News Releases - Health
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Joins Community Effort To Tackle Obesity Epidemic
October 18, 2011United Way’s Women United in Giving, a group of community leaders, announces Nov. 2 luncheon; Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam to speak
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2011—United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is aiming to shrink the growing obesity problem in the community through an innovative initiative designed to bring healthy lifestyles to Nashville’s neediest neighborhoods.
United Way’s Women United in Giving – a group of community leaders committed to making a greater impact in the city – has launched a new initiative called Family Teaching Kitchens to help tackle obesity at its roots in Nashville.
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UNITED WAY WILL LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO HELP ADDRESS COMMUNITY’S SPIKING FOOD AND SHELTER NEEDS
September 09, 2011UNITED WAY WILL LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO HELP ADDRESS COMMUNITY’S SPIKING FOOD AND SHELTER NEEDS
Announcement Begins 21-Day “Basic Needs” Drive and Organization’s 90th Annual Campaign.
NASHVILLE, TN, Sept. 9, 2011—United Way of Metropolitan Nashville today launched its 2011 communitywide impact campaign, announcing creation of the United Way Meet The Need Partnership to help address Nashville’s rapidly-growing emergency food and shelter needs – in the midst of a challenging economy.
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2010 Campaign Awards
April 29, 2011Despite challenging economic conditions and the aftermath of the May flood of 2010, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s 2010 Campaign saw the largest year-to-year percentage increase in the last decade. Thanks to those who helped us reach this tremendous achievement…the 400 companies representing 50,000 employees who hosted workplace campaigns and the more than 280 members of our Alexis de Tocqueville, Alpha Chapter.
• United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s 2010 Campaign grew this year from $14.1 million dollars to $14.5 million dollars
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Relief to Japan Earthquake Survivors
March 21, 2011United Way of Metropolitan Nashville has established a means by which the Nashville community can provide aid to the people of Japan suffering from the effects of the devastating earthquake, the tsunami and the resulting damage.
There are several ways to give:
-To make a donation online, please visit http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/give
-Send a check to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, 250 Venture Circle, Nashville, TN 37228 Attn: Japan Disaster Relief
-Text “JAPAN” to UNITED (864833) on your mobile phone to give $10 to United Way for Japan Disaster Relief
-United Way Worldwide http://www.liveunited.org/japan
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville will waive all administrative fees on donations received locally for Japan Disaster Relief.
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Companies recognized for successful 2009 United Way campaigns
March 11, 2010United Way celebrates more than 80 Nashville area companies for their giving, volunteering and advocacy.
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United Way announces fundraising results at campaign rally
March 11, 2010Traditional celebration transformed into Day of Action for second year
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Community Baby Shower Gives Babies Healthy Start
November 04, 2009United Way of Metropolitan Nashville addressed a serious health issue by hosting a community-wide baby shower that filled more than 1,000 bags with items needed to give newborns a healthy start.
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