Author Archives: United Way Atlanta

On Tuesday, June 18, the Atlanta Braves will host the Detroit Tigers for Pride Night at Truist Park. Fans have the option to purchase special Pride ticket packages with access to a pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy and a Braves Pride t-shirt. Ticket packages range from $42 to $99, with $4 of every purchase […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Night for a Brighter Tomorrow is a time to celebrate the impact that both Young Professional Leaders and LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) have had on the Greater Atlanta community.  In addition to recognizing both groups’ collective impact, the event serves as a premier networking opportunity for young philanthropists throughout […]

In a conversation moderated by Dr. Sylvia Morris, Hospitalist and Area Physician Market Lead at Kaiser Permanente, four experts in the maternal health sphere spoke about the issues pregnant women are facing in metro Atlanta, including maternal mortality. The Center for Black Women’s Wellness, March of Dimes, Kaiser Permanente, and the Fulton County Board of […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s InForum series is back for another round of community engagement and data-sharing. Three upcoming events will inform audiences on region-specific challenges with a solution-oriented approach. Learn more about each below! Metro Atlanta InForum Focus: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Communities: Addressing Maternal Health Disparities When?  Tuesday, May 7 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 16th Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast is here!  This year’s event will center women’s voices in a conversation about entrepreneurship and economic stability, featuring esteemed panelists from various industries, a discussion about financial instability and homelessness in Greater Atlanta, and a chance to support women entrepreneurs at a women-owned business market.  […]

Tax season can be especially stressful for low-income earners. Unfortunately, filing taxes can seem like a roadblock when it should be an avenue for extra cash. In partnership with the IRS, United Way of Greater Atlanta is ensuring that Georgia residents who make less than $60,000 a year can both file their taxes for free […]

Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% of Georgians are ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed—living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released last month by the United Ways of Georgia State Association. When combining those households with the […]

This Wednesday, United Way of Greater Atlanta officially adds another location to a long list of Learning Spaces. The grand opening of the East Point location at Impact Church on March 6 is open to the public. Learning Spaces is an early learning initiative designed for caregivers, childcare providers, and children birth to five years […]

REGISTER NOW Join United Way of Greater Atlanta as they present groundbreaking findings from their 2023 Child Well-Being Index at the Gwinnett County State of the Children summit. In Gwinnett County, there are 77 communities where the resources and support are in short supply. Of these communities, 22 are considered high-risk. Children in these communities […]

REGISTER NOW! Join United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership for the 8th Annual AAP Leadership Luncheon featuring special guest Omari Hardwick.  Learn from national leaders from the entertainment industry as well as the global United Way network on issues impacting African-American professionals. Join United Way as they make even greater strides in improving academic […]

At Osborne High School in Marietta, students and teachers are very familiar with the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit).  For over 20 years, Michael Devault, teacher and Department Chair of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) at Osborne, has helped hundreds of students become certified tax preparers with the purpose of utilizing their skills for […]

United Way doesn’t just want to fund initiatives to uplift children, families, and communities— they want active community members to learn about the issues facing their neighbors so that they can be a part of collaborative solutions. That’s why they’re sharing invaluable child well-being data across Greater Atlanta with their InForum Series. In their 2023 […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta is asking you to consider making a difference this holiday season by giving to their Child Well-Being Fund. If you give before the end of 2023, Delta Air Lines will match your pledge, up to $100,000. Nearly 500,000 of Greater Atlanta’s 1.2 million children and youth live in areas of […]

Josette Hutton Evans is founder and CEO of Metamorphasis Powerhouse Company, an award-winning nonprofit focused on education equity in areas of literacy, STEM, career readiness, and child well-being across eight counties in Greater Atlanta. “I believe everyone has a basic human right to become their best selves through the catalyst of education. It is my […]

When Brian Richards began taking Financial Achievement Club classes through Community Restoration Project (CRP), his credit score was 512. After just three months of participation, it rose over 100 points. “It is a wonderful club. It really made me what I am today, [who] is a person who likes to make money and go to […]

Wande Okunoren-Meadows, Executive Director of Hand, Heart and Soul Project (HHSP), isn’t one to wait for permission. As a self-described “agitator,” her perseverance and dedication to the work is why the nonprofit is where it is today — and has plenty more room to grow.  Co-founded by Okunoren-Meadows and her mother in 2018, HHSP advocates […]

Join Women United for their annual Toast to Her celebration!  What: Toast to Her is a fun-filled after work event that consists of networking, complimentary headshots, and a program that will honor incredible women who are making a difference in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and technology. Who: Honorees include owner of 3 Parks Wine Shop Sarah […]

Mary Wilson, one of Ubuntu Community Catalyst’s three co-founders, says the organization is “emerging.” Although Ubuntu is new — they officially became a nonprofit in 2020 after receiving a planning grant from United Way of Greater Atlanta — the extent of their work in such a brief period of time suggests otherwise. According to United […]

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Clarkston, you know that it’s earned its title as “the Ellis Island of the south.” Since the 1990s — when refugee resettlement programs designated the city as an ideal place for displaced individuals and families — Clarkston has amassed a hugely diverse population that continues to grow. […]

Representatives from Women United and United Way President Milton Little were able to share the importance and impact of the organization’s Child Well-Being Movement. Other spotlighted community members include Atlanta City Council member Keisha Sean Waites and City of College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom. Also in attendance was Atlanta Dream Vice President and friend of United Way […]