This summer, staff and Board members had the opportunity to visit three of our 2021 grant recipients, with more visits on the way! We visited the Goodwill of North Georgia Career Center in Athens, YWCO's Girls Club, and the Boys and Girls Club of Winder-Barrow County during summer camp. These programs are providing opportunities for local children and adults alike to thrive.

It is with your dollars that we can continue supporting programs that are moving the needle. Thank you for your continued contributions.

We hope you'll join us as we continue supporting local programs in our three focus areas, making a difference in our community,

and living united.

Workplace campaigns are a great way to get your company involved in giving back. Hear from Elizabeth Earl about why a Workplace Campaign matters and how it can be great for the community AND your company. Interested? We'd love to help! Reach out to Elizabeth to learn more and start your own Workplace Campaign now.

Meet Whit Richardson, our 2022 Campaign Chair! Whit is the owner of Taziki's Mediterranean Café in Athens and is passionate about his community. Whit learned about hospitality and community while working and listening to the coffee crowd that gathered daily at his dad's soda fountain in Covington, Ga. After graduating from Samford University, Whit founded a handful of start up businesses before opening a franchise restaurant, Taziki's in Athens GA in 2014. His love for Athens and desire to establish roots in this community inspire him daily to be a good neighbor.

He serves on numerous boards but is particularly excited about his current role as Campaign Chair with United Way of Northeast Georgia as well as being president-elect for the Rotary Club of Athens. When not at Taziki's or serving in the community, he spends time with his girlfriend, Julia, their dog and cat, Cora Belle and Marley. He considers himself to be a decent golfer, Christian, and backgammon player.

Thanks for embodying what it means to LIVE UNITED, Whit!

We look forward to seeing all of you soon! Keep an eye on our newsletters for more events and trainings around the region this fall.

August 24 from 5-6 p.m.

September 9 starting at 4 p.m. at

The Classic Center's Atrium

Women United hosts the annual Power of the Purse event, celebrating women philanthropy and benefitting early childhood literacy programs in Clarke and Oconee counties. Registration is open; tickets can be purchased here.

LAST CHANCE: August 11 from 9-11 a.m.

The employee who organizes your workplace campaign should attend ONE of the training sessions to learn more about United Way and how to make your workplace campaign a success. All sessions will be held at the UWNEGA office. Email Elizabeth Earl if you have any questions.

October 18-23

Our local nonprofits are working hard to serve our community members and they need your help. Tune in to our newsletter to see the newest job opportunities at our local nonprofits. If you are a nonprofit with job openings, please email Alison Alwes to be included in next month's newsletter.

The survey is brief and should take no more than 15 minutes of your time. Your responses are confidential and will only be shared with the research team. Please click on the survey link below if you are willing to help us understand more about volunteer engagement during the Covid-19 pandemic. Survey link is here.

Just a friendly reminder to submit your Workplace Campaign results form to Elizabeth Earl via email. Thank you for your contributions to United Way of Northeast Georgia.