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Advancing the Common Good

United Way knows people like you want to make a difference in your community. You want to help others, and we want to be your partner.

Our experience tells us the best way to help the most people is to provide a safety net of services addressing Knoxville's most basic needs. read more>>>

News & Updates

04.30.08
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE TEAMS WITH CENTER FOR NONPROFITS TO HOST NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR

United Way of Greater Knoxville and the Center for Nonprofits, Chattanooga, are hosting author and relationship coach Marshall Howard and his popular “Transactions to Connections” learning events tin Knoxville, Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, 2008.

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04.10.08
SAMMIE LYNN PUETT VOLUNTEER AWARD ANNOUNCED AT 2008 UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING

United Way of Greater Knoxville awarded the 2008 Sammie Lynn Puett Volunteer Award to Dr. Robert H. Harvey today at their annual recognition meeting.

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2007 Campaign Update

United Way of Greater Knoxville celebrated a victory for the community on December 14 at noon at the Knoxville Convention Center as the organization wrapped up the 2007 fall campaign. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, United Way announced it had raised $12,801,987-exceeding the $12.8 million goal.

"We felt good that the support was out there when we extended the campaign in November," Bob Talbott, 2007 campaign chairman said. "But, even four weeks ago, we were $1.5 million short and leaving that much money on the table was not an option."

"As the chairman of this year's campaign, I have been impressed with the number of people who care about this community and volunteer their time or make a donation to help others less fortunate. When all of those gifts are combined, it's amazing what we can do in Knoxville."

Real Need. Real People.

The Kleins' story began in 2002 when then 4-year-old Morgan awoke with an ankle that hurt.

Within two weeks, she could barely walk, roll over or sit up.

Tests revealed infection and inflammation in her body. After more tests, the diagnosis revealed Morgan had systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Read more>>>

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