90 years later

90 years later – from community chest to regional united way

On February 17, 1931, the Community Chest in Johnson City made it’s first investment back into our community through the distribution of clothing, bedding, food and furniture valued at over $8,000 (worth nearly $140,000 today). Fast forward 90 years, and that Community Chest has has evolved more than anyone could have imagined in the 1930’s. Though we have gone through name changes over the years (Community Chest of Johnson City, United Fund of Johnson City, United Way of Johnson City, United Way of Washington County, TN and United Way of East TN Highlands) each name change has created growth and opportunity for the organization and the families that we work to support.

Today, our footprint includes Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Southern Sullivan Counties, making it possible for United Way to reach more families in need than ever before. Countless leaders across the community have volunteered their skills and expertise over the years as members of the board of directors, campaign chairs, project leaders, and fundraisers who carry out and spread the message of United Way to their friends, family, and co-workers.

Today, our volunteers are right in the middle of evaluating grant applications, a process that is not taken lightly. Last year nearly 40 programs held by local nonprofits were chosen as grant recipients that collectively impacted over XXX,XXX lives in our community. Due to efficient fund management, as well as an increase in fundraising, United Way is aiming to increase the amount of funding available.

Support United Way of East TN Highlands

It’s never too late to get involved with United Way. If you’re a first-time giver and you’re looking to get started, we suggest an easy and light $9 gift below. If you’ve been involved with United Way and you’re looking to celebrate with us, consider making a $90 gift in honor of our 90th year of investing in our community. Do you want your donation to recognize the 90 years we’ve had, while also looking at the next 90 years ahead? Double-up and make a $180 donation. Regardless of the amount you choose to give, your donation will be greatly appreciated by those who need it most.

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Acceptance of any contribution, gift or grant is at the discretion of the United Way of East TN Highlands. The United Way of East TN Highlands will not accept any gift unless it can be used or expended consistently with the purpose and mission of the United Way of East TN Highlands.

No irrevocable gift, whether outright or life-income in character, will be accepted if under any reasonable set of circumstances the gift would jeopardize the donor’s financial security.

The United Way of East TN Highlands will refrain from providing advice about the tax or other treatment of gifts and will encourage donors to seek guidance from their own professional advisers to assist them in the process of making their donation.

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The United Way of East TN Highlands will not compensate, whether through commissions, finders' fees, or other means, any third party for directing a gift or a donor to the United Way of East TN Highlands.

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Understanding Credit
Description: What factors effect your credit score, and strategies to improve scores, to an audience of primarily young adults.
Time: 1:30- 2:30
Location: Elizabethton Public library | 201 N Sycamore St, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Contact: Bank of TN | Detra Cleven | dcleven@bankoftennessee.com | 423-262-5486

Protecting Your Credit
Description: How to protect your credit from scammers. The importance of having a 700 credit score or higher in your senior years.
Time: 12:00- 2:00p
Location: Bristol Public Library | 800 State St. Bristol, TN
Contact: Operation HOPE Inc | Sarah Williams | 423-764-2226 | sarah.williams@operationhope.org | www.operationhope.org

Banking Credit Myths & Facts
Description: Qué requisitos necesitas para abrir una cuenta bancaria? Qué pasa en el caso de un inmigrante sin documentos? Cómo se obtiene un ITIN? Cómo te afecta el puntaje de crédito? No necesitas un numero de seguro social para planificar tu futuro Lo que debes de saber sobre tu puntaje de crédito
Time: 12:50p
Location: https://www.facebook.com/HomeSourceTN|https://www.facebook.com/centrohispanotn
Contact: HomeSource East TN
Rene Yanes | ryanes@homesourcetn.org | Laura E. Contreras-Alanís | lcontreras@homesourcetn.org | 865.971.1679
Centro Hispano | Hilda Castillo | hilda@centrohispanotn.org | 865.522.0052

