Our county advisory boards play a pivotal role in representing United Way of Greater Atlanta within the community, helping to ensure that each neighborhood’s voice stays integral to our decision-making processes. By engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, the advisory boards foster a collaborative and inclusive approach to community development, rallying together organizations and…

Mary, a single mother of two boys aged 10 and 4, faced significant housing instability after being evicted in 2018. Her situation improved when she found Frontline Housing, a United Way of Greater Atlanta Motel to Home partner, through a Facebook resource group. Mary and her children qualified for assistance through the Kids Home program,…

United Way of Greater Atlanta in Gwinnett celebrated the dedication of our Peace & Unity Room at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. The Rotary Club of Gwinnett County sponsors this space. This special event took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with a dedication program and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Peace & Unity Room is the…

Please meet the dynamic board members of the Northwest Region. With their expertise, heart, and care for their communities, United Way of Greater Atlanta is able to make a lasting impact in Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.

Amani, a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter, moved from Pennsylvania to Georgia in 2023 to escape an unhealthy relationship. Despite securing a job before her move, she struggled with the higher cost of living and had difficulty finding affordable housing. Amani ended up living in motels, which made it even harder to save for…

Did you know that while 95% of children can learn to read, only 32% of kids in America are reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade? That means 63% of children are falling behind, with the most significant impact on communities of color and children born in poverty.  But there’s hope! United Way of…