It's time to unite, Sumner County!
Beginning in November, United Way of Sumner County will launch a new initiative – the Unite Sumner Tour – that will help citizens create positive change during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Portland CARES Director Penny Martin thanks Publix Super Markets and its customers for a recent donation of toilet paper for distribution to those in need.
United Way of Sumner County agencies remain hard at work serving Sumner County during COVID-19. Thank you to the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center for keeping in touch with senior citizens who are staying home and trying to stay safe during this challenging time.
Gallatin, Tennessee — When COVID-19 hit, more than 800,000 Tennessee households were already one emergency away from financial ruin — a 10-year record high — setting the stage for the unprecedented economic impact of the crisis, according to the state’s latest ALICE Report, released on Labor Day by United Ways of Tennessee, in partnership with United For ALICE. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
United Way of Sumner County has completed its 2020 membership requirements for United Way Worldwide.
When an unexpected crisis, tragedy, or trauma strikes, a family's world can be turned upside down. Too often, the healing that's needed to get back on track is difficult to identify or find, leading to hopelessness and despair.
When it comes to accessing health services, a person’s zip code should never be a deterrent to success, nor should it be a barrier to improved health. Yet for many, that’s a daily reality.
Chronic unemployment. Financial illiteracy. Homelessness. These and other negative economic conditions exist right here in Sumner County. More than 42% of Sumner County households struggle to make ends meet every day, facing impossible choices between rent and food, medicine and utility bills, or school supplies and vehicle repairs.
Success in life begins with a quality education. And yet, thousands of local children lack the support they need to strengthen their literacy, stay on track in school, graduate high school and find a career.