School supplies may seem like ordinary objects, but their impact on children experiencing homelessness is far from ordinary. They have the power to transform empty pages into works of art, sharpened pencils into stories waiting to be written, and backpacks into vessels for knowledge. Recognizing this transformative potential, United Way of Central Georgia is urging the community to donate school supplies for the 50 children currently residing at Brookdale in preparation for the upcoming school year.

We are thrilled to announce that our Parents as Teachers (PAT) program at United Way of Central Georgia has been awarded the prestigious National Parents as Teachers Losos Award for Innovation. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to transforming lives and creating innovative solutions for families in our community.

Our nationally recognized Parents as Teachers program stands out for its outstanding innovations, including:

United Way of Central Georgia's Community Schools United strategy is excited to announce funding from AARP’s Community Challenge grant program for its Path to Success project. Our Path to Success project focuses on promoting safe walking and biking to L.H. Williams and Burdell-Hunt Elementary schools through neighborhood enhancements.

In a world where many of us have the privilege to choose what we eat, we must acknowledge that individuals experiencing homelessness often face limited access to nutritious food and the freedom to make choices. When faced with the harsh realities of homelessness, control over circumstances, including food choices, becomes a luxury. Homelessness has been closely linked to poor health outcomes, including higher risks of malnutrition and chronic diseases due to limited access to nutritious meals.

United Way of Central Georgia  was recently honored with the highly esteemed Sam Hart, Sr. Community Impact Award by 100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia. This award recognizes organizations and individuals making a profound difference in our community.

United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 sustaining grant as part of the 2023 Empowering Communities through Collective Impact Grant Initiative. This grant, in partnership with The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy, will provide crucial support to continue the implementation of The Basics principles and strategies in our community.

United Way of Central Georgia's Community Schools United strategy is proud to be the recipient of a generous MVP (Macon Violence Prevention) grant amounting to $15,000. This grant, made possible through the collaborative partnership between Macon-Bibb County and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, will provide crucial support for the implementation phase of the transformative Safe by Design Project in the Pleasant Hill and Fort Hill neighborhoods.