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Mary Wilson, Executive Director of the Trans Housing Coalition, is one of our first OUT Georgia Impact Fund recipients—and has helped house more than 300 transgender and gender-nonconforming clients across Greater Atlanta.
October 10, 2025

Out of the margins into housing that heals

Take a walk down the streets of Atlanta, and you’re bound to see—or look away from—the faces of neighbors experiencing homelessness. In 2019, Trans Housing Coalition (THC) Founder and photographer Jesse Pratt Lopez refused to look away. She began photographing women on the street around Piedmont Avenue, drawn to their strength and resilience.   The LGBTQIA+…
23 leaders under 40 are ready to make a difference through supporting United Way of Greater Atlanta’s literacy and early learning programs.
October 2, 2025

Meet your 2025-26 Young Professional Leaders Cabinet 

United Way of Greater Atlanta announces its 2025–2026 Young Professional Leaders Cabinet, led by incoming Chair Eric Jones of Ameris Bank.
31 AAP leaders are committed to eliminating barriers and empowering students of color to become prepared for college and careers successes after high school.
October 2, 2025

Introducing your 2025-26 African American Partnership Cabinet

United Way of Greater Atlanta announces the largest African American Partnership Cabinet in the group’s history, led by co-chairs Monique M. Carter and Ricky McLeod.
Twenty-four women are ready to continue a 25-year legacy of impact in this year’s Women United cabinet.
September 30, 2025

Welcoming the 2025-26 Women United Cabinet

We could not be more excited to introduce United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Women United Cabinet, a group of leaders committed to championing the needs of women and children throughout our region.  Last year, we celebrated 25 years of impact through Women United’s leadership, honoring Atlanta heroines and group founders Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, Ann…
Students play educational activities—the Georgia full-day Pre-K program that we know today is a direct result of GEEARS’s advocacy.
September 19, 2025

Setting GEEARS in motion

15 years ago, United Way of Greater Atlanta helped launch GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, elevating our local early childhood education efforts statewide. From preserving the Georgia Pre-K program to promoting infant mental health, learn how strategic partnerships shaped the first five years of this advocacy organization—and why those early years matter…
Alana Dorsey cuts the ribbon to celebrate her newly renovated early learning center with partners from United Way of Greater Atlanta, PAACT, Quality Care for Children, Early Learning Property Management, and Banner Services Group.
September 12, 2025

Building up our youngest learners

A renovation and repair grant helps childcare provider Alana Dorsey live out her dream of serving the South Fulton community and provides space for her young learners to reach new heights.
Milton Little, President & CEO of United Way, poses with United Way of Geater Atlanta's 2025-26 Board Chair, Brian Sappington, Chief of Sales at Danone.
September 11, 2025

Introducing our 2025-26 Board of Directors 

United Way of Greater Atlanta announces its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, led by incoming Chair Brian Sappington. With 11 new members, the board is focused on advancing child well-being and breaking the cycle of poverty across the region.
Leigh Gale from Publix talks about United Way
September 5, 2025

Where generosity is a pleasure 

From its earliest days, Publix Super Markets has been committed to strengthening the communities it serves. As Publix marks another year as United Way of Greater Atlanta’s leading corporate partner, we celebrate the vital role they’ve played in our 120-year journey.
Twenty-five refugee and immigrant women learn about skincare at a Refugee Women’s Network Wellness Group led by an Emory healthcare professional and translated by Community Healthcare Workers
August 31, 2025

Trusted voices, healthier futures 

Community Health Workers in Clarkston break down barriers to health education for refugee and immigrant families, driving health equity in a time where access to healthcare is under threat.
Atlanta’s skyline in the year 2044 represents a thriving city where every child has the chance to succeed.
August 31, 2025

Atlanta 2044

Imagine the year 2044…what do you want to see? We can shape Greater Atlanta’s future by investing in the kids who will grow up to become the heroes of tomorrow.

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