About Us
United Way East TN Highlands serves Carter, Washington, and Johnson Counties in Northeast Tennessee. We strive to mobilize our community to action so all can thrive. By supporting non-profits focused on education, financial stability, and health, we can build a more resilient community together.
United is
the way.
We’re proud to partner with local nonprofits and community organizations to bring about meaningful change in the East TN Highlands. Through these collaborations, we support vital programs focused on youth opportunity, fostering the next generation’s potential; promoting financial stability, helping individuals and families thrive; building healthy communities, where everyone has access to well-being; and strengthening community resiliency, ensuring we can overcome challenges together.
Our Mission
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty in our community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a community UNITED to empower every person and organization to reach their full potential and achieve more.
Our Values
We win by living UNITED.
By forging unlikely partnerships.
By finding new solutions to old problems.
By mobilizing the best resources.
By inspiring individuals to join us in tackling the most daunting social crisis in our community.
And by advocating for the care and well-being of every citizen in our community.
Want to support our mission?
Through funds raised from individuals and businesses throughout our region, we are able to continue the legacy of support that has been making a positive impact in our community for nearly a century. You can be part of this continued success and change by making a donation now. To learn more about our impact areas, click below and see how we engage our community.