During United Way’s 2018 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, more than 40 volunteer preparers completed 1,434 tax returns resulting in a $1,850,714 investment through tax refunds, as well as $388,614 in reduced tax prep fees, totaling $2,239,328 economic impact in Rutherford and Cannon counties. Through combined efforts with My Free Taxes, a free online…
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was recognized as the Community Spotlight Partner at the third annual Beyond the Bells luncheon hosted by The Salvation Army. Thanks to funding assistance from the United Way, The Salvation Army is able to offer Life Recovery Program and Third Shift Shelter Program. “Partnering with organizations such as…
Tickets are now available for United Way’s signature fundraising event, Red, White and Bayou. Support the local United Way’s impact on the community at this outdoors, casual dinner reflective of the southern coastal culture. The event is set for Friday, May 11th at the home of Dr. Jim and Sydney Boerner in Murfreesboro, TN. A…
Ranking as one of the country’s fastest growing counties, Rutherford County faces new challenges in meeting the demand for mental health care. The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is leading an effort to fortify county well-being and improve mental health services. Overall health and wellness rest on good mental health, which allows all…
Congratulations to the VITA Program for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 25th at 11am. The VITA program is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program put on by the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. If you’re in need of the VITA program’s assistance, you can reach them at the Patterson Park Community Center located at 521…
The deadline to collect baby items for the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the Rutherford County Health Department’s Community Baby Shower is approaching on Monday, January 29, 2018. The items will be sorted and baby bags will be assembled on February 2, 2018, at the Community Baby Shower Sort-a- Thon, presented by…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently completed its sixth annual Stuff the Bus program, presented by Hot Topic, to benefit children in Rutherford and Cannon counties. Nearly 15,000 essential school supply items were collected by 70 participating companies and organizations. One hundred and seventy-one volunteers sorted the items at the Stuff the…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus Back to School event was a huge success. Over 100 volunteers came out on their own time to help package together school supplies for kids that couldn’t otherwise afford them. This year, the United Way is looking to increase corporate and community collection sites…
The deadline to sign up for United Way’s Days of Action volunteer event, presented by Nissan, is approaching quickly, April 6-8. Days of Action is an opportunity for volunteer teams in the community to complete projects that benefit community organizations. Volunteers will participate in activities such as tutoring, area improvement and painting to help organizations…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, in partnership with Volunteer State Bank, will host a Ribbon Cutting, presented by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, on March 16, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to announce the launch of United Way’s Volunteer Connect,…