Community Impact
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.
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.
Youth Opportunity
Youth Opportunity is at the heart of our mission. We champion education initiatives and programs that equip children with the tools and resources they need to thrive. By investing in their potential, we empower the next generation to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Financial Security
We’re dedicated to fostering financial security within our community. We achieve this by partnering with programs that offer crucial support, including financial coaching to help individuals manage their resources, direct assistance during challenging times, and robust career development opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods.
Healthy Community
We are committed to cultivating healthy communities by supporting programs that ensure access to vital care for our most vulnerable neighbors. This includes initiatives that provide essential physical, dental, and mental health services, promoting overall well-being for everyone.
Community Resiliency
We believe in building community resiliency by actively responding to events that impact our community. We provide crucial aid in disaster relief efforts and support long-term recovery, helping our community rebuild and emerge stronger from adversity.
Want to support our community impact?
Trough 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 see a full list of local non-profits we support, click below and learn more about how their story.