UWGN-2024 AnnualReport - Flipbook - Page 2
DEAR FRIENDS,
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our
donors, volunteers and partners. Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated successes
and strengthened our collective impact. This report highlights the resilience, innovation and
generosity that drive our mission — creating lasting change in our community.
In 2024, United Way of Greater Nashville continued
its long-term recovery efforts, serving as a key
representative in the Davidson County LongTerm Recovery Group (LTRG) and establishing the
Clarksville-Montgomery County LTRG. Through
canvassing, education, resource distribution
and fundraising, we remained committed to
supporting families and businesses in times of
crisis. As an active participant in Nashville Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), we also
contributed to forming the Clarksville-Montgomery
County VOAD, strengthening collaboration for
future disaster response. The relationships we have
built over the years have positioned us for a swift,
coordinated approach whenever our community
needs us most.
One of the most signi昀椀 cant milestones of the year
was the of昀椀 cial merger with Hands On Nashville
on Jan. 1. This partnership expanded volunteer
opportunities throughout Middle Tennessee,
allowing us to engage more people in meaningful
service. We also introduced a Hands On microsite in
Clarksville, making it easier for residents to connect
with local volunteer projects. Alongside these
changes, we completed a brand refresh to better
re昀氀 ect our partnership and shared vision.
The Financial Empowerment Center continued its
mission of providing no-cost, one-on-one 昀椀 nancial
counseling, helping residents move from 昀椀 nancial
instability to empowerment. In 2024, we launched
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new initiatives, including RESET and Moving Men
Forward, designed to build stronger 昀椀 nancial habits
and create lasting economic change for individuals
and families.
Our impact in Clarksville-Montgomery County grew
as well. With the introduction of Mission United,
we expanded our support for active-duty military,
veterans and their families. Additionally, we saw an
increase in agency submissions from the area to our
Community Impact Fund, further demonstrating the
need for and trust in our services.
To improve accessibility and transparency, we
introduced a new interactive county impact map
on our website. This tool highlights the unique
needs of each of the nine counties we serve and
showcases the speci昀椀 c funded partners working
to meet those needs. We also implemented Recite
Me, an accessibility tool that enhances the website
experience for individuals with disabilities, offering
text-to-speech, customizable fonts, contrast
adjustments and language translation to
ensure inclusivity.
As an early adopter of the United Way global brand
refresh, we have begun rolling out a modernized
look and feel across all external materials. In
addition, we strengthened our 211 Helpline by
merging services with United Way of Greater
Chattanooga, streamlining access to vital resources
for those in need.
