Benefits of filing with VITA
Get extra money in your pocket! Trained volunteers help you and your family take advantage of all tax breaks you may be eligible for.
Over 140 Georgia organizations are addressing learning loss
United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services strategically partnered to reduce learning loss through a statewide competitive grant program. Grants in 2022-2023 supported community-based organizations in Georgia that were reducing learning loss through building reading skills, improving math proficiency, supporting school transition, strengthening family engagement, supporting learning acceleration, […]
Attention LGBTQ+ nonprofits: a grant opportunity is OPEN!
LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Organizations are invited to apply for the second round of grants from the OUT Georgia Impact Fund, powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta. Applications are open June 1 through June 30, 2023.
YPL Member Spotlight: Jessica Gibbs
“Increasing access to early learning provide students with more equitable educational experiences that can set them up for success when they enter in school.”
Kourosh Noorbehesh
“One of the bullet points of our company’s mission statement is to be ‘involved as responsible citizens in our community,’ and to me the word involved means to actually live it and be part of it. It’s not just about giving money, as we all give because of the need within our communities, but also about giving the most valuable asset we have—our time.”
Yes, it’s 100% Free – DIY, Virtual Tax Prep
United Way’s MyFreeTaxes offers people an easy way to file their returns. Many U.S. taxpayers are eligible to file their taxes for free – but too many don’t know about MyFreeTaxes®. MyFreeTaxes uses best-in-class standards to safeguard taxpayer information, guarantee returns are 100% accurate and ensure that filers receive their maximum refund. MyFreeTaxes is […]
Cole Society Donor Spotlight: Kate Koplan
“When asked to join United Way as a board member, I jumped at the opportunity to learn from fellow board members, support the management and functional teams at United Way, and bring back the ‘good word’ to my workplace and my own circle in the community.”
Ivane is Going to Keep Moving Up
With a household of 8 living in one room, it was difficult for Ivane to find permanent housing.
Grantees Announced for 2022-23 Cycle Two Grant Period
In December 2022, United Way of Greater Atlanta awarded grants to Cycle 2 grantees. Awards were distributed to organizations that advance strategies within the fInvestment Priority areas.
