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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.

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

Expanding Access to Nutritious Afterschool Meals and Snacks

The United Way of Greater Knoxville, in partnership with the Knox County Community Garden and Growers Alliance, other community gardens,[...]

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Helping Thousands Find Hope: CONTACT Care Line expands mental health support across Tennessee

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) officially launched our 2025 Campaign with an empowering event at Covenant Health Stadium on[...]

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Girls on the Run Helps Girls Build Confidence On and Off the Track

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) officially launched our 2025 Campaign with an empowering event at Covenant Health Stadium on[...]

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Brewing Opportunity: How The Gateway Center is Turning Recovery into Second Chances

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) officially launched our 2025 Campaign with an empowering event at Covenant Health Stadium on[...]

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Planting Hope: How Collaboration, Partnership, and Care Help Feed a Community

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) officially launched our 2025 Campaign with an empowering event at Covenant Health Stadium on[...]

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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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