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We're All In This Together
These are indeed uncertain times.
No one could have predicted that a pandemic would rise up and affect so many lives in a matter of weeks.
Most organizations do not plan for a pandemic and its ripple effects on the economy. We are in uncharted waters as these circumstances affect the globe, not just our community.
United Way of Northwest Georgia’s Update on COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund Distribution Round One
A Message from Joe Young, United Way Board Chair, and Amanda Burt, President
Although we aren’t meeting in person now, and business as usual is anything but usual, a lot is happening at United Way and with our community partners on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis.
We want to share some quick updates and actions United Way has taken.
Meet Caleb and Andy
Caleb had aged out of the Dalton Public School System.
Meet Kevin
Kevin is a participant at Murray County Developmental Center where he participates in Community Access Group and receives prevocational services.
10 Ways to Serve Your Local Community Right Now
United Way of Northwest Georgia steps up whenever our community needs us.
United Way of Northwest Georgia Establishes the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund
A Message from Joe Young, United Way Board Chair, and Amanda Burt, President
Viruses don’t discriminate.
We are only as healthy as the most vulnerable among us.
Annual Celebration and Volunteer Awards
Campaign Chair, Bob Hardaway, is an avid Clemson Tiger football fan and when it came to motivating his campaign cabinet, this quote from Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney perfectly encompassed how he felt:
“To be an overachiever you have to be an over-believer.” This quote set the stage for an incredible year of over-believing in the impact that United Way can have on Building Better Futures in our community.
What Will You Do With Your Extra Daylight?
Hooray for Daylight Saving Time!
When I Think of Our Community
When I think of our community, one word, in particular, comes to mind...compassionate.
Having just returned from the National President's Roundtable meeting with other United Way colleagues from across the United States, I am reminded how lucky I am to live and raise my family in Dalton, Georgia.
During our time together, we shared stories of the life-changing work we are all doing in our communities. We shared our wins, our losses, and what keeps us up at night.