"This is the most broken kid we've ever seen," was the statement give to Ashley's Place from the center that does forensic medical exams for minors of sexual assault.  

By the time the teen entered Ashley's Place, she had spent two weeks not bathing, hardly eating, not leaving her home because of her anxiety. Her assault triggered a cascade of symptoms related to post traumatic stress disorder. In the early months of therapy she changed schools in an attempt to start over, but her depression lead her to using drugs in an attempt to numb her emotions. 

It is March 21, 2025, the morning of the United Way of Sumner County Gala.

Emergency Preparation

We’ve Been Here Before—And We’ll Be Here Again
At United Way of Sumner County, we've stood with our community through some of its most difficult moments—floods, tornadoes, and unexpected emergencies. When disaster strikes, we activate quickly—connecting those impacted with the help and hope they need.

With tornado season now underway, we ask:  Are you and your family prepared?
 

The 2025 Gala United: A Night at the Races, presented by Dollar General, was a night to remember—filled with high stakes, high spirits, and heartfelt generosity. On Friday, March 21, our guests donned their finest Derby hats, fascinators, and bow ties and gathered at Live Hendersonville (formerly the Premier Centre) for an evening of elegance and excitement in support of United Way of Sumner County.  With 210 attendees, the energy in the room was electric!

United Way of Sumner County agency, Nurses for Newborns, provides prevention services to medically fragile infants, caregivers with medical, mental health, or substance use concerns, and teenage parents needing support. Diane* and her baby were recently under the care of Nurses for Newborns.

"I am a 52-year-old husband, father, brother and son. I have lived in Gallatin for the past several years, and over the course of those years I have held several odd jobs. I like to work with my hands, and I am not afraid to work hard. In doing so, I haven't taken very good care of my body. Ultimately, I was diagnosed with two lifelong medical issues. These issues have landed me in the hospital for months at a time and caused me to lose several jobs. 

No one loves doing their taxes. But this year, it’s easier than ever if you use My Free Taxes. 

That’s United Way’s free, online tax filing program. It lets U.S. tax filers who earned less than $84K last year file their federal and state taxes online -- for free. Since 2009, My Free Taxes has helped 1.45M people across America save $290M in tax prep fees and receive over $2.1B in refunds. 

At United Way of Sumner County, we believe that every volunteer has a story worth sharing. That’s why we’re introducing Volunteer Voices, a new monthly feature highlighting the "why" behind our volunteers' dedication to our mission.