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How HOPE Is Changing Lives in the Chattahoochee Valley

The quotes shared in the following article are from HOPE Fund clients and are used with their permission. Issue: A […]

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Breaking the Cycle of Trauma: How Children’s Tree House Makes a Difference

The Impact of Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma, especially abuse, can deeply affect a child’s emotional and mental well-being. In the […]

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Feeding the Valley: Delivering Fresh Food Where It’s Needed Most

Advancing a Healthy Community Through Access to Nutrition The Challenge: Food Deserts and Limited Transportation For neighbors living in food […]

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Walking School Bus: Nurturing Safety, Attendance, and Community Bonds

Walking School Bus “I was one of those students who, through rain, sleet, or snow, had to walk to school. […]

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Beyond Primary Care: MercyMed

We know that people are complex and deserve access to quality care. United Way is committed to supporting services and […]

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Melonese Close

A Message from Melonese Close

Message from the 2023 Women United Steering Committee Chair This dynamic group of female philanthropists continue to inspire me with […]

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Emerging Leader: Jonathan Mimy-Matthews

ELU Scholarship Recipient Spotlight In 2022, Jonathan Mimy-Matthews was a graduating senior in the dual enrollment program at Shaw High […]

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Alex Harrison

Emerging Leader: Alex Harrison

Emerging Leaders United Spotlight After making financial contributions to United Way through his workplace campaign, Alex joined the Leadership Circle […]

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