Making an Impact: Greater Clarksville region

Houston, Montgomery and Stewart Counties

The Greater Clarksville region, encompassing Houston, Montgomery and Stewart counties, is a vibrant and growing area known for its rich history, natural beauty and strong sense of community. This region offers a unique blend of urban amenities and rural charm. The area’s diverse economy, thriving military presence at Fort Campbell and abundant recreational opportunities make it an ideal place to live, work and explore. We are committed to working with local communities, businesses and organizations to continue building a prosperous future for the Greater Clarksville region.

A look at our work.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Each year, United Way volunteers help thousands of low-income and at-risk taxpayers prepare their taxes through the VITA free tax prep program. In 2024, we’re offering in-person VITA tax prep at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Library as well as virtual VITA. Find more information here. 

Adopt a Family
Clarksville area families who need assistance at holiday season can apply for adoption and will be given the opportunity to list reasonable gift ideas and needs for each family member. Sponsors choose to adopt a family based on size: Small (1-3 people), Medium (4-6 people), or Large (7+ people). United Way will then match sponsors with a family and will give sponsors the wish list from their adopted families. 

Hands On Volunteer Opportunities
Community volunteers can team up with local nonprofits to complete projects that enhance their work and help serve our most vulnerable neighbors. Community Day of Action, coordinated by Hands On, encompasses a wide range of projects and all levels of volunteers. Visit the Hands On Clarkville website to find your opportunity!

Raise Your Hand
Raise Your Hand partners with administrators and teachers to implement tutoring sessions in participating schools. Our volunteer tutors work in the classroom after school helping teachers with first- through eighth-grade students who are struggling with reading and math. Teachers and volunteers partner to listen to and coach each child to success. Participation is completely free for students and includes snacks and transportation home. For the 2024-2025 school year, Raise Your Hand is serving three public schools in Clarksville/Montgomery County. 

Days of Action
United Way’s Days of Action are community-wide volunteer opportunities. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to support our work and improve the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors through initiatives such as Stuff the Bus and Give Thanks. Last year, 950 students received school supplies to start the year off ready to learn! Give Thanks expanded in 2024 to include a local distribution point to make it easier for the community to participate. Last year, 100 food boxes were distributed in the Clarksville Region. 

Mission United
Highlighting resources for our active-duty service men and women and our veterans. More information here. 

Crisis 211 Clarksville
The Crisis 211 Center provides a telephone hotline for anyone in need of crisis/suicide intervention. It serves Montgomery, Houston and Stewart Counties in Tennessee. Learn more here.

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) Transition
For all program inquiries, please contact Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services at community@cityofclarksville.com or visit the website at clarksvilletn.gov/1214/Rental-Assistance-Program.

Funded Partners

Our Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources to provide results-oriented funding to 23 nonprofit agencies serving the Greater Clarksville region. Funding recommendations are made by a dedicated group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of trustees. In 2023, we put $500,000 back into the Greater Clarksville region through our Community Impact Funding.  

View our Funded Partners in Greater Clarksville region on the Funded Partners page where you can filter by county.