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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03.04.08
STUDY OF DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOTS OF KNOX COUNTY RELEASED
03.04.08
STUDY OF DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOTS OF KNOX COUNTY RELEASED
There are no big surprises in the recently released study of demographic snapshots of Knox County which was commissioned by United Way of Greater Knoxville.  The University of Tennessee College of Social Work Office of Research and Planning conducted the study.

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03.01.08
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

United Way works to improve the lives of people in our community by helping them achieve their potential for self-sufficiency.  Helping nonprofit organizations become more effective at serving their clients and more efficient at using their resources is very important to United Way. 

It is for this reason that the United Way Nonprofit Management Center is partnering with the University of Tennessee Personal and Professional Development program to offer a limited number of scholarships for individuals interested in obtaining a Non-Profit Management Certificate through the UT program.  

Contact United Way at 523-9131 or go to the Nonprofit Management Center section under the Community Impact header to download a scholarship application and see course listings.



01.28.08
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE LAUNCHES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN
Rapid refund and quick cash loan offers seem to pop up all over town during tax season. These offers are really just refund anticipation loans (RALs), which are short-term, high-interest loans that taxpayers take out based on their expected returns in order to get their money sooner.

With a focus on financial stability, United Way of Greater Knoxville is working to educate the community on RALs and available free tax preparation sites.

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01.16.08
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE LAUNCHES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT CAMPAIGN
United Way of Greater Knoxville has launched the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign in order to better serve Knoxville low-wage earners and create lasting change in our community.

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11.15.07
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE CAMPAIGN MOVES FORWARD
Organization announces plans to continue efforts to help the community.

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10.12.07
UPS AND FEDEX GO UP TO BAT FOR UNITED WAY
Competitors team up to raise funds for United Way’s 2007 campaign in charity softball game.

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8.06.07
MEDICAL HOME INITIATIVE WORKING TO INICREASE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO GAIN ACCESS TO MEDICAL HOME

United Way of Greater Knoxville's goal is to help move people in Knoxville/Knox County toward greater self-sufficiency by broadening access to basic health services and health support systems for the uninsured working poor.

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6.15.07
KNOXTEENSOURCE.COM CONNECTS TEENS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Soon, a new resource for Knoxville’s teens will be available online as KnoxTeenSource.com, a collaborative project of the Knox County Teen Coalition, is launched on June 21.

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4.24.07
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE SUPPORTS FAMILIES FIRST COLLABORATIVE

Organization awards $200,000 grant to extend workforce support to individuals not eligible for public support.

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4.18.07
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

United Way of Greater Knoxville released today their 2007 community investments. These funds will be distributed to the organization’s 49 community partners to support a network of health and human services in Knoxville throughout 2007.

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4.10.07
UNITED WAY DELIVERS 2006 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Each year, the annual report serves as a reflection on the previous year’s activities. Included in the report are highlights from the year, 2006 community investments, statements of financial position and activities, and volunteer and special recognitions.

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3.22.07
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CENTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SPRING TERM

The Nonprofit Management Center (NMC), a venture of United Way, assists and encourages nonprofit organizations in East Tennessee that have a desire to strengthen their skills, their organizations, and ultimately their delivery of client services.

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2.28.07
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CENTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SPRING TERM

The Nonprofit Management Center (NMC), a venture of United Way, assists and encourages nonprofit organizations in East Tennessee that have a desire to strengthen their skills, their organizations, and ultimately their delivery of client services.

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2.20.07
2007 KNOXVILLE YOUTH SUMMIT OFFERS TEENS A CHANCE TO TAKE ACTION!

United Way of Greater Knoxville, along with the City of Knoxville and Knox County Mayors' Youth Action Council, will host the Knoxville Youth Summit Saturday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Emerald Youth Foundation, 1718 N. Central Street.

A premiere event for youth, by youth, the summit is an opportunity for high school students to come together and take action on issues facing teens today.

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1.30.07
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE BEGINS FUND DISTRIBUTION

United Way announced today the allocations, or fund distribution process, has officially begun.

Throughout the year, nearly 200 volunteers work diligently to visit over 145 health and human service programs funded by United Way. Beginning in late January and continuing throughout February, those same volunteers review funding requests and distribute the money raised during the fall United Way campaign.

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10.31.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE VOLUNTEERS RELEASE OVER $98,000 FOR CONTINUATION OF LOCAL HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF PROJECT

United Way of Greater Knoxville (UWGK) volunteers have awarded over $98,000 in additional emergency relief funding to Community Action Committee (CAC), to cover on-going case management for Gulf Coast evacuees still remaining in Knoxville.

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09.27.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE TO CELEBRATE HALF-WAY MARK OF THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Hundreds of United Way of Greater Knoxville's volunteers have been canvassing the community for weeks to reach their $12.5 million goal the most ever raised by the organization in its 84-year history.

