United Way Kicks Off 15th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Collection Drive

Jun 5, 2023 | News

Presented by the Tennessee Titans, Piedmont Natural Gas and MAPCO United Way of Greater Nashville officially kicked off its 15th annual Stuff the Bus collection drive to provide school supplies to local students. Basic school supplies can cost parents an average of...

Financial Empowerment Center Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary, Grand Opening of New Location

May 10, 2023 | News

On May 9, 2023, the Financial Empowerment Center celebrated 10 years of providing free financial counseling and the grand opening of its new location at 217 S. 10th St. The event kicked off with a press conference, followed by a ribbon cutting, open house and tour of...

Young Leaders Society Announces 2023 Board

Mar 14, 2023 | News

United Way of Greater Nashville welcomes the following 2023 board members to lead the efforts of the Young Leaders Society, a giving society open to anyone ages 45 and under who pledges $500 annually to United Way of Greater Nashville. Andy Warren, Board President,...

United Way Collecting Bedtime Book Kits for Children in Need

Mar 1, 2023 | News

United Way is seeking community support to collect bedtime book kits for children ages birth to five through the Bedtime Books Day of Action—now through March 31. Here’s how to help: Make a kit (or several!). Gather your family and stop by your favorite local book...

United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region Joins Forces with Nashville United Way to Expand Community Services

Feb 15, 2023 | News

United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region (UWGCR) and United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) announced today that the two organizations have officially merged as of Feb. 1, 2023. This change was driven by both organizations’ desire to expand services and reach more...

Free Tax Prep Program Kicks Off Across Middle Tennessee

Feb 2, 2023 | News

Individuals, families earning less than $70,000 in 2022 are eligible for free tax prep services Today, United Way of Greater Nashville and partner agencies officially kicked off the 19th annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program. Through...

Volunteers Needed for VITA Free Tax Prep Program

Dec 5, 2022 | News

Volunteers Provide In-Person or Virtual Tax Prep Services United Way is recruiting volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax prep program. Volunteers help individuals...

United Way Names Tiffany Thomson Community Impact Manager for Robertson County

Dec 1, 2022 | News

United Way of Greater Nashville announced that Tiffany Thomson has joined their Community Impact team to serve Robertson County. In her new role, Thomson will build relationships and identify gaps to support United Way’s work to alleviate poverty and build stronger,...

Bridgestone Raises $2.3 Million for United Way Nashville

Nov 20, 2022 | News

Bridgestone Americas has raised $2.3 million this year for the United Way of Greater Nashville to support the organization’s network of local organizations. The donation is part of the company’s nearly 30-year partnership with United Way, which includes an annual...

United Way Distributes More Than 1,400 Holiday Meals to Families in Need

Nov 17, 2022 | News, Poverty

Hundreds of Individuals, Groups, Workplaces Provide Meals to Greater Nashville Families For United Way’s Give Thanks Day of Action, hundreds of individuals, groups and companies provided meal boxes to more than 1,400 families in need throughout Cheatham, Davidson,...

United Way Collecting Holiday Meal Boxes for Families in Need

Oct 24, 2022 | News, Poverty

Give Thanks Day of Action to Provide Meals for Greater Nashville Families. United Way is seeking community support to collect food for families in need this season. Here’s how to be a part of the 2022 Give Thanks collection drive: Create your meal box/es. Use our list...

United Way Names Debby Rainey Community Impact Manager for Williamson, Hickman Counties

Oct 10, 2022 | News

United Way of Greater Nashville announced today that Debby Rainey has joined their Community Impact team to serve Williamson and Hickman counties. In her new role, Rainey will build relationships, bridges and identify gaps to support United Way’s work to alleviate...