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Norma Tremblay, the community services director for UETHDA, said the financial assistance will be available beginning May 18. Folks who qualify will be able to receive assistance over a four month period with a maximum amount received being $2,000. She is seen here standing by the entrance to UETHDA's Head Start office, located in the V.O. Dobbins Community Center in Kingsport.
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COVID-19

United Way providing rent, utility assistance during pandemic

Six regional United Way organizations are partnering with the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Authority to provide rent and utility assistance for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Meals on Wheels serves thousands of meals to seniors every year in Kingsport, as this volunteer does in this file photo. Agencies have until May 22 to file an application with the United Way to receive these emergency food and shelter program funds.
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United Way

Sullivan County awarded emergency food, shelter funds

A local board will now determine how these funds will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in our area.

May 11, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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United Way

More than 1,000 Food City gift cards to be distributed

The United Way Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Relief Fund announced on Monday its first distribution of funding that will go to purchase an estimated 1,400 Food City gift cards to be distributed to families in the region who have been affected by COVID-19.

Apr 21, 2020 at 8:30 PM
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United Way

United Ways' regional relief fund raises $361,000

The regional United Ways will advocate to meet the immediate and long-term needs of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Advisory Council that oversees the distribution of funds is made up of the United Way staff leaders and their Board Chairs.

Apr 18, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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United Way

United Way of Greater Kingsport establishes COVID-19 relief fund

With the cumulative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic yet unknown, the United Way of Greater Kingsport is launching a relief fund to increase efforts in the UWGK’s fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in the community.

Mar 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Darris “Pop” Turner tries out the hand washing station outside the Shades of Grace church for the first time Wednesday morning. The church has two at its Sullivan Street location, with additional ones at Glen Bruce Park, Hunger First and the Salvation Army.
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Coronavirus

Five hand-washing stations now available in downtown Kingsport

According to the CDC, there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. Suggested ways to protect yourself from the virus includes regularly washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Mar 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM
A group of homeless people sit in the parking lot of a downtown convenience store Tuesday afternoon. Kingsport has created and filled two new positions that aim to better assess the issues and needs of the homeless and to get them in touch with the best, most appropriate services in our city.
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Homeless

New positions aim to help Kingsport homeless population

As part of an overarching plan to address the homeless situation in town, Kingsport has created two new positions - a social worker within the Kingsport Police Department and a homeless services liaison in partnership with the United Way.

Jan 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Katherine Scoggins, executive director of Shepherd Center, sits at her desk on Wednesday, answering the last of the phone calls to come into the now-closed non-profit organization. The center was open for nearly 30 years, providing transportation services and free medical equipment to senior citizens in our region.
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Charity

Shepherd Center closing after 30 years of service

For nearly 30 years, the Shepherd Center of Kingsport has been helping senior citizens be more independent and stay in their homes longer. It did so by driving folks to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store, providing free medical equipment and educating seniors on how to use the latest technologies.

Oct 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Michelle Bacon, the chair of the 2019 fundraising campaign, announced on Thursday the United Way of Greater Kingsport is hoping to raise $3.5 million in this year's campaign. Our local United Way supports 41 programs and 30 member agencies, focusing on healthcare, education and financial stability
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United Way

United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign

“The spirit of giving and volunteering in this community is really second to none,” said Brian Miller, the 2019 board chair of the United Way of Greater Kingsport. “Change doesn’t happen alone and the United Way couldn’t do what it does without your time, talent and resources.”

Sep 19, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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United Way

United Way launches program to address drug education and prevention

An avenue is considered a way of approaching a problem or making progress toward a solution. That’s the focus with the United Way’s new initiative. Working on a serious problem while understanding there’s not an easy fix.

Jul 26, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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United Way

Sullivan County awarded emergency food and shelter funds

KINGSPORT — The United Way of Greater Kingsport is seeking applications from local nonprofits, churches and other organizations to receive Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds. Sullivan County has been chosen to receive $61,573 to supplement such programs throughout the county.

Jul 1, 2019 at 9:26 AM
One of the largest projects took place at Girls Inc. where Eastman Chemical Company employees did general landscaping maintenance, cleaning of gutters and windows, installation of a surveillance system, interior cleaning, the construction of a new playhouse for the girls in their playground and more.
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Week of Caring

United Way Week of Caring 2019

KINGSPORT – More than 1,000 volunteers completed 133 projects for 26 nonprofits during the 27th Annual Regional United Way Week of Caring, June 17-21, according to the United Way of Greater Kingsport. The financial impact of this year’s Week of

Jun 23, 2019 at 8:30 AM
United Way of Greater Kingsport volunteer Cheri Boykin believes 'you get so much more than you give.'
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Sunday Stories

Looking to volunteer? United Way makes it simple

Each April, the country celebrates National Volunteer Month. Locally, United Way of Greater Kingsport makes volunteering simple through the website: www.volunteerkingsport.org.

May 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM
An adult volunteer reads to children at Scott County Head Start’s Shoemaker Center 4.
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Southwest Virginia

Scott County Head Start receives highest-level accreditation in Virginia

The achievement was announced Friday by the United Way of Southwest Virginia. By achieving this standard through voluntary participation in Virginia Quality, early learning programs show their staff, families and community that they are committed to high-quality early learning.

Feb 22, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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United Way

Ballad's Deaton speaks on servant leadership

Eric Deaton, the senior vice president of market operations at Ballad Health, had some advice about change for United Way officials and member agencies last week. “When going through change, you’ve got two choices. You can be bitter or you can be better.”

Feb 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM