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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 estimates Nashvillians leave up to $25 million in unclaimed tax credits
February 12, 2010United Way expands prep services to maximize refunds to low-income families this year
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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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Titans Seeking Nominations for Tennessee’s Top Volunteer
November 06, 2009The Tennessee Titans are looking to recognize the state’s top volunteers. All Tennessee nonprofits are encouraged to nominate their most outstanding volunteers for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant through the Titans Community Quarterback Program.
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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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