Events

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.

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.

United Way of Northwest Georgia’s Youth and Volunteer Celebration was held on Thursday, April 25, at Mack Gaston Community Center. It was a night to remember!

For the past 23 years, United Way of Northwest Georgia has celebrated Make a Difference Day on the fourth Friday and Saturday in October. United Way hosted volunteer projects the week of October 23 - 28. Mannington Phenix and Marketing Alliance Group are this year’s Make a Difference Day Premier Sponsors.

United Way’s Volunteer Awards Ceremony, via Facebook Live, was about celebrating our incredible volunteers! United Way honors volunteers in Whitfield and Murray Counties whose service has exemplified a commitment to bring hope, promise, and opportunity to the lives of others.

“Volunteers are the heart of our organization!”

“Volunteers are the backbone of what we do!”

“We couldn’t do it without you, volunteers!”

For the first time in two years, it has begun to feel like our community is back to normal, or some form of “new normal” that we have all come to know. I am filled with gratitude that we were able to host our first Board of Directors meeting this year in person at our United Way office.

When I think of our local community, one word that comes to mind is: connection. Whether someone has grown up in this community or just moved here; the connection and a true sense of comradery are unmistakable.