A Look Back on a Year of Impact

Make This Holiday Season One to Remember

The holiday season is upon us, and it always seems to arrive in the blink of an eye! It's the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, gatherings, and heartfelt moments with loved ones. But amid the holiday hustle, it's easy to overlook the opportunity to reflect and feel gratitude for the good things in our lives.

On November 8, United Way of Northwest Georgia hosted its Leaders United training, a one-day program designed to identify, recruit, and connect volunteers to leadership and policy-making positions within nonprofit organizations in Northwest Georgia. This program equipped participants with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

More than 130 years ago, a small group of visionaries came together with a groundbreaking idea: communities get more done when we work as one. That idea sparked the first United Way and continues to guide us today.

As Chair of the United Way of Northwest Georgia’s Board of Directors and a member of the Campaign Cabinet, I have seen firsthand how our community’s generosity transforms lives. This spirit of giving truly embodies our core values of service and community support.

United Way of Northwest Georgia Celebrates 24th Annual Make a Difference Day with Unprecedented Community Impact

Autumn is here! As the leaves turn brilliant shades and the air cools to that perfect southern crisp, there is something special about fall in Northwest Georgia. For me, it is the season of giving, and nothing captures this spirit better than our United Way campaign.

Karen Townsend and Bradley Austin, the 2024 Campaign Co-Chairs for United Way of Northwest Georgia, unveiled the 2024-2025 Campaign Goal of $4.155 million during Tuesday night's Campaign Kickoff Party and CEO Trike Race at Burr Park; they were joined in support by the Campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors. The evening was filled with excitement as companies led by their CEOs competed in the 12th annual CEO Trike Race, with Dorsett Industries emerging victorious.

Get ready to feel the excitement as we gear up for the 2024 United Way campaign! Leading the charge are the energetic and passionate mother-daughter team, Bradley Austin and Karen Townsend. With their infectious enthusiasm, I am confident this year's campaign will be a resounding success, touching the lives of many in Whitfield and Murray counties.

Empowerment, teamwork, and community service defined the experience for eleven local teens who recently completed the United Way's GoLEAD program from July 30 to August 1.