Economic Mobility

How United Way and East Tennessee employers are addressing the childcare gap for ALICE workers In Knox County, the average[...]

Mother with two children.

Brianne Ogle sits on her living room floor sharing details of her life over the past 14 months, during which[...]

Madasia Middlebrook beams as she shows off her graduation cap, decorated with glitter, flowers and the words: Let everything you[...]

The East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program offers a network of support that fosters growth and resilience for participants and mentors[...]
After years as a stay-at-home mom, Tobi was newly divorced and raising three young daughters on her own. Working full-time,[...]
We launched ALICE@Work to help employers understand and tackle financial barriers for their workforce. For Hillcrest Healthcare, participating in ALICE@Work[...]
Financial freedom is at the core of every thriving community. At United Way of Greater Knoxville, our East Tennessee Collaborative[...]
The East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program offers a network of support that fosters growth and resilience for participants and mentors[...]
Erika's journey with the East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program began during a challenging chapter of her life. Through her work[...]