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United Way Kicks Off 2021 Campaign
United Way of East TN Highlands will kick off its annual fundraising campaign August 5, 2021. The kickoff event will be held in the parking lot behind HomeTrust Bank at 1907 N Roan Street. Project...
Betty’s Story – Life Changes Fast
Betty is a widow with her hands full. Her husband died six years ago, leaving her with her 3-month-old son and her stepdaughter to look after. She flourished in her role as sole breadwinner by...
Lucian LaFleur – Youth of the Year
Lucian LaFleur stands alone in front of a room full of people. Something he would not have done two years ago. Not something he ever thought he would do, according to the speech he is giving. Lucian...
United Way Annual Week of Caring
United Way hosts breakfast and impact project to kick off Annual Week of Caring events. Johnson City, TN- United Way of East Tennessee Highlands is bringing together area non-profits, Community...
Problem Solving Pitches
United Way gives out three $10,000 grants to local non-profits for innovative solutions to area needs. Johnson City, TN- Six area agencies had the opportunity to compete for three $10,000 grants...
Press Release – United Way Surpasses 2020 Fundraising Goal
Through an organizational merger, a pandemic, and a change in leadership, United Way of East TN Highlands was able to overcome the obstacles to raise $1,561,398, an increase of more than $300,000...
Press Release – Teen from Elizabethton, TN wins $2,500 from Pop-Tarts & United Way to Improve Community
Elizabethton, TN - January 27, 2020 – Today, Pop-Tarts and United Way announced Jocelyn Marr, 18, of Elizabethton, TN as a recipient of a $2,500 grant from Pop-Tarts® & United Way as part of the...
Daytime Tri-Cities Feature – Volunteering & PIT Count
On January 25, 2021, Leslie Salling was featured on Daytime Tri-Cities discussing upcoming volunteer needs and the importance of the Point In Time Count in our community. Watch below! About United...
Daytime Tri-Cities Feature – Giving Tuesday Interview
On December 18, 2020, Leslie Salling was featured on Daytime Tri-Cities discussing the importance of donating your time, skills, expertise and dollars to the nonprofit of your choice on Giving...
Press Release – United Way of East TN Highlands Announces New President & CEO
United Way of East TN Highlands announced today that its board of directors has appointed Leslie Salling as President and Chief Executive Officer. Salling most recently served as Interim Director...