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Mid Cumberland received multiple complaints of issues at a local nursing home.  Their Ombudsmen program investigated and found one working shower for 72 residents; unlocked/unattended medication; no clear directions for staff to know which residents they were to cover for the day; pic lines and bandages not being changed per physician…

UWSC volunteers with Douglas Fuqua Sr. pictured in blue   Volunteers with United Way of Sumner County often serve at multiple events during the year. They have a heart for service that extends beyond their own particular interests. Douglas Fuqua Sr. is one of those incredible volunteers who gives his time to help on multiple occasions.…

United Way of Sumner County held our first ever "United We Feed" food drive last month and collected more than 3,000 canned goods and non-perishable food items valued at more than $3,600!  Ten United Way agencies who feed hungry neighbors benefitted from the donations including Children Are People, Community Childcare, Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy…

United Way volunteers help with a variety of tasks around the office. They organize office supplies, shred old documents, mail letters, prepare workplace campaign materials, and take inventory, which often means a lot of counting. They count a little of everything – pens, magnets, T-shirts, donor forms, etc… “I have always loved to count,” says…

Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2022 Winter Care Drive!  We collected 420 coats for children ages 0-18 including 80 brand new coats and 340 gently-used coats.  In addition, we collected 547 pairs of socks, 152 pairs of gloves and mittens, 85 hats, and 26 hat/glove combo packs.  We are so grateful to the 19 companies who served as…

A young lady returned home to Gallatin to live with her mother after losing everything she had in the Paradise, California, fires. Gallatin CARES provided her family with supplemental groceries and gave her clothes for her and her daughter, including appropriate clothing for job interviews.  Since she didn't have transportation, her employment…