News Releases
UNITED WAY’S READ TO SUCCEED PROGRAM RESULTS IN NEAR-PERFECT READINESS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
July 23, 2010For the second consecutive year, more than 98% of participants in United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s Read to Succeed program enter kindergarten with the basic reading skills needed to make a successful scholastic start, Margaret Dolan, United Way’s Board Chair-elect, announced today.
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Five ‘Restore The Dream’ Centers Open To Meet Long Term Needs of Flood Victims
July 08, 2010
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Invests $500,000 To Expand Family Resource Centers “Platform.” United Way and six of its partner agencies opened five Restore the Dream Centers today to work one-on-one with individuals and families who are struggling to put their lives and their homes back together in the wake of the May Flood. The Restore The Dream Centers utilize the same model used in United Way’s Family Resource Centers to enhance pre-kindergarten learning, provide financial counseling, and provide hot meals to the elderly. Read More »
HELPFUL TIP for individuals impacted by May 2010 Flood: The SBA Loans are for individuals too.
June 29, 2010Here’s the Helpful Tip!
Individuals have to apply for an SBA Loan to be eligible for potential additional FEMA dollars.
You can decline the loan if approved so that you are still eligible for other assistance.
Please share this with your friends, family and colleagues.
Deadline for SBA Loans for businesses and individuals is Thursday, August 5, 2010.
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United Way of Metropolitan Nashville announces top two finalists of LIVE UNITED Summer Song Contest
June 22, 2010With many of Nashville’s at-risk neighborhoods recovering from the recent flood, more Nashville students than ever will lack the supplies to return to school prepared to succeed. United Way’s LIVE UNITED Summer Song Contest featured a chance to perform live at 3rd and Lindsley during United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive Launch Concert on June 24th (featuring Kink Ador and KNAPSACKHEROES). Songs will be performed at United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” Launch Concert at Third and Lindsley, Thursday, June 24th 7pm.
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United Way Poised to Move Community from Rescue to Restoration
May 06, 2010
Organization will activate “Restore the Dream” fund to support agencies’ efforts during and after disasters, restoring structure and infrastructure.Read More »
A Message from United Way of Metropolitan Nashville
May 04, 2010United Way of Metropolitan Nashville's official message on the Nashville flood.
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United Way meets “Board Books for Babies” goal
April 07, 2010United Way's March Day of Action benefited 1,200 at-risk children served through nine United Way-supported child care centers
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United Way presents free concert to educate youth about importance of financial stabililty
April 02, 2010Volunteers on site to offer free tax prep services during event
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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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United Way celebrates 2009 campaign success with rally, volunteer activities
March 08, 2010Traditional celebration transformed into Day of Action for second year
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United Way of Metropolitan Nashville terminates Mercatus Contract
March 08, 2010United Way of Metropolitan Nashville has terminated its contract with Mercatus Communications.
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NewsChannel 5’s Charlie Neese supports United Way “Board Books for Babies” Book Drive
March 01, 2010Meteorologist to read at Davis-Kidd story time
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United Way offers free online filing for taxpayers earning less than $58,000
February 17, 2010Service part of grant from Wal-mart, One Economy and United Way Worldwide
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United Way’s Boyd Society learns about impact of their philanthropy
December 08, 2009The annual thank you reception for members of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s R.H. Boyd Leadership Society was held recently at the home of Lee and Kelli Molette.
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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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New Family Resource Center Open in Antioch School
October 29, 2009When students get help addressing issues affecting them and their families, they can better focus on academics inside the classroom. That’s the theory behind United Way’s school-based Family Resource Centers — and the impetus for the newest center now open at Cole Elementary School in Antioch.
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United Way Sets 2009-2010 Fundraising Goal of $16.8 million, A Five Percent Increase.
October 07, 2009United Way of Metropolitan Nashville has kicked off its 88th annual community-wide fundraising campaign with the announcement of its goal to raise $16.8 million, a 5-percent increase over last year, to meet unprecedented health and human service needs.
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United Way Announces New CFO
September 28, 2009United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is pleased to announce that Mary Jo Wiggins has accepted the role of Senior Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26.
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United Way announces Campaign Consultants for 2009
September 14, 2009Volunteers on loan from their employers help staff support nearly 500 company campaigns
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United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Launches Tools for Tough Times
August 25, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (UWMN) launched Tools for Tough Times, a set of resources dedicated to helping anyone in Nashville who might need a helping hand during the current economic situation.
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United Way Announces CFO Retirement
August 19, 2009United Way of Metropolitan Nashville announces the retirement of its senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Green. Green has been with the organization for 18 years, having begun his career in 1991 as Controller; he was promoted to his current position in 1998.
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United Way Volunteers Build Stronger Neighborhoods With Clean-up Effort
June 12, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., As part of a United Way Day of Action, nearly 75 volunteers, community residents, and United Way staff worked together on May 30 to conduct clean-ups in areas served through United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s “building strong neighborhoods” programming.
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Free Tax Prep Sites Generated Increase in Federal Refunds for Nashville Families
May 18, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., Thanks to free tax preparation provided by 170 volunteers and the Earned Income Tax Credit, more than 7,000 low- and moderate-income families throughout Nashville received a total of more than $11.4 million in refunds this past tax season.
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United Way Day of Action Brought Nearly 50 Volunteers Together
May 04, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nearly 50 volunteers put together 200 book bags, containing a total of more than 500 books at a recent Day of Action volunteer event at United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. The book sort-a-thon benefitted children served through United Way-supported Parent and Caregiver Education programs.
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United Way Announces New Trustees and Officers
March 30, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville has named five new members and elected three current members to a second term to its board of trustees.
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United Way of Metropolitan Nashville Receives $25,000 Grant
March 27, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville is one of only thirty United Ways nationwide to receive a $25,000 grant from Wal-Mart Foundation to expand its free tax preparation services and education efforts around the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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United Way’s Campaign Celebration Transformed into Day of Action
March 17, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., It was a celebration designed for these profound times, giving time to honor the very best efforts as well as the opportunity to do even more.
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United Way’s Boyd Society Presents Black History Month Event
March 03, 2009NASHVILLE, Tenn., United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s R.H. Boyd Leadership Society presented a panel discussion on the importance of higher education in the African-American community at the Tennessee State University Avon Williams Campus on February 26.
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