United Way of the Ocoee Region

10/30/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Bachman Foundation for its generous $10,000 grant supporting Bradley County Imagination Library, facilitated by United Way of the Ocoee Region! 📖

Because of partners like the Bachman Foundation, we can put more books into the hands of children across the Ocoee Region, nurturing a love of reading, sparking imagination, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

We’re so grateful to the Bachman Foundation for believing in our children and investing in their futures. Together, we're turning the page toward a brighter future!

10/29/2026

Lights, Cart, Action 🎬 … it’s almost time to open the curtain (and checkout lanes) for Celebrity Bagging at Food City! ✨

Get ready for a star-studded event like no other on Tuesday, November 24 (10 am-6 pm), at Food City on Ocoee Crossing in Cleveland. Every tip collected will directly benefit our Community Campaign, helping local families in need.

Our biggest A-list lineup yet is coming! Stay tuned to our socials as we reveal this year’s celebrity baggers so you can plan your holiday grocery shopping trip, meet your favorite local stars, and give back with every tip! 🛒

10/29/2026

🦊 What does the Amazon CHA2 fox say? Trick-or-treat, READ, and LIVE UNITED!

Thanks to our friends at Amazon for inviting us to join the fun and connect with local families. From signing up little readers for Bradley County Imagination Library to sharing United Way resources that help individuals and families access support right here in our community, we loved being part of last night's fall festivities! 🎃


Jill Nichols

10/28/2026

A single day. $300,000+ raised. One extraordinary partnership. Countless lives impacted across the Ocoee Region. 💙

A HUGE thank you to our #1 most generous corporate partner, Whirlpool Corporation, for helping make this year’s Appliance Sale our most successful yet! 🎉 With a dollar-for-dollar corporate match, this record-breaking fundraiser will make a tremendous difference in our Community Campaign and the neighbors we serve.

This is what partnership looks like in action. From the volunteers who gave their time to everyone who came out to shop, and especially Danny Clark, Jeff Jones and the entire local Whirlpool team who worked tirelessly year-round to make it happen, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Whirlpool continues to show up for our community in extraordinary ways, and we’re so grateful for your commitment. Thank you for helping us build a stronger Ocoee Region. UNITED is the way!

10/28/2026

We loved spending the morning with the wonderful team at HHM Certified Public Accountants in Cleveland, sharing more about our Community Campaign.

Our friends at HHM have been so much more than supporters of United Way - they’ve been true partners in building a stronger Ocoee Region. From serving on our board and leading our Campaign to serving on allocation panels, championing leadership giving, sponsoring events, and showing up to volunteer, HHM has been involved in just about every way possible since coming to Cleveland.

That kind of commitment goes far beyond a donation. It reflects a genuine belief in our community and a willingness to invest time, talent, and resources into making it better for everyone. 💛

10/28/2026

Turns out, this campaign is serious business. So serious, we had to bring the hard hats. 🚧

Huge thanks to the Solenis team for welcoming us to your facility and helping us build a stronger Ocoee Region. We’re grateful for corporate partners who show up, get involved, and believe in the power of community!

Together, we’re building something great.

10/23/2026

Have you experienced challenges related to childcare? We need your voice!

United Way of the Ocoee Region would like to hear from families in Bradley and Polk Counties about the current barriers they are experiencing related to childcare. Help us strengthen and expand our Stable Families programming by taking our quick survey.

Families who fill out the survey by November 2, 2026 will have the opportunity to win a one-month membership generously donated by PlayPalz Indoor Playground of Cleveland!

Scan the QR code below or click here to take the survey: https://forms.gle/S12m4KDxjuTXq4ZE6

10/23/2026

Special thanks to Jeff Jones, Senior Director and Plant Leader at Whirlpool Corporation’s Cleveland facility, for joining us as the guest speaker for our October YPC Lunch with a Leader!

Jeff shared valuable insights from his diverse career spanning military service, law enforcement, and manufacturing and operations leadership. His extensive experience, authentic approach, and passion for leadership sparked inspiring conversation and a meaningful opportunity for our young professionals to learn from someone who has dedicated his career to serving others, leading teams, and making a difference.

We’re grateful for Jeff’s time, his willingness to share the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his continued support of United Way and our community. Thank you, Jeff, for investing in the next generation of leaders and inspiring them to lead with purpose! 💙

And, thank you to Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points for hosting our lunch.

10/22/2026

Our Pacesetters are indeed setting the pace for impact! ⭐

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Pacesetters who have helped us surpass 25% of our $1.65 million campaign goal! Your early commitment, generosity, and belief in our mission are building momentum for another impactful year across the Ocoee Region.

Bradley County Schools
Cleveland City Schools
Cleveland Utilities
Easy Auto - Cleveland, TN

We’re grateful to have you leading the way as we work toward our goal. Together, we’re proving that United Is the Way! 💙

Interesting in participating in this year's Community Campaign? Give now at www.unitedwayocoee.org/give


Bridget Baggett Forrester
Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Bradley Hudson

10/22/2026

🍂 Make United Way part of your Autumn on Inman plans this Friday evening!

Stop by our booth in front of the United Way office (across from Johnston Park) to learn more about the resources available through United Way and get connected to services that support local families. We’ll also be signing up little ones for Bradley County Imagination Library, helping bring the joy of reading home with free books delivered to their doorstep each month! 📚

We can’t wait to see you downtown for a fun fall day!

Cleveland TN Parks and Recreation invites you to Autumn on Inman, a free community event with delicious food, games and activities for the entire family!

This exciting event will take place on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 PM at Johnston Park in Historic Downtown Cleveland! We hope to see you there!