10-25-2021
Impact by the Numbers
This year, United Way of Greater Atlanta will provide assistance to more than 381,000 individuals and families across Greater Atlanta's 13-county region. From the Child Well-Being Mission Fund, the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund, and the COVID-19 Response and Recovery…
10-19-2021
Emergency Housing Assistance Program helps more than 7,800 individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
“Myself and my kids are so grateful to you all. You really reached out to us when we needed it the most.” – Emergency Housing Assistance Program funding recipient Jallow Hadijjatou Like so many City of Atlanta residents, Jallow Hadijjatou lost her…
10-04-2021
United Way and the City of Atlanta Announce the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Re-opens with new round of funding
ATLANTA – October 4, 2021 – United Way of Greater Atlanta and the City of Atlanta announced today that the Emergency Housing Assistance Program will re-open October 4th to distribute an additional $12M in Department of Treasury funding received through the United…
09-20-2021
Creating Opportunity For Our Youth
Meet Hannah and Hanna to understand how zip code can determine a child’s potential. Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. United Way of Greater Atlanta works to create opportunity for our community's youth. Hannah lives in zip code 30327, which…
09-14-2021
From dream to reality: Long-awaited shelter for women and children opens in Gwinnett County
On Friday, August 13, the culmination of a monumental community effort came to life with the dedication of Gwinnett County’s first and only homeless shelter, The Resting Spot. After many years of planning, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s HomeFirst Gwinnett initiative gathered…
