News and Stories
August 12, 2025
GELI to Smart Start
25 years ago, United Way of Greater Atlanta worked with the Governor of Georgia’s office, philanthropic partners, and local business leaders to start an early learning initiative. These efforts continue to shape our region’s early learning landscape and help kids start school ready to succeed.
July 24, 2025
Toys for Tots request form opens August 1
The toy request form will be available on the Toys for Tots website to qualifying organizations starting August 1.
July 14, 2025
Narrating the Neighborhood
A partnership between Canopy Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta empowers residents like Eboné Smiley to tell untold stories, spotlight community challenges, and celebrate the vibrant culture of Atlanta’s underrepresented neighborhoods through journalism.
June 10, 2025
Practice, pitch, payoff
Since 2015, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s SPARK Prize has given local changemakers a chance to pitch their bold ideas for community impact, kickstarting more than 80 different nonprofits, social enterprises, and small businesses. With over $728,000 awarded and a 90% success rate among winners, SPARK Prize has become a powerful catalyst for innovation, proving…
June 6, 2025
From Homelessness to Helping Others
Tracye Neal, once a Motel to Home participant, now helps others find stability through St. Vincent de Paul’s housing services.
June 4, 2025
25 years of impact by women, for women
Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Ann Stallard, and Anne Kaiser held a basement meeting that would inspire a movement of 55,000+ women in 66 chapters across the nation, uniting to make a difference.
