News and Stories
June 25, 2026
From idea to impact: Meet your 2026 SPARK prize winners!
United Way of Greater Atlanta is helping small business owners boost their savings and win grant money at our annual SPARK prize competition.
June 17, 2026
“Don’t give up”: Tiffany’s CareerReady ATL Apprenticeship Story
For the 73% of students not on track for college or career, solutions like United Way of Greater Atlanta’s youth apprenticeship program create a path to success.
June 12, 2026
Meet two Atlanta dads making a difference
When fathers are present and supported, families thrive — but many dads don’t know where to start. Myer Krah of Daddy Stroller Social Club and Lamont Jones of Furthering Fathering work with United Way of Greater Atlanta to help engaged fathers get the fatherhood support they need to be the best they can be.
June 4, 2026
From free summer meals to enrichment programs: Filling the summer support gap for kids
When school is out, thousands of Atlanta families face gaps in food, child care, and support. Learn how free summer meals, enrichment programs, and essential resources across Greater Atlanta are helping kids stay nourished, safe, and on track.
June 4, 2026
Kindergarten Signing Day
In Greater Atlanta, only 26% of children are proficient readers by 4th grade. Events like Kindergarten Signing Day support children and families with the resources they need to start strong and help change the statistics!
May 29, 2026
Fighting food insecurity takes all of us — here’s how to help
Food insecurity affects health, education, and opportunity across our region—and solving it will take all of us. Learn what you can do to help food insecurity.