Tuesday campaign designed to raise[...]
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United Way of Greater Knoxville Launches Annual Holiday Volunteer Guide
As the holiday season approaches, United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is excited to launch its annual "Holiday Guide to[...]
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Listening Goes a Long Way: How the Knox Pride Podcast Became a Powerful Voice in the Community
John Camp, Executive Director of Knox Pride Community and Resource Center and CEO of the East Tennessee Equality Council, understood[...]
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The Food Security Assessment: A Community-Led Initiative for a Just and Equitable Food System
Healthy food is a basic human right. It is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle. When individuals and families[...]
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Empowering East Tennessee Families Towards Financial Freedom with ETC
Many hardworking families across East Tennessee struggle to make ends meet on their limited income alone. Between the rising prices[...]
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Lights On Afterschool 2023
At United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK), we are excited to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs for children at[...]
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