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Beth Pickel with husband
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Beth Pickel pictured with her husband   When Beth Pickel sees a need she steps right in, bridging the gap between problem and solution.  She has been volunteering with United Way of Sumner County for a year, but in that short time, Beth has established herself as a problem solver on many levels.  She is currently serving as a United Way Board…
girl on beach
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
stock photo - not actual photo of child   Sumner County CASA was assigned to work with a teenage girl who was a part of a family system that came to be involved with DCS and the court because of extensive sexual abuse, perpetrated by several adults on her and others within their family unit, as well as possible abuse between children as well. …
Crowd seated at 2024 UWSC Community Impact Breakfast
Friday, August 16, 2024
United Way of Sumner County (UWSC) held its annual Community Impact Breakfast presented by Meta on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville.  Over 200 people attended the event catered by Bit-O-Heaven Catering.  UWSC Board Chair, Len Silverman welcomed the crowd and introduced Pastor Scott Aleridge of…
House under construction with Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County logo
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The story of one Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County family is one of perseverance and faith in the face of adversity. The couple, originally from South Sudan, met in Egypt and dreamed of raising a family in the United States.  After marrying in India, they raised their two oldest daughters and waited for an opportunity to move to the US.…
Amy Ramsey in center as Volunteer Spotlight for July 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Amy Ramsey is a force of nature – an unstoppable, tenacious force for good.  We could tell you about her indomitable spirit, her boundless energy or her relentless drive to make a difference in the lives of others but really those qualities are all rooted and stem from the same place – her giant, over-sized heart.  “My goal has always been to…
$864,000 impact to greater community
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
United Way of Sumner County is elated to announce that because of the generosity of our donors and supporters, there will an impact to the greater community of over $864,000 for the 2024-2025 grant year with over $582,000 going to our partner agencies!  This money will benefit our 37 local health and human service agency/program partners who…