News and Stories
December 9, 2025
Overcoming housing insecurity: A home for Taquana
For Taquana’s family, home means family. With support from United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Kids Home Initiative, Taquana turned a motel stay into a home where family can gather together once again.
December 4, 2025
It takes a village: Reimagining schools as anchors of hope and opportunity
International Community School (ICS) is transforming education in DeKalb County as Metro Atlanta’s first elementary school to adopt the Community School Model. With support from United Way of Greater Atlanta, ICS connects academics with health services, family engagement, and community resources, making opportunity a promise for all.
December 2, 2025
Paper pledge cards and pounding pavement
In the 1950s, emerging business leaders found their career beginnings volunteering as loaned executives at United Way. Their legacy of generosity continues to shape Atlanta’s future.
December 1, 2025
Giving back gets more rewarding with 2026 tax law changes
New federal tax laws shape how donors can maximize impact, while minimizing their tax burden in 2026.
November 11, 2025
Frozen benefits, empty freezers
When the longest government shutdown in history halted SNAP and early learning funding among other benefits, thousands of Greater Atlanta families were left wondering what would happen. United Way of Greater Atlanta and our partners are stepping in to fill the gaps when safety nets fail.
October 31, 2025
A boost for Jasmine’s family
For many Greater Atlanta families, the gap between child care costs and what they can afford is growing, and it’s costing them their careers. United Way of Greater Atlanta’s BOOST scholarships gave Jasmine and Kiemoni’s two toddlers a chance to learn and thrive.
