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STRENGTHENING TRUST AND CONNECTION
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Hosted annually by the Clarksville Police Department
in partnership with United Way’s Greater Clarksville
Region, National Night Out brings neighbors
together through free food, health screenings, live
demonstrations and community resources. The event
fosters trust, visibility and shared responsibility for
community safety.
SAFER PLACES &
EMERGENCY COORDINATION
United Way continues to serve as a convener during
times of disruption: supporting local government
and partners during emergency responses,
including 昀氀 ood events and the federal government
shutdown. By coordinating resource fairs and partner
convenings, United Way has become a trusted
connector during moments of uncertainty.
MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE
HOUSTON COUNTY RECOVERY FESTIVAL
STEWART COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
United Way hosted a table at the Houston County
Recovery Festival, an event designed to connect
individuals struggling with substance use to education,
support and recovery resources. The festival served
as a vital access point for individuals and families
seeking help and reinforced the importance of
community-based recovery networks.
In partnership with the Stewart County Health
Council and Senior Center, United Way supported
a senior bingo and resource fair for adults age 55
or older. United Way staff promoted 211 and VITA
services, ensuring older residents were connected to
critical information and 昀椀 nancial resources.
VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
SHOWING UP FOR COMMUNITY
Peayple in the Community is Austin Peay State
University’s annual day of service, bringing together
students, faculty and staff for a campus-wide
commitment to civic engagement. With United
Way as a partner, the event embeds service into
university culture with a record 1,780 volunteers
taking part last year.
APSU launched its VITA program in 2017, and
through a 2021 partnership with United Way, the
program became a virtual GetYourRefund site where
IRS-certi昀椀 ed students prepare tax returns remotely
under faculty supervision. Each year, these students
complete 150–220 returns, providing vital support to
low-income and underserved taxpayers.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Through Adopt-a-Family, United Way partners with 50
local families in need of holiday support. In collaboration
with the Clarksville Fire Department and corporate
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partners, the program ful昀椀 lls both needs and wishes
for children and adults, offering a more comprehensive
approach than traditional holiday assistance programs.
By supporting entire households, Adopt-a-Family
delivers dignity, relief and joy during the holiday season.
CONVENING FOR IMPACT
Across the Greater Clarksville area, United Way
continues to play a central role in convening partners
in response to crisis and community need—from
disaster recovery and emergency preparedness
to economic disruptions caused by government
shutdowns. Montgomery County’s Manna Cafe
Ministries was also recognized as the top Hands On
volunteer site across the entire UWGN footprint.
By serving as a trusted connector for nonpro昀椀 ts,
government agencies and community leaders,
United Way helps align resources, encourage greater
community participation and ensure support reaches
neighbors when it matters most.
