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Mission: Uwgk brings together resources to improve the lives of people in our community by helping them achieve their potential for self-sufficiency.
Programs: Education: we believe all children have the right to a strong start so they can be successful in life. United way of greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The education goals we have set will work toward: helping children be ready to enter school, helping children be ready to move to the next grade, and making sure kids graduate from high school and are prepared for college or a vocation.
income: as many as one-third of working americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. United way of greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers, have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The income & basic needs goals we have set will promote financial stability and independence by helping: stabilize families in financial distress and achieve long-term financial stability.
health: we believe health encompasses body and mind. United way of greater knoxville professionals, along with prominent community volunteers have identified areas in which support is needed to develop success. The health and basic needs goals we have set will focus on: maternal health and well being, basic healthcare coverage and prevention, and healthy youth and adults.
engaging youth - empower youth with the opportunity to participate in in the community through different organizations. Annual campaign, mobilization of volunteers