Survivor Family Begins Rebuild After 2023 Tornadoes
For Marcella and her family, recovery from the 2023 tornadoes is finally taking a tangible step forward. With support from the Davidson County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) and Rebuilding Together Nashville, they are demolishing and rebuilding their home—a powerful...
Our All-Women Senior Leadership Team Leads with Purpose
March is Women’s History Month—a time to reflect on the resilience, contributions, and leadership of women who have paved the way for future generations. At United Way of Greater Nashville, we are proud to honor this legacy by celebrating our all-women senior...
Powering Pathways to High-Demand Careers
For aspiring line workers in Williamson and Dickson Counties, the path to a stable, high-paying career has become a reality—thanks to scholarship support from United Way. Through our Transformation Fund, each student received $4,750 to cover tuition for the...
Five Tips for Writing a Strong Strobel Award Nomination
The Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards are Middle Tennessee’s largest celebration of volunteerism. Each May, Hands On powered by United Way of Greater Nashville honors the legacy of Mary Catherine Strobel, a Nashvillian best remembered for her tireless, joyful...
The Value of Corporate Volunteerism: Why Your Company Needs a Strategy of Service
Volunteering doesn’t just uplift communities—it creates measurable benefits for the companies that embrace it. At Hands On, we specialize in helping corporate groups design impactful volunteer projects. Our team handles planning, management, supplies, and leadership...
Affording Basic Needs: Shedding Light on our Working, yet Struggling Neighbors
Who is ALICE? ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — a group of hard-working individuals and families across Tennessee who, despite being employed and earning above the poverty line, still struggle with affording basic needs like...
How You Can Help After Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of this natural disaster, we are witnessing both the heartbreaking devastation and the incredible generosity of those who are asking, “How can I help?” Our friends at United Way of Greater Knoxville, United Way of the East Tennessee...
Your Questions Answered: How Are Funding Decisions Made?
United Way of Greater Nashville’s bi-annual Community Impact Funding (CIF) process is fast approaching, beginning on October 1, 2024 and closing on October 25, 2024. This is a crucial opportunity for local nonprofit agencies to apply for funding that will help them...
Rising from the Storm: One Clarksville Survivor’s Long Road to Rebuild and Recover
When the tornadoes struck in December 2023, the aftermath marked the beginning of a harrowing seven-month journey for one local family. The storms inflicted significant damage on their home, uprooting trees, damaging the roof, siding, and deck railing, and even...
Empowering Middle Tennessee Through Free Tax Preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a crucial resource for thousands of Middle Tennessee residents, offering free tax preparation services to asset-limited households. The 2023 tax season (filed in 2024) marked a significant milestone, both in the...