United We Read: The Power of Literature
Our purpose was clear: to bridge the summer reading gap that occurs when kids leave school for a two-month break and reading has the
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Aug 17, 20233 min read
United We Read: The Power of Shared Language
My simple act of reading a single sentence in Spanish seemed to break down an invisible barrier that had been separating us. The kids saw me
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Jul 5, 20232 min read
Pencils and Crayons and Notebooks, Oh My!
Our annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is underway. We need your help to connect local students with tools to help them succeed!
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Jun 21, 20234 min read
Deep Roots in a Historic Black Cemetery
Volunteers come together to tend the grounds and commemorate African American soldiers from the Civil War who rest at the Zion Union...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Caring for Our Community
May is here and it's one of our favorite times of year! There is so much to do for our communities. Time to spring into action and get...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child is April 1-7, 2023. Join us in supporting local children and families to bolster early learning and school...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read
25 Ways to Show Gratitude During "A Week of Thanks" (and Beyond!)
Join us in expressing appreciation for the people, organizations, and businesses that make a difference in the communities of Franklin...
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Oct 5, 20222 min read
Youth Engagement: It Starts with One
This is the way of the volunteer. It often starts with one, but enthusiasm is contagious, and a little momentum turns into a movement.
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
$43,000 in Donations Raised by Community for Stuff the Bus
Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, over $43,000 in school supplies and monetary donations benefitted five school...
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Jul 6, 20223 min read
10th Annual Stuff the Bus Rallies Community to Support Local Students
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month. Join us in making a positive difference through our annual school supply drive.
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Feb 7, 20224 min read
Student Perspective: Every Difference Makes a Difference
The student chair of the United Way Campaign, Sabeen Safi, spoke at the Annual Meeting in January about the importance of being involved...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
United Way Recognizes Lucy Weaver for Outstanding Volunteerism
Weaver was recognized as this year's recipient of the Cynthia Hawbaker Memorial Award for serving Women in Need as a dedicated volunteer...
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Sep 7, 20212 min read
Community Collects over $20,000 in School Supplies for Students at 5 Local Districts
A heartfelt thank-you to all who made this year's Stuff the Bus possible!
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
United Against Racism: A Letter to Our Community
Holding true to our vision and values, we ask for you to mobilize with us in pursuit of an equitable and opportunity-filled community.
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May 18, 20212 min read
UWFC Raises $26,692 to Help Feed Local Families
The organization's annual Winter Food Drive collected cash instead of cans in the midst of COVID - and the community showed up to help...
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Jan 15, 20212 min read
Honoring Dr. King by Serving Others
UWFC brings people together to serve others in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community through its annual Winter Food...
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Dec 31, 20202 min read
Moving on from 2020, looking to a better tomorrow
We're all ready to put 2020 behind us. We can have a fresh start. We must start today to make a better tomorrow. 2020 is a year we’ll...
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Dec 17, 20202 min read
5 Ways to Rethink Holiday Volunteer Traditions
2020 has been a year like no other, but it is still possible to fulfill our desire to give back this holiday season. 2020 has been a year...
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Dec 1, 20203 min read
Starting Today, Give for Tomorrow
Together, we can build a tomorrow that is better than yesterday. For every single one of us. All we need to do is Start Today United.
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Oct 22, 20202 min read
4 Ways to Protect the Health of Our Community
Volunteering is good for your health? Yes. And it's good for community.
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