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A volunteer pushes a cart full of presents at a United Way of Greater Atlanta and Home Depot partnership event.
August 7, 2026

Corporate social responsibility: The secret ingredient to a thriving Greater Atlanta  

Are you or your company considering whether to implement a corporate social responsibility strategy? Across Greater Atlanta, businesses of all sizes are investing in the communities where they operate and discovering that social impact and business success can go hand in hand. Corporate giving is one of the fastest-growing segments of philanthropy. In 2024, corporate…
A teacher points to words for students to read aloud in a kindergarten classroom
August 5, 2026

From summer fun to school success, our Kinder Campers are ready! 

Kindergarten readiness matters, and Kinder Camp is helping hundreds of Greater Atlanta children be prepared to jump in and learn this fall.
This year’s 34-member AAP Cabinet is led by co-chairs Monique M. Carter and Ricky McLeod.
July 16, 2026

Introducing your 2026-27 African American Partnership Cabinet 

United Way of Greater Atlanta announces the 2026-27 African American Partnership Cabinet.
A mom and two kids eat ice cream under an umbrella in the summer heat.
July 9, 2026

Beat the budget heat: Help with electric bills when it matters most 

Check out some tips to save money on utility bills this summer, and different ways we help make sure families stay safe and cools
Two young adults pose with the Lost-N-Found Youth float in Atlanta’s Pride Parade, representing an organization that offers support for youth experiencing homelessness.
June 30, 2026

This thrift store is a turning point for LGBTQ+ youth

LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness face steep barriers to stability — but something as simple as a job can grow into independence and hope.
Volunteer holds up school supplies at one of United Way of Greater
June 26, 2026

What a school supply list reveals about inequity in the classroom

Explore how inequity in the classroom begins and how backpack drives and other solutions can help close the opportunity gap in education.

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