Kingsport Chamber Spotlight showcases United Way of Greater Kingsport in an informative segment discussing the theme, goals and varying aspects of this year's campaign with Director of Resource Development and Communications, Mandi Cambre, and Campaign Chair, Bill Trapp.
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE – The United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) has raised $3.18 million to date, 88% of its $3.6 million campaign goal.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Volunteers and nonprofits can now find each other in one place.
BLOUNTVILLE — Volunteering has never been easier.
The United Way of Bristol TN/VA and the United Way of Greater Kingsport have partnered with Eastman Credit Union to launch online volunteer platforms in their communities. These online portals will allow community members to easily connect with quality volunteer opportunities in their communities through their desktop computers, mobile phones, or tablets.
KINGSPORT — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma gave back-to-back beatings to Texas, Florida and the Southeastern United States in recent weeks, causing millions of dollars in property damage and displacing thousands of residents. The storms have claimed more than 100 lives.
KINGSPORT — It’s that time. The annual fundraising drives to help out first responders and other resources that move communities forward have begun.The United Ways of Northeast Tennessee held their Regional Campaign Kickoff Thursday at the MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center.
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE – The United Ways of Northeast Tennessee kicked off fundraising campaigns across the region on Thursday, August 17, 2017. In an event hosted by HomeTrust Bank and the United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, goals for all six Northeast Tennessee United Ways were announced, with a regional goal of $7.4 million. Jamie Woodson, CEO of the State Collaboration on Reforming Education (SCORE) was the keynote speaker for the event.
The 25th Annual Week of Caring kicked off on Monday, June 19th and ran through Friday, June 23rd. Over 1800 volunteers from 48 businesses and organizations completed 201 projects across Northeast Tennessee. The financial impact of this year’s Regional Week of Caring was an astounding $260,712 for a cumulative 10,800 hours of volunteer work.