News & Voices

United Way of Sumner County is holding a Silent Auction Basket Contest for the 2023 Gala in the Vineyard asking companies to donate a Silent Auction Basket with a value of at least $25.  Baskets will be judged on how well their theme coordinates…

"After 3 plus years of abuse...I called HomeSafe...They assisted me from Day 1 in... all legal matters involving my Order of Protection. I was guided and shown options the whole time. There are so many agencies that they’re set up with that I never…

              When it comes to volunteer experience, Pat Gizelar ranks at the top of the list at United Way of Sumner County. Pat has served as a volunteer for UWSC for nearly 30 years. She retired in 2009 from Deloitte, but began volunteering for…

Lynn Wood, MHA's Caregiver Support Coordinator, recently had the pleasure of meeting with "Jane" who was caring for her husband "John." The couple had been married for 29 years, and after John's diagnosis of vascular dementia, his communication…

United Way of Sumner County volunteer Gail Haygood retired from her teaching career in 2012, but the 30-year teaching veteran never really slowed down. She spends her time giving back to the community through various charity work and is always…

Mid Cumberland received multiple complaints of issues at a local nursing home.  Their Ombudsmen program investigated and found one working shower for 72 residents; unlocked/unattended medication; no clear directions for staff to know which…

UWSC volunteers with Douglas Fuqua Sr. pictured in blue   Volunteers with United Way of Sumner County often serve at multiple events during the year. They have a heart for service that extends beyond their own particular interests. Douglas…

United Way of Sumner County held our first ever "United We Feed" food drive last month and collected more than 3,000 canned goods and non-perishable food items valued at more than $3,600!  Ten United Way agencies who feed hungry neighbors…

United Way volunteers help with a variety of tasks around the office. They organize office supplies, shred old documents, mail letters, prepare workplace campaign materials, and take inventory, which often means a lot of counting. They count a…

Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2022 Winter Care Drive!  We collected 420 coats for children ages 0-18 including 80 brand new coats and 340 gently-used coats.  In addition, we collected 547 pairs of socks, 152 pairs of gloves and mittens…