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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.
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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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United Way of Greater Knoxville distributes emergency funding for food assistance services in City of Knoxville

Knoxville, TENN., November 21, 2025 — United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is distributing $200,000 in emergency funding for food[...]

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Impact Stories & Features

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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United Way of Greater Knoxville Announces $550,000 in Emergency Funding to Sustain Essential Nonprofit Services

Knoxville, TENN., June 30, 2025 — United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) announces $550,000 in emergency funding to 15 nonprofit[...]

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Impact Stories & Features

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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Delivering More Than Meals, Serving Dignity, Independence, and Hope.

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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Celebrating National Volunteer Month: Corporate Volunteers Brought Energy and Impact

In honor of National Volunteer Month, United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) hosted a Day of Caring, a community-wide volunteer[...]

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