News and Stories
October 31, 2025
A boost for Jasmine’s family
For many Greater Atlanta families, the gap between child care costs and what they can afford is growing, and it’s costing them their careers. United Way of Greater Atlanta’s BOOST scholarships gave Jasmine and Kiemoni’s two toddlers a chance to learn and thrive.
October 30, 2025
Here’s the dream: Emergency-Proof Futures
When basic needs are met, dreams become reachable. United Way of Greater Atlanta’s dream for our future is for all families to be financially resilient and have access to what they need to thrive.
October 23, 2025
The future is calling—let’s help youth answer
Learn how we’re helping the 14,000 Greater Atlanta youth who aren’t in school or working turn their big dreams into real opportunities.
October 16, 2025
The future is bright—and locally led!
Explore how United Way of Greater Atlanta is tackling complex barriers to well-being by empowering residents to build communities that are as strong as the vibes from the future.
October 16, 2025
Strong readers, stronger futures
Learn how United Way of Greater Atlanta is investing in early learning, literacy initiatives, and family programs to build a brighter future for every child.
October 10, 2025
Out of the margins into housing that heals
Since 2022, our OUT Georgia Impact fund recipient Trans Housing Coalition has helped hundreds of trans individuals experiencing homelessness find security and safety.
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.
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.
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…
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…