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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and every year the goal is to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

A Message from Joe Young, United Way Board Chair, and Amanda Burt, President

As we continue to navigate the Covid-19 crisis that has gone on much longer than any of us could imagine, we wanted to provide another update to you on the work of United Way.

Update ….

Additional funds awarded …

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.

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. 

Caleb had aged out of the Dalton Public School System.

Kevin is a participant at Murray County Developmental Center where he participates in Community Access Group and receives prevocational services.

United Way of Northwest Georgia steps up whenever our community needs us.

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.