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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Through the American Rescue Plan Act, several counties in Central Georgia have been designated to receive funding under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The purpose of this funding is to supplement and expand existing efforts to…
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
In support of United Way of Central Georgia's Read United program, UWCG is inviting the Central Georgia community to a musical evening with Dr. Bill Barnes on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 6:30pm at The Grand. The concert is presented by Piedmont Ortho,…
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
United Way of Central Georgia Hosts 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge United Way of Central Georgia invites the Central Georgia Community to walk, run, or bike with a purpose during its 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. Participants in the 100 Miles…
Monday, March 14, 2022
United Way of Central Georgia is pleased to welcome Amanda Greechan to the organization as Communications Director. Prior to this, she served as Digital Communications Officer at Wesleyan College for over four years and has over 10 years of…
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Georgia has an estimated 159,000 children who are at risk of missing out on the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) and other economic relief payments. In Georgia, expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments could reduce child poverty by half. Every…
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) will present the 44th Annual  Golden Eagle Awards ceremony Thursday, May 20th at 7 pm. The virtual event can be seen on the UWCG website. Since 1978, the Golden Eagle Awards have celebrated outstanding high…
Thursday, April 15, 2021
United Way of Central Georgia and Mercer University Athletics are excited to announce the return of 478 Sings United. The event will again celebrate and recognize the great musical talent in Central Georgia all while helping to give back to our…
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) announced today the promotion of Dr. Shelton Land to Vice President Education.  Dr. Land, a seven-year veteran of UWCG, will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s Birth to Eight initiatives that…
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Millions of Americans have yet to file taxes for the 2020 tax year. Some taxpayers may be putting off the annual duty because of the recent IRS extension until May 17th and some may not have filed because they get a yearly extension, but some people…
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
United Way of Central Georgia, alongside Mike and Nancy Kaplan, is proud to bring Merrie’s Closet to its first school in Central Georgia, Elam Alexander. Merrie’s Closet will be a clothing source for students in need. It will include khakis,…