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09.25.06
UNITED WAY HOLDS SIXTH ANNUAL "DOWNTOWN FOR UNITED WAY"

"Downtown United for United Way," a special event organized by local downtown businesses to raise funds for United Way of Greater Knoxville's 2006 campaign, will be held on Market Square on Friday, September 29, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For $5, ticket holders will receive two hot dogs, chips and a drink. Tickets will be available the day of the event.
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09.12.06
THOMAS KINKADE AUCTIONS ART TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE

Thomas Kinkade, known throughout the world as the "Painter of Light," will auction a limited edition painting on September 22 at 7 p.m., at the Mills Auditorium in Gatlinburg to raise money for the Points of Light Foundation and its local affiliate, United Way of Greater Knoxville's Volunteer Center.
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09.01.06
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CENTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

In order to extend and enhance this service, United Way will offer a limited number of scholarships for individuals and nonprofit organizations to enroll in The University of Tennessee's Nonprofit Management Certificate Program.
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08.16.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE CELEBRATING LAUNCH OF 2006 CAMPAIGN

United Way of Greater Knoxville will officially celebrated their 2006 campaign kickoff on Tuesday, August 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre.
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07.12.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE ENGAGES LOCAL YOUTH

The City of Knoxville and Knox County Mayors' offices have teamed up with United Way once again to encourage youth voice and involvement in local government and community problem solving.
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06.29.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE WORKS TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS

United Way of Greater Knoxville's Board of Directors has awarded its first venture grant totaling $143,385 to a collaborative partnership entitled: "Housing-A First Priority: Services for Homeless Adults in Knox County."
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06.13.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
United Way of Greater Knoxville is seeking individuals who want to get involved in making Knoxville a better community, announcing today that recruitment for allocations volunteers has begun.
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04.26.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP
United Way of Greater Knoxville announced today Jan Wade, president and general manager of WATE 6, will serve as the 2006-2008 chairman of the board.
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03.21.06
THE YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2006 KNOXVILLE YOUTH SUMMIT
United Way of Greater Knoxville, along with the City of Knoxville and Knox County Mayors' Youth Action Council, will host the Knoxville Youth Summit April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center.
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02.09.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE BEGINS FUND DISTRIBUTION
Nearly 200 volunteers review program requests and distribute dollars to make the greatest impact in our community.
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02.08.06
FREE TAX PREPARATION OFFERS CONVENIENCE TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS
Knoxville sites offer full refunds with no fees. There are several different options when it comes to free tax preparation in Knoxville.
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01.31.06
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM ANNOUNCES ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
The Knox County board of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) announced today they have awarded $179,746 to seven area organizations in Phase 24 of their initiative to prevent homelessness.
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01.27.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE AWARDED $90,000 HURRICANE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY GRANT
Funds will assist Gulf Coast evacuees in Knoxville in the on-going recovery process.
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01.26.06
INSTANT "REFUNDS" MEAN TAKING OUT A LOAN ON YOUR OWN MONEY
Rapid refund and quick cash loan offers seem to pop out all over town during tax season.
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01.24.06
COMMUNITY IMPACT VENTURE GRANTS REQUESTED
United Way of Greater Knoxville is requesting proposals for Community Impact Venture Grants.
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01.05.06
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Campaign Launched
United Way of Greater Knoxville will launch an effort to increase awareness about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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11.18.05
2005 Annual Giving Campaign Update
United Way has raised $11,812,851 surpassing our $11.7 million goal. read more >>>

11.15.05
Exciting Changes for the Nonprofit Management Center of East Tennessee
United Way of Greater Knoxville is pleased to announce our newest partnership with
The University of Tennessee's Professional and Personal Development Office. read more >>>

10.21.05
Broadway in Knoxville Benefit Offer
United Way is excited to be partnering once again with Broadway in Knoxville on a special 2005-2006 season ticket promotion. read more >>>

9.14.05
United Way of Greater Knoxville Responds to Hurricane Katrina
On Tuesday, August 30, 2005, Dee Haslam, United Way Chairman of the Board, announced United Way of Greater Knoxville would immediately make a donation of $20,000 to the American Red Cross for victims of Hurricane Katrina. read more >>>

8.23.05
United Way of Greater Knoxville to celebrate 2005 Campaign Kickoff
United Way of Greater Knoxville will officially celebrate their 2005 campaign kickoff on Tuesday, August 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Knoxville Convention Center lecture hall.read more >>>

8.11.05
United Way of Greater Knoxville announced
Bert Bertelkamp, president of Bertelkamp Automation, Inc. and color analyst for the Vol Network's broadcasts of The University of Tennessee men's basketball games, will serve as the 2005 campaign chairman. Poised to lead United Way. read more >>>

7.28.05
United Way Launches Born Learning Campaign
As one of the United Way Success By 6 initiative's strategic priorities, United Way, the Ad Council and Civitas have launched the Born Learning public engagement campaign to help parents and caregivers create early learning opportunities for young children. Find out what your local community is doing and how Born Learning nationally provides "doable" action steps that are fun, easy-- and can be done in every day moments-- to help prepare young children for school. read more >>>

7.13.05
United Way's Nonprofit Management Center of East Tennessee (NMC) will host a course for nonprofit staff and volunteers on Writing Grants and Making the Case on Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Avenue. read more >>>

6.29.05
United Way's Nonprofit Management Center of East Tennessee (NMC) will host a course for nonprofit staff and volunteers on Leadership Opportunities When Working with People on Thursday, July 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at United Way of Greater Knoxville, 1301 Hannah Avenue.
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6.28.05
United Way is excited about the launch of our new website. We welcome your comments or suggestions.

Please click here to tell us what you think.