United Way of South Central Tennessee

We're excited to officially share the news - we're merging with United Way of Highway 55 to expand our service area to seven counties: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren. Read more about this expansion here: https://lnkd.in/ekXAq9dX

There's still time to register for two of our upcoming events next week! We're partnering with League of Women Voters to host a voter education event on Tuesday, October 15th via Zoom. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQJCkN7B Pop in for a social event in Smyrna on Thursday evening! We'll be there sharing the impact of United Way in the community and how you can get more involved and make an impact. Register for that event here: https://lnkd.in/eUS5qZUm

On Saturday, October 5th, we had the honor of hosting Launch Ahead - an in-person family event for our Launch Point clients. Over 30 family members attended and enjoyed lunch, family photos, games, prizes and numerous resources to help them thrive. Thank you to our partners that attended Saturday and made this event possible: United Way's VITA and Imagination Library, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Dominion Financial Management, First United Methodist, Beyond Aquatics, Schenk Photography, and JTI Mechanix. Learn more about Launch Point and how you can get involved in helping our community thrive: https://lnkd.in/eq-PwKqW

We are devastated to see and hear of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene to all of our southeast neighbors, but especially to those impacted right here in Tennessee. United Ways across the region are banding together to provide immediate support and organize volunteer efforts. If you'd like to get involved, see how below. 1. Give blood. Blood donations are always needed, but crucial in times of disaster. Visit https://ow.ly/6CZ450TyPAP to find a place to give near you. 2. Volunteer. If you are local to East TN and looking to help, you can sign-up here: https://ow.ly/vqgz50TyPAR 3. United Way has organized a disaster relief fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene across the southeastern U.S. To make a financial gift, visit https://ow.ly/eiqc50TyPAS.

We are looking for an organized, hardworking, and talented individual to join our team in the role of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coordinator! This role leads the VITA program that provides free tax services to our local community each year. For more information on the role or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eibsyHdR.

Thank you Publix for being a partner in progress with United Way! Each year, Publix associates make a difference in our communities by donating to their annual United Way campaign. For more than 40 years, associates' generosity has supported programs that improve early education, build thriving families and provide financial stability for all — just to name a few. We appreciate our local Publix stores in Rutherford County for their support of our local initiatives to make a difference in the community. Join us in thanking Publix!

Thank you to Murfreesboro Noon Rotary for supporting Imagination Library through United Way of South Central Tennessee! We are grateful for your continued support of our youngest neighbors.

Our Annual Community Celebration is always a special time to get together and celebrate the amazing work taking place in our community because of volunteers, donors, and supporters like YOU. We are so grateful for the nearly 300 individuals that joined us in August to celebrate these accomplishments as well as the distinguished group of award winners. To view the full photo album from Community Celebration, visit https://lnkd.in/esVmMmyi

We are thrilled to launch this year's United Way Catalyst group! Catalyst is a 9-month program that trains individuals to serve other local nonprofit organizations in our community. Participants will learn about governance, advocacy, fundraising, financial accountability and more during this program. Looking forward to a great year creating tomorrow's community leaders, today!

In case you missed our Community Celebration, check out our 2023-2024 Wrapped (inspired by Spotify)! This is a fun and very brief way of sharing the BIG impact made in our community over the past year thanks to your support. Let us know what you think in the comments! https://lnkd.in/e4EfDU4N