Tocqueville Society Member Spotlight: Lourdes “Lou” Grill
“I value the clarity I have with United Way of Greater Atlanta that my giving can make a true difference in my Greater Atlanta community.”
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The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives, our Greater Atlanta community, and the barriers it places on improving child well-being. The 7-week self-guided learning experience explores the history and impact of racism and how it has shaped the well-being of […]
Influencing change and improving communities
Everyone’s eyes were on the political landscape in Georgia a few short months ago. There was a lot of focus on how we could make an impact on a much larger scale. But how do we continue this momentum and the discussion of issues that directly affect Georgians? How do we transition this to a […]
LINC Member Spotlight: Sam Stargel
“I support United Way’s mission of emphasizing how early, preemptive action in children’s education can positively impact our community.”
YPL Member Spotlight: Jonathan Hutchins
“I have always had an affinity for finding ways to give back to the community. Being able to volunteer with like-minded individuals to promote volunteerism of young professional leaders is a dream come true.”
United Way partners with faith-based organizations in communities for COVID testing, education
This story was originally published Feb. 26, 2021, and it has been updated as of March 30, 2021. Rev. Bronson Woods was planning to send 35 people to Ethiopia on behalf of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on March 1, 2020. That date sticks out to him for obvious reasons. During that trip, the team […]
Cole Society Leadership Spotlight: Venitia Smith
“By participating in the Cole Society Level, I know that my contributions are making a positive impact. I am assured that every dollar is utilized in the best way possible in making a difference in the lives who receive those funds.”
211 agents offer help, empathy in time of great need
Melissa says she didn’t know 211 even existed before taking a job as a Community Connection Specialist just over three years ago. “I went to Georgia State University, and I had heard of United Way [of Greater Atlanta] in the years prior, but I had no idea that 211 was a thing and I never […]
211 agent uses personal experience to encourage callers daily
This story was published on Feb. 7, 2021, and it has been updated as of March 30, 2021 LaKeta’s phone rings, and she puts on her headset and adjusts her microphone before clicking on the screen of her monitor to answer. The woman on the other end tells LaKeta, a United Way of Greater Atlanta […]
YPL Member Spotlight: Kehsa Cherie Brown
“Community service has been an important aspect in my life, and since moving to Georgia, I saw that YPL provided engaging and impactful opportunities in multiple spaces that allowed me to be amongst my peers.”