Predatory Lending
Description: Facts About: Payday loans. Cash advance lenders. The cost of having bad credit. Rent-to-own vs buying.
Time: 6:00p
Location: Facebook Live sessions: https://www.facebook.com/HomeSourceTN
Contact: HomeSource ETN, Pinnacle Bank
Keely Ritchie | keely.ritchie@pnfp.com
Rene Yanes | ryanes@homesourcetn.org
Laura E. Contreras-Alanís | lcontreras@homesourcetn.org
865.971.1679

Money Management Workshop
Lunch and Learn | Refreshments Served
Description: Understanding credit, cash apps vs credit card vs savings account
Time: 12:00 – 1:00p
Location: Kingsport Library | 400 Broad St, Kingsport TN
Contact: Operation Hope| Alan Pickle | apickle@operationhope.org | www.operatiohope.org

Reduce Financial Stress by Reaching Your Financial Goals
Contact AOF to set up your FREE one-on-one financial coaching session tailored to your needs.
Time: 9:00a - 12:00p
Location: TBD Based on Client Need
Contact: Appalachian Opportunity Fund | Oren Peterson | Opeterson@aofcoaching.net | 865-456-4224 (call or text)

Financial Literacy After Hours Networking Event
Presented by: PEAK Young Professionals and First Horizon
Time: 5:00-7:00p
Location: Sports Mill | 600 E. Market, Kingsport TN
Contact:
United Way Kingsport | Becca Sutpen | bsutpen@uwaykpt.org
Kingsport Chamber | Vanessa Bennett | vbennett@kingsportchamber.org
Operation Hope | Alan Pickle | Alan.pickle@operationhope.org
First Horizon Bank | Tiffany Greer | tiffany.greer@firsthorizon.com

First Stop to Building Credit
Description: Johnson City drop in event.
Time: 9:00-11:00a
Location: First Horizon | 2112 N. Roan St., Johnson City TN
Contact: First Horizon | Robbie Davis | rjdavis@firsthorizon.com | 423.461.1719

First Stop to Building Credit
Description: Bristol drop in event.
Time: 9:00-11:00a
Location: First Horizon | 800 State St., Bristol TN
Contact: First Horizon |Kevin Wysor | kmwysor@firsthorizon.com | 423.764.2265

First Stop to Building Credit
Description: Kingsport drop in event.
Time: 9:00-11:00a
Location: First Horizon | 235 E. Center St., Kingsport TN
Contact: First Horizon | Amy Marshall | amarshall@firsthorizon.com | 423.378.7005

A Movement Toward Home Ownership
Lunch & Learn
Description: Kip Parks from Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation will be introducing the programs they offer. Eastern Eight CDC's mission is to fulfill housing needs for low to moderate income families, making home ownership a reality for more. They offer multiple services including but not limited to housing coaching, mortgage lending, and new construction.
Time: 12:00-1:00p
Location: The Depot at Food City | 920 N. State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604
Contact:
UETHDA | Hannah Marshall | hmarshall@uethda.org | (423) 480-8037
Eastern 8 | Kip Parks | kparks@e8cdc.org

Homebuying 101
Description: Discussing credit and what makes a credit score. What you need to do to prepare to buy a home.
Time: TBD
Location: United Way of East TN Highlands| 1907 N. Roane St., Johnson City, TN
Contact: Eastman Credit Union | Sabra P. Hayden | shayden@ecu.org | 423-722-1201

Understanding and Boosting Credit
Description:
Time: 11:00a
Location: Webinar ... Register Here
Contact: First Horizon
Military Community ARG | Paul Ollis | paul.ollis@firsthorizon.com
Heather Hoag | hhoag@firsthorizon.com | 865-824-4044
Cathy Guarnacci| cguarnacci@firsthorizon.com

TRUIST
Description: Contact Angela Conner, SVP of Community Development, for specific event and location details.
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: TRUIST
Angela Conner | angela.conner@truist.com
James Brown | james.brown@truist.com
Larry Jones | larry.jones@truist.com

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Contact: Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union | Miranda Cooper