Data-Driven Investing For An Equitable Future
When we work together — pooling our resources, time, and energy — our community impact grows exponentially to create an equitable future for all.
‘We’ve got the same world to live in. We’ve got to shape our collective future.’
In late September, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Tocqueville Society met for the second edition of its “Coffee & Conversation” series. These interactive, panelist-led dialogues have acted as a meeting ground for Greater Atlanta leaders across aisles of work to discuss the issues most directly affecting our region. This month, Tocqueville Society’s leadership unanimously decided […]
Meet the 2022-2023 YPL and LINC Board!
We’re excited to announce the 2022-2023 Young Professional Leaders (YPL) and Lead. Impact. Network. Change. (LINC) boards.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Announces Multiyear Partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and other organizations across the country to Help Youth Thrive by 25
As part of its Thrive by 25® commitment to investing in the well-being and success of young people ages 14 through 24, the Annie E. Casey Foundation is launching multiyear partnerships with organizations in Atlanta, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Baltimore. The three organizations lead comprehensive local efforts already underway to advance opportunities for young people […]
Together, we can heal our communities
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Yesterday, we honored Martin Luther King, Jr. for his life of service to the Civil Rights Movement, his power to strengthen communities, address social problems, bridge barriers and move us closer to his vision of a […]
Tax-Savvy donors are taking advantage of this IRA giving strategy
Avoid taxes for you and your heirs, AND help United Way at the same time, whether or not you itemize! With your IRA, you can help further United Way’s mission of driving sustainable improvements in the well-being of children, families, and individuals in our community through maximizing your charitable impact. United Way can be named as a partial, […]
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 has a Child-Well Being Score of 87.3 (very good!). Her household income is […]
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 community leaders and government officials for an official ribbon cutting to commemorate the […]
Tackling the Vaccine Hurdle in Greater Atlanta
When United Way of Greater Atlanta was asked to lead a COVID-19 testing (and now vaccine) strategy as part of a national effort, there was little known of how the community would respond. We certainly knew to do this work, we would need the help of trusted partners to assist with engagement and outreach – […]
United Way of Greater Atlanta announces new Board Chair and appoints four new Board members
ATLANTA, GA – United Way of Greater Atlanta announced today that the CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic, has been appointed as the 2021-22 Board Chair. Dr. Bostic has been on United Way of Greater Atlanta Board for two years and he will now be joined by four new Board […]
