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House under construction with Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County logo
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The story of one Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County family is one of perseverance and faith in the face of adversity. The couple, originally from South Sudan, met in Egypt and dreamed of raising a family in the United States.  After marrying in India, they raised their two oldest daughters and waited for an opportunity to move to the US.…
Amy Ramsey in center as Volunteer Spotlight for July 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Amy Ramsey is a force of nature – an unstoppable, tenacious force for good.  We could tell you about her indomitable spirit, her boundless energy or her relentless drive to make a difference in the lives of others but really those qualities are all rooted and stem from the same place – her giant, over-sized heart.  “My goal has always been to…
$864,000 impact to greater community
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
United Way of Sumner County is elated to announce that because of the generosity of our donors and supporters, there will an impact to the greater community of over $864,000 for the 2024-2025 grant year with over $582,000 going to our partner agencies!  This money will benefit our 37 local health and human service agency/program partners who…
photo of High School sign with STARS logo
Monday, June 17, 2024
A United Way of Sumner County agency STARS Student Assistance Program Counselor at a local Sumner County High School recently shared this story:   "I have a student who I have been working with for three years. She has had many ups and downs - anger problems, depression, poverty, etc.  She returned from a county alternative school at the…
Friday, June 14, 2024
United Way of Sumner County is exited to announce that we will be moving to a new, larger office at 635 East Main Street, Suite #1 in Hendersonville on June 25, 2024. We will continue to serve all of Sumner County from our new location which is just minutes from the bypass! We are also taking part in a United Way Worldwide Global Brand Refresh…
Evelyn Hill
Friday, June 14, 2024
United Way of Sumner County treasures its volunteers.  A childhood poem reminds us to make new friends but keep the old; one is silver the other gold. The same could be said of our volunteers, and Evelyn Hill is solid gold. Evelyn has been volunteering with United Way of Sumner County for more than 25 years.  This spring, she is busy, once again…