United Way Press Releases   Current Articles | Archives | Search 16 United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students Posted on May 16, 2013 08:00   United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students Drive aimed at providing students with tools and resources for success.  ... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 United Way's Red, White, and Blues to Feature Southern Coastal Experience Posted on May 09, 2013 08:00   United Way's Red, White, and Blues to Feature Southern Coastal Experience Signature event set for June 29, 2013.   The United Way of R... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11 throughout Nation Posted on May 02, 2013 08:00 Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for May 11 throughout Nation Effort Will Help Feed Families in All 50 States   The National Association... [Read the rest of this article...] 25 2013 VITA Program Completes 458 Tax Returns Posted on April 25, 2013 08:00 2013 VITA Program Completes 458 Tax Returns 2013 VITA program increases number of returns over 2012.   The 2013 Volunteer Income Tax Assista... [Read the rest of this article...] 18 Run United 5k Set for May 18 Posted on April 18, 2013 08:00   Run United 5k Set for May 18 Early registration ends May 1, 2013.   The 2013 Run United 5k hosted by The Avenue Murfreesboro to benef... [Read the rest of this article...] 11 Tickets Still Available for the 2013 United We Style Fashion Show Benefitting United Way Posted on April 11, 2013 08:00   Tickets Still Available for the 2013 United We Style Fashion Show Benefitting United Way Tangerine Salon and Spa presents event to give back... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 Reeves-Sain Flu Shot Program Results in a $2,500 Investment in the Local Community Posted on April 04, 2013 08:00     Reeves-Sain Flu Shot Program Results in a $2,500 Investment in the Local Community United Way Benefits from 2013 Reeves-Sain Flu Shot... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 2013 United Way Days of Action Volunteers Knock Community Service Out of the Park Posted on March 28, 2013 08:00 2013 United Way Days of Action Volunteers Knock Community Service Out of the Park Volunteers logged 2,594 hours of service.     United W... [Read the rest of this article...] 20 United Way Promotes Hampton to Director of Communications and Events Posted on March 20, 2013 08:00 United Way Promotes Hampton to Director of Communications and Events   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced the prom... [Read the rest of this article...] 14 Local Residents Have Saved Over $740,741 to Date with United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and FamilyWize Posted on March 14, 2013 08:00   Local Residents Have Saved Over $740,741 to Date with United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and FamilyWize Free prescription card dis... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 United Way Advocates for Pre-K Support at State Capitol Posted on March 07, 2013 08:00 United Way Advocates for Pre-K Support at State Capitol Legislative visit included recognizing advocacy leaders.   Employees and volunteers o... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 Deadline to Register for United Way’s 2013 Days of Action Quickly Approaching Posted on February 28, 2013 08:00 Deadline to Register for United Way’s 2013 Days of Action Quickly Approaching Event set for March 21-23, 2013.   The deadline to register for ... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 United Way Announces Record Investment Posted on February 21, 2013 14:46   United Way Announces Record Investment   Annual Community Celebration recognized corporate partners, volunteers.   The United W... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 Toot’s Restaurant to Host 3 Point Play to Benefit United Way Posted on February 21, 2013 07:03 Toot’s Restaurant to Host 3 Point Play to Benefit United Way Event to feature MTSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams   Toot’s Restaurant wi... [Read the rest of this article...] 14 Deadline to Reserve a Seat for United Way’s Community Celebration Quickly Approaching Posted on February 14, 2013 08:00   Deadline to Reserve a Seat for United Way’s Community Celebration Quickly Approaching   Event set for February 21, 2013.   Reser... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 Registration Now Open for United Way’s 2013 Days of Action Posted on February 07, 2013 08:00   Registration Now Open for United Way’s 2013 Days of Action Event set for March 21-23, 2013.   Registration for the 2013 United Way Da... [Read the rest of this article...] 31 VITA Program Now Available for Qualified Individuals Posted on January 31, 2013 12:50    VITA Program Now Available for Qualified Individuals New online option provided for 2013.     The 2013 Volunteer Income Tax... [Read the rest of this article...] 24 Time Still Remains to Register for United Way’s Community Celebration Posted on January 24, 2013 09:19 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 Toot’s Restaurant to Host 3 Point Play to Benefit United Way Posted on January 17, 2013 08:00   Toot’s Restaurant to Host 3 Point Play to Benefit United Way   Event to feature MTSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams ... [Read the rest of this article...] 11 United Way Promotes Meagan Flippin to President and CEO Posted on January 11, 2013 08:00                          United Way P... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 United Way’s Community Celebration Set for February 21 Posted on January 09, 2013 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 United Way Announces New Board Officers, Members Posted on January 03, 2013 10:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 13 United Way Ranks Number One on Forbes’ Top 100 Charities List Posted on December 13, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 United Way Women’s Initiative Christmas Tree Project to Benefit Born Learning Posted on December 06, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 30 United Way Seeks Applications for Chief Executive Position Posted on November 30, 2012 16:21 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 Time Still Remaining: United Way to Benefit from Reeves-Sain Flu Shot Program Posted on November 29, 2012 08:00 Time Still Remaining: United Way to Benefit from Reeves-Sain Flu Shot Program Time still remains to get a flu shot this year. A portion of every $25 ... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 Pat Murphy Elected to United Way of Tennessee Board of Directors Posted on November 21, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 15 United Way Women’s Initiative Auctions Christmas Tree to Benefit Born Learning Posted on November 15, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 08 United Way Seeking Volunteers for VITA Posted on November 08, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 United Way Announces Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund Posted on November 01, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 25 United Way Seeking 2013-2014 Partners Posted on October 25, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 18 United Way to Benefit from Reeves-Sain Flu Shot Program Posted on October 18, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 11 Rutherford County Awarded $108,059 in Federal Funds Under Emergency Food and Shelter Program Posted on October 11, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 United Way Recruiting Partner Programs Posted on October 04, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 United Way’s Small Business Committee Encourages Businesses to Help Add It Up Posted on September 27, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 13 United Way Recruiting VITA Volunteers Posted on September 13, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 United Way Recruiting 2013-2014 Partner Programs Posted on September 06, 2012 08:00 United Way Recruiting 2013-2014 Partner Programs Local non-profit seeks partners to address issues in education, income, health and rebuilding lives... