http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/ en Blair.berle@unitedwaynashville.org Copyright 2013 2013-02-04T17:32:37+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-mayor-dean-recognize-local-impact-at-united-way-advocate-celebra/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-mayor-dean-recognize-local-impact-at-united-way-advocate-celebra/#When:18:20:43Z On Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, Mayor Karl Dean, and countless advocates in the Nashville community will come together to celebrate how we are working together to create an upward trajectory for countless people in Nashville at United Way’s Advocate Celebration. The awards ceremony is how United Way recognizes local business partners, volunteers, advocates and investors in the Nashville community. Throughout the year, those business partners and individuals represent positive change by volunteering for community engagement events, spreading the United Way message and investing in United Way’s impact, all making Nashville a better place to live. United Way, Mayor Dean Recognize Local Impact at United Way Advocate Celebration April 11 2013-04-11T18:20:43+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-read-to-succeed-sites-receive-more-than-2000-backpacks/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-read-to-succeed-sites-receive-more-than-2000-backpacks/#When:17:03:06Z Throughout February and March, more than 170 United Way of Metropolitan Nashville volunteers have given their time to participate in United Way Reading Days of Action, a series of community engagement events all in the name of spreading the joy of reading across Nashville. Volunteers participated in a variety of opportunities to engage with more than 300 children at United Way Read to Succeed sites. Volunteers have helped collect books for the collection drive; spent time with children at a Dr. Seuss Activity Fair and various reading days; and participated in a social media challenge to log time spent reading. Volunteer participation for this event is more than double the participation level in 2011. United Way Read to Succeed Sites Receive More Than 2,000 Backpacks 2013-03-15T17:03:06+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/mayor-united-way-open-financial-empowerment-center-to-help-low-income-resid/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/mayor-united-way-open-financial-empowerment-center-to-help-low-income-resid/#When:19:47:19Z Mayor Karl Dean today opened the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center at the Foster Street Center in east Nashville and at the Casa Azafran Community Center in south Nashville, where free one-on-one financial counseling will be provided to city residents. Nashville is one of five U.S. cities to launch the program thanks to a $2 million grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund. The CFE Fund is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors project, which aims to spread proven and promising ideas among cities. Mayor, United Way Open Financial Empowerment Center to Help Low-Income Residents Reduce Debt 2013-03-12T19:47:19+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/congressman-jim-cooper-visits-united-way-vita-super-site/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/congressman-jim-cooper-visits-united-way-vita-super-site/#When:19:22:45Z Thousands of people in Davidson County have something in common: They have already checked a major item off their to-do list for 2013. Thousands of working individuals and families have not only filed their taxes, but have done so for free through the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) program. Each year, this program helps those who make $57,000 or less receive free tax preparation, and in 2012, VITA volunteers helped more than 10,000 working individuals and families in Davidson County receive more than $19.1 million in refunds. Paid tax preparation sites charge an average of $200, so by visiting a VITA site and receiving free tax prep from an IRS-certified VITA volunteer, working individuals and families can keep more of the money they have earned. Congressman Jim Cooper Visits United Way VITA Super Site 2013-03-08T19:22:45+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-opens-doors-of-free-tax-prep-sites/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-opens-doors-of-free-tax-prep-sites/#When:17:32:37Z Now that January 31 has come and gone, and with proof of 2012 income in hand, most working individuals and families in Nashville have begun thinking about tax season. Today, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites will open their doors to provide tax preparation services for free to thousands of working individuals and families. VITA sites are open now through April 15. United Way Opens Doors of Free Tax Prep Sites 2013-02-04T17:32:37+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-of-metropolitan-nashville-receives-25000-corporate-investment-fr/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-of-metropolitan-nashville-receives-25000-corporate-investment-fr/#When:21:46:45Z On January 13, 2013, the Fifth Third Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, a key corporate partner, presented United Way of Metropolitan Nashville with a $25,000 corporate investment. The $25,000 is a local portion of what Fifth Third Bank contributes to other United Ways across the country every year. United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Receives $25,000 Corporate Investment from Fifth Third Bank 2013-01-30T21:46:45+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/nashville-one-of-five-cities-selected-for-16.2-million-investment/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/nashville-one-of-five-cities-selected-for-16.2-million-investment/#When:20:04:29Z Nashville has been selected as one of five cities to receive a grant to help low-income residents reduce debt and build assets through free, one-on-one financial counseling incorporated into existing services offered in the city. The Office of Mayor Karl Dean and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville are partners in the grant funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Living Cities’ Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund. The three-year grant will serve an estimated 5,000 Nashvillians at Financial Empowerment Centers, which will be run by United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. At the Centers, financial counselors will teach clients how to open safe and affordable checking accounts, establish a credit score, maintain a positive balance, decrease debt and maintain savings. Nashville One of Five Cities Selected for $16.2 Million Investment 2013-01-08T20:04:29+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-of-metropolitan-nashville-and-target-share-a-tree-and-bring-holi/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-of-metropolitan-nashville-and-target-share-a-tree-and-bring-holi/#When:16:43:08Z For the 22nd consecutive year, Target stores across the country are celebrating the season by donating more than 10,000 holiday trees nationally to United Way clients as part of the Target Share-a-Tree Program. UNITED WAY OF NASHVILLE AND TARGET “SHARE A TREE”  AND BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO FAMILIES 2012-12-21T16:43:08+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/titans-and-united-way-announce-jason-mccourty-as-spokesperson-through-a-yea/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/titans-and-united-way-announce-jason-mccourty-as-spokesperson-through-a-yea/#When:18:50:57Z December 19, 2012, NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville announced today that Jason McCourty, cornerback for the Tennessee Titans, will serve as the team’s United Way spokesperson, truly highlighting the tremendous partnership between the two Nashville organizations. In McCourty’s role, he will showcase opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy throughout 2013. TITANS AND UNITED WAY ANNOUNCE JASON MCCOURTY AS SPOKESPERSON THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND PARTNERSHIP 2012-12-20T18:50:57+00:00 http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-family-teaching-kitchens-aiming-to-prevent-obesity-with-hands-on/ http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/news/story/united-way-family-teaching-kitchens-aiming-to-prevent-obesity-with-hands-on/#When:22:39:45Z To continue United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s rich work in the area of Health, United Way Family Teaching Kitchens have taken place throughout the past few months. Tocqueville Society member Anne Russell chairs Women United in Giving, which is a group that truly volunteers, advocates and gives in all aspects of United Way! UNITED WAY FAMILY TEACHING KITCHENS: AIMING TO PREVENT OBESITY WITH HANDS-ON EDUCATION 2012-12-05T22:39:45+00:00