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United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) proudly announces the appointment of Carl Tims as the organization's new Chief Operating Officer (COO) In this pivotal role, Tims will lead existing Education Initiatives and implement a new framework centered…

We extend a warm invitation to families and nature enthusiasts of all ages to take part in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, an exhilarating citizen science initiative spearheaded by the University of Georgia. And what better place to engage in…

Hi! My name is Fiona Leary, and I'm a junior attending Stratford Academy. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a month-long internship at United Way of Central Georgia, working alongside the Communications Director, Amanda…

Dr. Sherri Flagg, Read United Program Manager   As the Program Manager of Read United at United Way of Central Georgia, I have witnessed the transformative power of grade-level reading. Reading at grade level by the end of third grade is a…

School supplies may seem like ordinary objects, but their impact on children experiencing homelessness is far from ordinary. They have the power to transform empty pages into works of art, sharpened pencils into stories waiting to be written, and…

We are thrilled to announce that our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program at United Way of Central Georgia has been awarded the prestigious National Parents as Teachers Losos Award for Innovation. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering…

United Way of Central Georgia's Community Schools United strategy is excited to announce funding from AARP’s Community Challenge grant program for its Path to Success project. Our Path to Success project focuses on promoting safe walking and biking…

In a world where many of us have the privilege to choose what we eat, we must acknowledge that individuals experiencing homelessness often face limited access to nutritious food and the freedom to make choices. When faced with the harsh realities of…

United Way of Central Georgia  was recently honored with the highly esteemed Sam Hart, Sr. Community Impact Award by 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia. This award recognizes organizations and individuals making a profound difference in our…

United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 sustaining grant as part of the 2023 Empowering Communities through Collective Impact Grant Initiative. This grant, in partnership with The Sandra…