Program areas at UWGK
Education: we believe all children have the right to a strong start so they can be successful in life. United Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The education goals we have set will work toward: helping children be ready to enter school, helping children be ready to move to the next grade, and making sure kids graduate from high school and are prepared for college or a vocation.
Health: we believe health encompasses body and mind. United Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The health and basic needs goals we have set will focus on: maternal health and well being, basic healthcare coverage and prevention, and healthy youth and adults.
Economic mobility: as many as one-third of working americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs.united Way of Greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers, have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The income needs goals we have set will promote financial stability and independence by helping: stabilize families in financial distress and achieve long-term financial stability.
Engaging youth - nonprofit capacity building through direct grants, training, and consulting annual campaign mobilization of volunteers