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long-term funding, but also with literal boots on the
ground. This includes recruiting volunteers to canvas
neighborhoods ensuring that all survivor names are
accounted for, maintaining a shared database to
refer survivors to resources, providing debris removal
on affected sites and lending emotional support for
survivors through check-ins. And the list goes on. Some
examples of how we’ve helped in times of crisis:
December 2023 Tornado
United Way and Hands On Nashville were
activated by the city of Nashville to support
disaster recovery efforts.
enhancing access to high-quality, nutritious meals,
the organization aims to eradicate hunger. Community
partnerships extend further, ensuring access to food
pantries and devising strategies to guarantee children
are fed even when school is not in session. With the
help of our agency partners, we are committed to
ensuring that none of our neighbors goes hungry.
PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN TIMES OF CRISIS
Life’s uncertainties – job loss, unexpected bills and
unforeseen circumstances – can plunge individuals
and families into crisis. We act as a safety net through
the 211 Helpline, offering a lifeline to avoid foreclosure,
utility cutoffs or repossession. By consolidating a single
database for our nonpro昀椀 t network, we effectively
pool funds from various sources to provide emergency
昀椀 nancial assistance. This assistance spans crucial
areas such as rent or mortgage payments, outstanding
utility bills, medical debts, and even relief from natural
disasters like 昀氀 oods or 昀椀 res. In times of crisis, United
Way of Greater Nashville wants to ensure that our
neighbors do not face adversity alone.
BOOTS-ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT
United Way of Greater Nashville has a Memorandum
of Understanding with the city of Nashville to receive
donations in times of disaster. Historically our role
has been to serve as a funder allocating donated
funds to support the immediate and long-term needs
of survivors. With our recent merger with Hands
On Nashville, we are now a front-line organization
that supports recovery not only through short- and
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Formed Nashville COVID-19 Response Fund
The Nashville Mayor’s Of昀椀 ce asked United Way
of Greater Nashville to manage the COVID-19
Response Fund to ensure individuals and families
received assistance to meet their basic needs.
United Way of Greater Nashville formed the
COVID-19 Response Fund Committee, chaired by
Senator Bill Frist. In total, United Way of Greater
Nashville distributed $5.1 million to assist those
in need.
Administered Local CARES Act Funding
The City of Nashville selected United Way of
Greater Nashville as a grant administrator for
Metro Nashville’s CARES Act funding. This funding
supported the basic needs of individuals and
families during the pandemic. $10 million was
distributed to assist those in need.
Administered State CARES Act Funding
The state of Tennessee selected United Way
of Greater Nashville as a grant administrator
for the TN Community CARES Act COVID-19
relief efforts. Through this funding, businesses
were able to get back on their feet and sustain
operations throughout the pandemic. United Way
of Greater Nashville distributed $43.3 million to
support business operations across the Middle
Tennessee area.
