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.

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…

Tracye Neal, once a Motel to Home participant, now helps others find stability through St. Vincent de Paul’s housing services.

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.

In June 1997, United Way of Greater Atlanta created the nation’s first-ever 211 Contact Center, a 24/7 multi-language referral service connecting people to the resources and support they need. Read how the service grew from a red phone and a designated number into a nation-wide health and human services platform.

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 211 Contact Center responds to hundreds of requests daily, offering referrals to vital resources for those in need. This month, we’re featuring the stories of individuals like Nadia, who found safety and a fresh start from domestic violence through 211.