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Monday, July 24, 2023
Susan Gamari (pictured left) with Amy Ray
If you have ever attended a United Way of Sumner County event – the Community Impact Breakfast, Golf Scramble or our Gala in the Vineyard – chances are you were greeted by Susan Gaimari when you arrived. That’s not by accident. We often ask Susan to serve in that volunteer role so she is one of the…
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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 almost $700,000 for the 2023-2024 grant year with over $635,000 going to our partner agencies!
This record amount will benefit our 35 local health and human service agency partners who…
Thursday, June 15, 2023
United Way of Sumner County is proud to be governed by a local, active, volunteer Board of Directors which oversees the strategic vision of our organization and our financials. Members serve a three-year term before rolling off the board for at least a year. This year we have seven board members rolling off: Alana Hibbler, Jimmy Johnston, Grace…
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Nurses for Newborns works with families of medically fragile infants and with caregivers who have medical, mental health, or substance abuse concerns.
*Kristine, pregnant with her daughter, *Mia, had experienced sexual and physical abuse as a child and was facing the impact of depression and mental health issues as an adult. Nurses for Newborns (…
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Pat Conner (l) and Julianna Adenaike (r) at 2023 UWSC Gala in the Vineyard
As soon as Pat Conner arrives at a United Way of Sumner County fundraising event, community drive, board meeting, or even a UWSC holiday open house, she greets us with the same question: “What can I do to help?” And, she really means it. Pat always shows up ready to…
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Our 2023 UWSC Mom & Baby Care Drive which was held April 1- April 30, collected 5,291 diapers and 879 items of baby wipes feminine products, and personal care items for moms, with donations totaling $5,382.95.
Nineteen volunteers picked up, sorted, counted, documented and delivered these much needed supplies to 12 partner agencies who serve…