CareerReady ATL is adjusting the course for young adults not on track for success.

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership (AAP) was formed in 2000 after Dr. Johnnetta Cole saw a lack of philanthropic leadership presence for African-Americans in Greater Atlanta. AAP is made up of donors with comparable passions for giving, leadership, and service. It was created to bring together United Way donors who were underrepresented. It is a…

By providing young individuals with the tools, guidance, and support they need to thrive, we're breaking down barriers, creating pathways to success, and ensuring that they have access to positive adult influences every step of the way.

The month of June was busy for the whole United Way family! From our Cole Exchange Tour at the Frazer Center, to the AAP Day of Service, there were so many opportunities to get involved. Whether you rolled up your sleeves at the Give United Day Snack Pack Project, or even rolled up a cigar at YPL’s Night in Havana, we…

At United Way of Greater Atlanta, we aim to promote equity by investing in our community. Because ComfiArt shares our goal of community enrichment through financial stability, our collaboration seemed inevitable.  Founded by Dionna Collins in 2016, ComfiArt provides resources for artists — particularly artists of color — to monetize their work. A 2019 study…

United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services strategically partnered to reduce learning loss through a statewide competitive grant program. Grants in 2022-2023 supported community-based organizations in Georgia that were reducing learning loss through building reading skills, improving math proficiency, supporting school transition, strengthening family engagement, supporting learning acceleration,…