Making an Impact: Williamson County

Williamson County lies just south of Davidson County and encompasses historic neighborhoods, affluent suburbs and rural communities. It’s also home to 12 of the top 25 largest publicly traded companies in the Nashville region. It’s a special place to live and work, and we are proud to partner with local community members, corporate partners and nonprofit organizations to create brighter futures for our neighbors. 

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 2023, we offered in-person and virtual VITA tax prep throughout Williamson County and put $54,325 into the county’s VITA funding.

The Family Collective
Kids who experience homelessness face many obstacles to reaching their potential, like lack of resources, frequent school changes, loss of school records and emotional stress. That’s why The Family Collective is preventing and ending family homelessness by connecting families to sustainable opportunities and disrupting cycles of poverty. 

Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee
In partnership with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and the Dollywood Foundation, Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee delivers an age-appropriate, high-quality book each month straight to Williamson County children’s mailboxes at no cost to families. 

Raise Your Hand
Volunteer tutors work in Williamson County Schools to help first- through fourth-grade students struggling with reading and math. We gave $412,370 to Williamson County in Raise Your Hand funding to help serve 1,144 students. 

Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition
We prevent substance abuse by building strong partnerships to help support a healthy, drug-free Williamson County. We implement effective strategies that prevent substance abuse among 14- to 18-year-olds with a focus on three main areas: binge drinking, tobacco abuse and prescription drug abuse. 

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. In 2023, $1,000 was provided for Stuff the Bus supplies. 

211 Helpline
The 211 Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day information and referral help line that provides individuals in need with help in times of crisis and beyond. Serving 42 counties in Middle Tennessee, our 211 Helpline is staffed by trained specialists and supports a database of more than 10,000 health and human service programs. 

Funded Partners

Our Community Impact Funding process mobilizes resources to provide results-oriented funding to 56 nonprofit agencies serving Williamson County. Funding recommendations are made by a dedicated group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of trustees. In 2023, we put $1,824,825 back into Williamson County through our Community Impact Funding. 

View our Funded Partners in Williamson County on the Funded Partners page where you can filter by county.