United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) announces the Baby Basics Collection Drive presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford on February 19th and February 20th at Patterson Park Community Center. Baby Basics is an initiative to give parents and babies a healthy start by providing them with some essentials that every family needs. The goal is to…
United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) will host its annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the MTSU Student Union Ballroom. United Way’s mission to improve health, education, and financial stability would not have been possible without the help and support of our local community….
Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education is again partnering with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the organization’s annual “Stuff the Bus” initiative. “The College of Education is excited to partner with United Way of South-Central Tennessee to collect school supplies for students in our community,” said Robyn Ridgley, associate dean…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is gearing up for its annual signature fundraising event, Red, White, and Bayou. This year’s event will take place on May 3rd, 2024, at Saddle Woods Farm. This year’s event is chaired by Tab and Layne Talbott, long-time supporters of the United Way Tab is a founding…
Your local United Way is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kristen Swann, effective April 1, 2024. Your local United Way serves Rutherford, Cannon, Bedford, and Lincoln Counties. Swann has worked at your local United Way for nine years, in various fields such as marketing, events, and…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces the opening of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program for the upcoming tax season, February 1 – April 13, 2024. The United Way VITA program is an IRS-supported tax preparation service, through which trained volunteers prepare taxes at no cost for qualifying individuals and families. The…
MMC Pediatrics presents the Fifth Annual Storybook Breakfast fundraising event. This year’s event will be held at Overall Creek Elementary School on Saturday, February 3rd, with two sessions, starting at 8:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Families will enjoy interacting with some of the most popular storytime characters, including Rainbow Fish, Madeline, Junie B. Jones, the…
Following 11 years of service as President and CEO and four preceding years in marketing, special events, and community impact, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) bids farewell to Meagan Flippin as she steps into her new role as CEO and President of the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM). Since she arrived at…
Housing is the centerpiece of an individual’s life and a cornerstone to living independently. Accessible, affordable housing for people experiencing housing instability is vital to supporting overall mental and physical well-being. Your local United Way fights for a community where every person – no matter their background, their abilities, or their zip code- has an…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its second annual three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, taking place on October 24, 25, and 26. The inaugural Give United campaign in 2022 raised over $222,000 – more than $22,000 over the initial goal – to support the local community. UWRCC aims to raise…