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  Mr. J, is a long term patient who lives below the Federal Poverty Level. He credits his being alive today to the Neighborhood Health at Salvus Center (Formerly the Salvus Center.)  Mr. J was experiencing pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. He went to two different medical providers who 1) would not see him unless he paid $200+ up front as…

Tory Daughrity (far right) colleting items for Mom & Baby Care Drive   Tory Daughrity supported the mission of United Way long before she began volunteering for United Way of Sumner County.  It began in the Kentucky town where she grew up.  “I worked with the United Way as a partner agency executive director in the community I grew up in. I…

The 2024 United Way of Sumner County (UWSC) Winter Care Drive ran from September 1 - 30 collecting gently used coats & hoodies, as well as new socks, hats, and gloves for kids in need.  Donations of 324 items were collected (valued at almost $1,100) from ten public drop-off locations and five companies who conducted internal collection…

It had recently rained, and Lynn Johnson was navigating around a shallow, but muddy puddle of water on this chilly March morning helping unload a truck full of cardboard boxes at Long Hollow Gardens. The boxes were brimming with supplies needed for that night’s United Way of Sumner County Gala. Lynn along with her fellow Gala committee volunteers…

"I am thankful that we have the Meals-on-Wheels Program. I am 91 and can't cook daily meals.  It is important to me to have someone bringing a smile and cheerful greeting and checking on me when they deliver meals. They have become friends who care about you and not just someone who delivers meals. I look forward to seeing each volunteer." - a…

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…