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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, Braves RBI – Macon, and the Macon Housing Authority (MHA) will dedicate the new field, named for a local coach (**surprise announcement at the dedication**), at Tom Fontaine…

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
With the Recreation Centers reopening, the hours for distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) are changing to align with the hours the centers will be open. For all recreation centers except the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center, people can…

Thursday, October 22, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia has earned the prestigious Blue Ribbon Affiliate endorsement from the Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc., (PATNC), making it one of the top-performing home visiting affiliates within the PATNC’s international…

Friday, October 16, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia, in partnership with Emory University and Healthy Homes/Healthy Families, is launching a two-year health study to help support healthy living in Central Georgia. United Way, through 2-1-1, is recruiting…

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Millions of volunteers across the country will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Read for the Record on October 29th to raise awareness about the critical importance of early literacy. Volunteers will all read the book, “Evelyn Del Ray is Moving…

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia and OneMacon! are thrilled to partner with Pleasant Hill residents to lead a community cleanup effort Saturday, October 3rd 8 am to Noon. Organizers hope the beautification and neighborhood togetherness project brings…

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia is partnering with local businesses across the area to meet a rising need for diapers among families with young children. Of course, all families with young children need diapers, but until a recent diaper distribution…

Monday, September 21, 2020
United Way of Central Georgia Board of Trustees’ Jeff Battcher will have a front row seat (cut-out style) through the Atlanta Braves’ final homestand this week in recognition of his many contributions to the Central Georgia community. According to a…

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Everybody does it: a quick scroll through social media newsfeeds. You see a post you like, so you “Like” it. Sometimes you may even comment or share it. It helps spread the message, but United Way needs people to “Do more than click like.” The…