News and Stories
January 30, 2026
Free tax services open across Greater Atlanta
Tax season is harder for working families—but VITA can help! United Way of Greater Atlanta offers free tax services at more than 30 sites across our region to help families maximize their savings before April 15.
January 20, 2026
Alexia’s Financial Achievement
United Way of Greater Atlanta partners with SPARC to provide financial literacy classes for single parents, breaking cycles of money anxiety and building resilience for moms like Alexia.
January 7, 2026
Making MLK Day a day of service
Carry Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream forward in the place that started a movement for change. Here are six opportunities to serve Greater Atlanta this MLK Day weekend.
January 1, 2026
Our top 10 New Year’s Resolutions
Our vision for 2026: education, stability, and opportunity for all. Here are the top ten resolutions on our list for creating lasting change in the new year ahead!
December 28, 2025
2025 Impact, Wrapped!
Our 2025 Year in Review is here! From thousands of youth gaining career skills to families finding stable housing, every number tells a story of lives changed.
December 21, 2025
Take your seat at the board table
The Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) has filled nearly 2,000 boardroom seats with leaders who reflect the communities they serve—building a powerful network that strengthens nonprofits across Greater Atlanta and beyond.
December 19, 2025
For a kid, home changes everything
Every day, 1,300 families across Greater Atlanta reach out for help. When all of us work together, we can give hope, stability, and access to the essentials—changing the trajectory of a child’s future.
December 18, 2025
Mini farmers markets arrive at APS schools
At three Title I APS schools, free monthly produce markets are the highlight of the month—and offer a creative solution to bridge the SNAP gap and provide food access to families where they are.
December 12, 2025
Microloans bring major stability
United Way of Greater Atlanta’s microloan program is helping families move from instability to financial empowerment through credit-building, coaching, and generational change.
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.