Community-Responder Proposal

Durham HEART photo.

A city-county task force has developed a roadmap for an alternative to police response to low-risk E-911 calls.

Restocking Food Pantries

Rob Patrick photo

Knoxville city government teams with the United Way of Greater Knoxville to help fund organizations serving residents who’ve lost SNAP benefits.

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.