UNITED WE WIN.

WHEN YOU SUPPORT…

You help our partner agencies assist your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, the child down the street, others in the community, or maybe even you or your family when there is adversity, tragedy, unexpected challenges and unmet need.

WHEN YOU SUPPORT…

You help our partner agencies assist your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, the child down the street, others in the community, or maybe even you or your family when there is adversity, tragedy, unexpected challenges and unmet need.

OUR top partners

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR (2020) – BELL FLIGHT

WHICH MATTERS MORE?

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A $5

cup of coffee

OR

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READING ASSISTANCE

for a school-aged child for a year

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A $10 APP

on your phone

OR



SHELTER & EDUCATION

for a homeless family for a year



A $15 PIZZA

with your friends

OR



390 NUTRITIOUS MEALS

for those who are hungry



A $20 NIGHT

at the movies

OR



21 DAYS OF SAFE CARE

for an adult with disabilities

WHICH MATTERS MORE?



A $5

cup of coffee

OR



READING ASSISTANCE

for a school-aged child for a year



A $10 APP

on your phone

OR



SHELTER & EDUCATION

for a homeless family for a year



A $15 PIZZA

with your friends

OR



390 NUTRITIOUS MEALS

for those who are hungry



A $20 NIGHT

at the movies

OR



21 DAYS OF SAFE CARE

for an adult with disabilities

our impact in 2019

meals were served to those with food insecurities

children received support & mentoring

nights of shelter were provided to those who had no place to go

FAQs

What does United Way of East TN Highlands do?

United Way of East TN Highlands is a 501c3 non-profit organization that raises and allocates funds for more than 40 programs pertaining to improvement in health, education and financial stability administered by itself and 21 partner agencies in our community. We bring people and organizations together to do more together than any of us can do on our own. Employers, nonprofits, government, faith organizations, educators, labor, health providers, community leaders, youth and many others partner with us. Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest issues. We’re after solutions that create real change. It’s not simple, or easy. But we’re making progress and seeing results.

How much of my donation actually goes toward helping others?

With combined administrative, non-operating and fundraising expenses of 5%, 95 cents of every dollar goes directly to help your neighbor.

What is a United Way Campaign?

The United Way workplace campaign unites employees in all offices or branches of a company, and gives them an opportunity to donate, volunteer and speak out for causes that matter to them. You can see the results of successful programming right in your community because funds stay local.

Why should I give to United Way instead of directly to one of their partner agencies?

While our partner agencies certainly rely on and appreciate direct donations, they have applied to and been chosen as Untied Partners for maximum community building impact. Donors know partner programs have been well vetted for both effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. Being a United Way partner gives agencies and programs access to additional funding, volunteers and other area social services professionals. By working together, duplication of services can be reduced as well.

How does United Way of East TN Highlands decide how much funding each partner receives?

It doesn’t! Thirty community members from a wide range of ages, genders, races and socio-economic backgrounds are assembled each year to form an Allocations Team. Team members visit the agencies, speak with directors (and participants when appropriate), review program descriptions and financials then get meet to determine how to allocate funds raised the previous year to be of the greatest benefit for our community.