News and Stories

A mom talks to her newborn in Grady Hospital after being coached by a nurse on how it helps brain development.
October 13, 2026

Talk With Me Baby: An infant speech development initiative giving Grady babies a stronger start 

A United Way-backed infant speech development program is helping Grady babies start life with stronger language, literacy, and learning support.
A United Way of Greater Atlanta volunteer makes a craft project with two young students in a classroom.
October 1, 2026

Your donation’s journey to community change

Every donation has a destination. Discover how your gift travels from a simple act of generosity to meaningful impact for people across Greater Atlanta.
September 20, 2026

United Way of Greater Atlanta welcomes its class of 2026 board members 

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome new leadership to help guide our organization into another year of community impact. This year’s new board members are committed to bridging opportunity gaps, fostering community connections, and telling Greater Atlanta’s story as we change the narrative for children across our region.  They…
Danny Trejo, a Cole Society Donor passionate about financial literacy, smiles wearing his United Way t-shirt.
September 17, 2026

Voices United Spotlight: Danny Trejo  

Voices United tells the story of our community of supporters in their own words. This month, meet volunteer and Cole Society donor Danny Trejo!
Four volunteer financial mentors prepare to teach at a financial literacy program to young professionals about wealth building and investments.
September 16, 2026

When it comes to wealth building, mentorship matters

If you didn't grow up with a parent or mentor who could explain investing, retirement accounts or wealth building, where would you learn? For many young professionals, the answer is nowhere. While budgeting and emergency savings are essential financial skills, they’re only part of the picture. Through programs like Financial Achievement Club, we help families…
A volunteer and her son lead a coloring activity for a family in their community at a tabling event.
September 9, 2026

Meet Sabrina, a literacy leader building a culture of reading in Cobb

Cobb Collaborative’s Early Literacy Ambassadors trains local leaders to become advocates and teachers in their community.

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