News
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
On March 23rd the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) and United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) announced the Central Georgia COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund to provide funding to nonprofit organizations supporting people affected by…
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia and Mercer University Athletics, alongside Visit Macon and 100.9 The Creek, are excited to announce a partnership in the first-ever 478 SINGS United. The event will celebrate and recognize the great musical talent in…
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) and United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) have established the Central Georgia COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund to provide funding to local nonprofits which will support people and organizations…
Thursday, March 19, 2020
With the ever-growing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus-2019), United Way of Central Georgia has made the difficult decision to suspend the Golden Eagle Awards program. Our day-to-day lives are continuing to change due to government-mandated…
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
This week, March 8-14th, United Way of Central Georgia joins thousands of Americans across the country to celebrate the valuable contributions of the AmeriCorps members who pledge to “get things done” for our nation as part of the annual AmeriCorps…
Thursday, March 5, 2020
As we’ve reached the middle of the school year in Central Georgia, United Way of Central Georgia’s READ UNITED program is proud to release our mid-year progress report.
The READ UNITED team kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with the highest…
Thursday, February 27, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia is seeking volunteers for Read Across America Day on March 2nd, also known as Dr. Seuss' birthday. We need at least 100 volunteers to read to students at Bibb County, Houston County, Peach County, Crawford County,…
Friday, February 21, 2020
After 42 years, The Telegraph says they are no longer able to keep the longstanding tradition of the Golden Eagle Awards going. In a column published last week, the paper made this announcement along with a plea for a community partner to take…
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Not only were there experts on hand to answer questions about breastfeeding, dental care, and more at our first ever Baby Care Boot Camp, but we were able to send all the pregnant moms home with a bassinet! Safe sleep for babies is so important…
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
January 31st marked Earned Income Tax Awareness (EITC) Day. The EITC is a federal tax credit for low to moderate income working families and individuals. It’s designed to encourage and reward work, offset federal payroll and income taxes, and raise…