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Year Three results highlight employment gains and stability across ten counties United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) today released the Year Three report for the East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC), a regional pilot program supporting working families as they pursue stable

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) today released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026-2028 Community Investment Grants process, inviting nonprofit organizations serving Knox, Claiborne, Grainger, Jefferson and Union counties to apply. First-stage applications will be accepted from

On Feb. 11, 2026, the City of Knoxville and United Way of Greater Knoxville will recognize National 2-1-1 Day to highlight 2-1-1, a nationally available helpline that connects people in East Tennessee to essential community resources during times of crisis

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is making it easier to give back this holiday season with the launch of its 2025 “Voliday Guide,” a one-stop resource for volunteer opportunities and giving options that support local nonprofits this holiday season.

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) is distributing $200,000 in emergency funding for food distribution and assistance services in Knoxville. “We’ve continued to convene community voices and talk with our nonprofit agency partners, and the need for food assistance remains

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) has selected Chrystal Armstrong Brown as president and chief executive officer (CEO) following a committee-led, national search to fill the position. Armstrong Brown had served as the organization’s interim CEO since November 2024, adding

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) announces that 96 organizations have been awarded grants through its recent Community Investment Fund process. This number represents a 50% increase from the last grant cycle and the largest number of grantees in a

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) has implemented a new grantmaking process to support nonprofits and community initiatives, resulting in dozens of strategic two-year investments totaling $3.76 million. With this funding, UWGK is expanding its support to a broader range

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK), Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Real Good Kitchen Foundation (RGKF) have received nearly $1 million to launch two programs that will help establish an equitable and sustainable food system for Knoxville-area residents and

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) will launch “The Big Give,” a dynamic 24-hour online giving campaign, on Nov. 28 to coincide with Giving Tuesday. Annually, the event galvanizes support for local nonprofits. The event starts at 12:01 a.m. tonight