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…
Taylor Farms presents Hometown Huddle 2023. The annual Hometown Huddle food drive is a community-powered initiative. The three-day event will be held at Patterson Park Community Center and consists of two components: The Collection Intake Days will be held Tuesday, September 19th, from 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 20th, from 8:30 a.m. –…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties hosted its annual Community Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 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. The Community Celebration occurs each year and…
City Auto presents Stuff the Bus. United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus initiative is a community-sponsored event that provides school supplies for students in need. This year’s Stuff the Bus Collection Party will take place on Thursday, August 3rd from 11 AM – 2 PM, in MTSU’s parking lot, off Greenland…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces its Annual Community Celebration Luncheon and names the 2022-2023 award recipients on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announced a successful Stop the Summer Slide book drive presented by Atmos Energy on Tuesday, May 16th, at the Smyrna Event Center. The Stop the Summer Slide event provides books for children in pre-K-6th grade in our local community and aims to prevent a decline in…
On May 11th, twenty-one local business and community leaders graduated from United Way’s Catalyst program. During the nine-month program, participants connected directly with local nonprofits through agency tours and projects. The 2022-2023 Catalyst program presented by Integrity Eye aims to train volunteers to serve in nonprofit leadership roles. Program participants learn about governance, financial accountability,…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announces a successful tax season for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. VITA is a FREE Tax Preparation Program for low to moderate-income households of $70,000 or less for the tax year 2022. This year, over 34 IRS-certified volunteers served over 2900 hours and completed more than…