United Way of Greater Atlanta in Gwinnett celebrated the dedication of our Peace & Unity Room at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. The Rotary Club of Gwinnett County sponsors this space. This special event took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with a dedication program and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Peace & Unity Room is the…

Please meet the dynamic board members of the Northwest Region. With their expertise, heart, and care for their communities, United Way of Greater Atlanta is able to make a lasting impact in Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties.

Amani, a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter, moved from Pennsylvania to Georgia in 2023 to escape an unhealthy relationship. Despite securing a job before her move, she struggled with the higher cost of living and had difficulty finding affordable housing. Amani ended up living in motels, which made it even harder to save for…

Did you know that while 95% of children can learn to read, only 32% of kids in America are reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade? That means 63% of children are falling behind, with the most significant impact on communities of color and children born in poverty.  But there’s hope! United Way of…

This innovative program aims to bridge the gaps underrepresented small businesses face in establishing, growing, and scaling their enterprises.

As YPL Vice Chair and Assistant VP at Ameris Bank, Eric Jones has been instrumental in helping pave the way for our partner, Ameris Bank, to become trailblazers in the work that United Way of Greater Atlanta does to empower our children and families in Atlanta. This month marked a significant milestone for Ameris Bank…