United Way of Greater Chattanooga

Community investment: uwgc provided funding for 68 non-profit programs and initiatives.this funding is approved by a local community investment committee and the uwgc board of directors for those programs that can measurably impact the key focus areas of uwgc. Trained community volunteers annually assess data and the programmatic results of funded organizations that address community needs. Through annual reporting and assessment of partner organizations, uwgc ensures funded programs effectively address uwgc impact goals and the needs of the communities served.

Tutoring: provides high-dosage low-ratio tutoring for students grades 1-8 through programs including the tn all corps tutoring program. Spring and summer 2023, there were 95 students in the program.

Family stability: initiatives and program services in 16 county region with the goal of helping families/individuals reach stability and become more self-sufficient. 211 information and referral program operated by uwgc connects people to community agencies and organizations that provide services to address critical needs and helps deter reliance on the social service system. 211 is the entry point for community members in need, operating crisis services and funds, neediest cases processing and monitors all calls through a community database. In fy23, 2-1-1 specialists answered 54,741 calls. Bridge fund, neediest cases, warm neighbors, project water and water quality fee assistance provided direct assistance to individuals.programs also address the root causes of family instability through a coaching model to help families/individuals in lower income neighborhoods become more economically and socially independent.