Our Work

what we do

United Way of Greater Nashville breaks poverty cycles, offers equal opportunities for kids, and helps individuals and families meet essential needs across nine Middle Tennessee counties.

To achieve this mission our work falls into four focus areas.

Breaking the Cycle
of Poverty

Giving Kids an
Equal Chance

Building Strong,
Healthy Communities

Meeting Our Neighbors’ Basic Needs

our impact

Together, along with 159 funded partner agencies, and in collaboration with many additional organizations, we helped

45,433

Families increased household self-sufficiency

52,082

Individuals increased their literacy proficency

380,418

People improved their quality of life

464,943

Individual basic needs were met

where we work

United Way of Greater Nashville is creating lasting change throughout Middle Tennessee.
Our service area includes Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart and Williamson counties.

Click on your county to learn more.