United Way of Greater Knoxville

New data ⚠️ arrives June 10.

Across East Tennessee, working families are doing their best every day while navigating the rising cost of essentials.

This updated data helps us better understand what families are experiencing and how we can continue working together to support stability across our region.

We’re grateful for partners like Denark Construction who continue to show up for our community year after year.

As a longtime United Way of Greater Knoxville partner and multiple-year Top 25 Campaign supporter, Denark's generosity, leadership, and commitment to giving back support families and strengthen East Tennessee.

Denark, thank you for investing in our community to help make this work possible.

We’re proud to celebrate a changemaker on our UWGK team!

Jennifer Bachmann-Ayers, author of PersonaFlow Leadership™, recently created a guide for leaders focused on building trust, engagement, and a stronger team culture.

As Jennifer shared:
“It means a lot to work somewhere that talks about supporting community and also supports its employees in meaningful ways.”

The team is grateful for Jennifer and the example she sets through her work every day.

Know a tnAchieves student who needs volunteer hours before July 1?

Our Spring Volunteer Guide connects students with volunteer opportunities across East Tennessee.

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We’re excited to welcome Amie Cohorst to the UWGK team as our new Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement.

Amie has been a familiar face in our nonprofit and community spaces for years.

Her passion for bringing people together to strengthen our community is something many already know firsthand.

We’re grateful to have Amie on the UWGK and can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

350+ pounds of countless sandwiches. 🍞💜

Thank you to Erie Insurance for supporting UWGK Community Schools through a PB&J drive that will help students and families this summer.

When school is out, access to food resources can be a challenge for families.

Donations like this help Community Schools provide additional support when it's needed most.

We’re grateful for partners like Erie who continue to show up for our community.

Knox County Schools

Last week, members of our Community Schools team joined leaders from across the country at the Institute for Educational Leadership Guiding Lights Conference.

Jennifer Ayers and Kara Strouse presented and learned alongside others who are passionate about supporting students, families, and building stronger communities.

Opportunities like this allow us to share ideas, build connections, and bring new insights back to East Tennessee.

We're grateful for educators, community partners, and leaders across our country who continue to move this work forward.

Across East Tennessee, families are working hard every day to build stability for their children.

Through the East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC), families are supported as they work toward long-term financial stability.

Nearly 2,000 children have benefited from greater stability through their parents’ progress in ETC.

As Jennifer Colbert shared:
“I am showing my kids that poverty is real, but it’s also possible to break free from it.”

Learn more: https://uwgk.org/etc/