Economic Mobility

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon (left) and Chrystal Armstrong Brown, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Knoxville (right), stand at the center of a large crowd on brick steps in downtown Knoxville, holding an oversized check that reads "United Way Greater Knoxville, 2026 Community Investment Grants, $3,910,000." People around them are smiling and clapping on a sunny day, with office buildings and trees in the background.
Press Release

UWGK AWARDS $3.9 million IN GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS

KNOXVILLE, TN (September 10, 2026) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) has awarded $3.9 million in[...]

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Impact Stories & Features

Workforce Development Starts with Childcare

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

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Impact Stories & Features

Economic Mobility Takes a Village: Brianne’s Story

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

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Coaching Brings Confidence and a New Career: Madasia’s Story

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

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Building a Legacy: How ETC Helped Jennifer Start Her Business and Achieve Stability

The East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program offers a network of support that fosters growth and resilience for participants and mentors[...]

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Finding Support to Start Over: How ETC Sets the Foundation for Long-Term Stability 

After years as a stay-at-home mom, Tobi was newly divorced and raising three young daughters on her own. Working full-time,[...]

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Breaking Barriers to Economic Mobility: How Hillcrest Healthcare is Leading the Way with ALICE@Work

We launched ALICE@Work to help employers understand and tackle financial barriers for their workforce. For Hillcrest Healthcare, participating in ALICE@Work[...]

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Building Bridges to Financial Freedom: ETC’s Impact in 2024

Financial freedom is at the core of every thriving community. At United Way of Greater Knoxville, our East Tennessee Collaborative[...]

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Empowerment Through Collaboration: How an ETC Mentor Bridges Gaps to Brighter Futures

The East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) program offers a network of support that fosters growth and resilience for participants and mentors[...]

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