Mayors Form Response Task Force

Lynne Fugate photo

The United Way will help guide the new board in developing an alternative response program for mental health and substance misuse crises.

Investing Early

Ellie Kittrell of United Way of Greater Knoxville gives a presentation

United Way report calls for $25 million of investment in education and resources for Knox County children from birth to kindergarten.

Foundation for Change

classroom with empty desks

Under new leadership, Knox Education Foundation is handing off some of its programs and focusing on innovation.

Making Early Connections

Panel on stage at early childhood symposium

Brain science illustrates the importance of the first few years of a child’s life. Experts are seeking ways to promote healthy development.

‘Practice What We Preach’

United Way and Alliance logos

Two pillars of the local nonprofit world merge, as the Alliance for Better Nonprofits joins United Way of Greater Knoxville.

Council OKs Anti-violence Funding

A pair of donations totaling $200,000 will help launch a United Way effort to support community groups and reboot the Change Center.

Go Ask ALICE

Financial struggele

A United Way data project shows that the working poor make up about 30 percent of Knox County’s population — and they are struggling.

Keeping the Lights On

KUB plans to resume disconnecting service for nonpayment next month, but help is available for customers trying to catch up.

Maintaining the Mission

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Hit by rising demand and evaporating funding, nonprofit agencies across Knoxville are digging deep and innovating to continue their services.

Reaching Through the Noise

Kids play at The Muse Knoxville.

With the Big Give, United Way of Greater Knoxville aims to tame the chaos of Giving Tuesday — and bring in some new donors, too.