News and Stories
December 4, 2021
Invest in quality summer learning across our region
Did you know that one of the strongest predictors of success in school and in life is whether a child can read proficiently by the end of third grade? Yet, within the 13 counties of metro Atlanta less than half of all 3rd graders are reading proficiently. Many things contribute to the achievement gap, but…
November 15, 2021
CareerReady ATL: Providing Real Opportunity for Metro Atlanta Youth
Atlanta has a strong and diverse business sector, many post-secondary educational institutions, first-rate nonprofits, and a civil rights legacy that has grown into a movement — all of which have elevated our status to one of national recognition of activism and change. And yet, structural inequities born of racism create conditions that all too often…
October 25, 2021
Impact by the Numbers
This year, United Way of Greater Atlanta will provide assistance to more than 381,000 individuals and families across Greater Atlanta's 13-county region. From the Child Well-Being Mission Fund, the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund, and the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, we’re providing sustainable and equitable improvements for the well-being of children, families…
October 20, 2021
Emergency Housing Assistance Program helps more than 7,800 individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
“Myself and my kids are so grateful to you all. You really reached out to us when we needed it the most.” – Emergency Housing Assistance Program funding recipient Jallow Hadijjatou Like so many City of Atlanta residents, Jallow Hadijjatou lost her job at the start of pandemic. A single mother and immigrant, the stress…
October 4, 2021
United Way and the City of Atlanta Announce the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Re-opens with new round of funding
ATLANTA – October 4, 2021 – United Way of Greater Atlanta and the City of Atlanta announced today that the Emergency Housing Assistance Program will re-open October 4th to distribute an additional $12M in Department of Treasury funding received through the United States Treasury. The current Emergency Rental Assistance Program totaling $15.2M in federal funds…
September 20, 2021
Creating Opportunity For Our Youth
Meet Hannah and Hanna to understand how zip code can determine a child’s potential. Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. United Way of Greater Atlanta works to create opportunity for our community's youth. Hannah lives in zip code 30327, which has a Child-Well Being Score of 87.3 (very good!). Her household income is…