News and Stories
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.
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.
June 25, 2026
From idea to impact: Meet your 2026 SPARK prize winners!
United Way of Greater Atlanta is helping small business owners boost their savings and win grant money at our annual SPARK prize competition.
June 17, 2026
“Don’t give up”: Tiffany’s CareerReady ATL Apprenticeship Story
For the 73% of students not on track for college or career, solutions like United Way of Greater Atlanta’s youth apprenticeship program create a path to success.
June 12, 2026
Meet two Atlanta dads making a difference
When fathers are present and supported, families thrive — but many dads don’t know where to start. Myer Krah of Daddy Stroller Social Club and Lamont Jones of Furthering Fathering work with United Way of Greater Atlanta to help engaged fathers get the fatherhood support they need to be the best they can be.
June 4, 2026
From free summer meals to enrichment programs: Filling the summer support gap for kids
When school is out, thousands of Atlanta families face gaps in food, child care, and support. Learn how free summer meals, enrichment programs, and essential resources across Greater Atlanta are helping kids stay nourished, safe, and on track.