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On paper, Gracie is an average 15-year-old.

She plays softball, basketball, and lacrosse at Dalton High School and has a fun and energetic personality. Everything appears as it should, however, Gracie’s mother, Marrianne, noticed very early on that Gracie had difficulty learning.

Kaitlyn is a single mother of two who was referred to United Way Community Partner, Salvation Army, by the Family Crisis Center, another United Way Community Partner, after escaping from an abusive relationship.

During this holiday season of giving and all the hustle and bustle, we can sometimes forget that not everyone has something to celebrate.

The holidays can be an unwelcome reminder to many of what they have lost, but here at United Way we help individuals and families see hope for a better tomorrow. 

At United Way, we are in the business of building better futures, not just during the holiday season, but 365 days a year.

United Way of Northwest Georgia recently hosted the Career Exploration on Friday, November 15^th.

We were able to partner with Georgia Northwestern Technical College to teach 600+ Dalton Public School 5th grade students about potential career options.

What if I told you there was something you could do this holiday season that would make you feel like you had more hours in the day, while also increasing self-confidence, improving physical health, and creating l

Generosity comes with

A message from Bob Hardaway, United Way of Northwest Georgia Campaign Chairman

Did you know that November is National Gratitude Month??

For the past nineteen years, United Way of Northwest Georgia has celebrated Make a Difference Day on the fourth Friday and Saturday in October.