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 United Way Announces $3.2 Million Goal for 2012 Campaign Posted on August 23, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 16 United Way Seeking 2013-2014 Partner Programs Posted on August 16, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 United Way to Launch Fund-Raising Campaign on August 23 Posted on August 09, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 United Way's Success By 6 Initiative Promotes Early Learning Posted on August 02, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 26 Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up!" from United Way Worldwide Posted on July 26, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 19 United Way to Kick Off Fund-Raising Campaign at August Business Before Hours Posted on July 19, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 Tickets Still Available for United Way's Red, White, and Blues Posted on July 12, 2012 08:00 Tickets Still Available for United Way's Red, White, and Blues Signature event is set for July 14.   Tickets are still available for the Unite... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 United Way Recruiting for Leadership Program Posted on July 05, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 Tickets Available for United Way's Red, White, and Blues Posted on June 28, 2012 08:00 Tickets Available for United Way's Red, White, and Blues Signature event set for July 14.   Tickets are still available for the United Way of ... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 United Way's Stuff the Bus Provides 500 Stuffed Backpacks Posted on June 22, 2012 08:00 United Way's Stuff the Bus Provides 500 Stuffed Backpacks Inaugural event aimed at providing students with school supplies and resources related to ... [Read the rest of this article...] 14 United Way Invests Record Amount in Areas of Education, Income, Health and Rebuilding Lives Posted on June 14, 2012 02:00 United Way Invests Record Amount in Areas of Education, Income, Health and Rebuilding Lives United Way partners with 46 programs to produce results i... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 United Way's Stuff the Bus to Prepare Local Students for Success Posted on June 07, 2012 08:00 United Way's Stuff the Bus to Prepare Local Students for Success Drive aimed at providing students with school supplies and resources related to lite... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 United Way's Red, White, and Blues to Feature Southern Coastal Experience Posted on June 01, 2012 08:00 United Way's Red, White, and Blues to Feature Southern Coastal Experience Signature event set for July 14.   The United Way of Rutherford and ... [Read the rest of this article...] 24 United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students Posted on May 24, 2012 08:00 United Way to 'Stuff the Bus' with Literacy Kits for Students Drive aimed at providing students with tools and resources for success.   The Un... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 VITA Sites Produce $492,000 in Tax Refunds to Local Residents Posted on May 17, 2012 08:00 VITA Sites Produce $492,000 in Tax Refunds to Local Residents Volunteer Income Tax Assistance provided 346 tax returns at no cost.   The Unite... [Read the rest of this article...] 10 Publix Super Markets, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Among National United Way Award Recipients Posted on May 10, 2012 08:00 Publix Super Markets, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Among National United Way Award Recipients Awards recognize corporate citizenship and community im... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 United Way to Host Third Annual Red, White, and Blues Posted on May 04, 2012 07:00 United Way to Host Third Annual Red, White, and Blues Signature event set for July 14.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will... [Read the rest of this article...] 26 The Avenue Set to Host Run United 5k on May 19 Posted on April 26, 2012 08:00 The Avenue Set to Host Run United 5k on May 19 Second annual race to benefit United Way.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties an... [Read the rest of this article...] 19 United Way Volunteers Set to Begin Allocation of Funds Posted on April 19, 2012 08:00  United Way Volunteers Set to Begin Allocation of Funds Funding to non-profits to be determined by 80 volunteers.   The United Way of Rut... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 Only A Few Days Remain for VITA Sites Posted on April 12, 2012 08:00 Only A Few Days Remain for VITA Sites Volunteer Income Tax Assistance returns dollars to local residents.   The United Way of Rutherford and C... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 The Avenue Murfreesboro to Host 5k to Benefit United Way Posted on April 05, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 United Way, MTSU, Local Churches to Partner for Volunteer Event Posted on March 28, 2012 02:00 United Way, MTSU, Local Churches to Partner for Volunteer Event Hundreds of volunteers set to serve the local community.    Hundreds of v... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 United Way Advocates for Pre-K Support and Family Resource Centers at State Capitol Posted on March 22, 2012 08:00 United Way Advocates for Pre-K Support and Family Resource Centers at State Capitol Legislative visit includes recognizing advocacy leaders.  ... [Read the rest of this article...] 15 United Way Announces New Director of Finance Posted on March 15, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 08 United Way, The Avenue Murfreesboro Partner to Present Run United 5K Posted on March 08, 2012 08:00 United Way, The Avenue Murfreesboro Partner to Present Run United 5K Second annual race to be held on The Avenue property.   The United Way of... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 VITA Program Has Processed More than 200 Tax Returns Posted on March 01, 2012 08:00 VITA Program Has Processed More than 200 Tax Returns Volunteer Income Tax Assistance returning dollars to local residents.   The United Way of... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 United Way to Benefit from Lady Raiders Meet and Greet at Toot's Posted on February 23, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 United Way Announces Record Fundraising Year Posted on February 21, 2012 14:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 16 United Way Seeking Volunteers for Days of Action Posted on February 16, 2012 08:00 United Way Seeking Volunteers for Days of Action Annual service event will benefit schools, nonprofits, community.   The United Way of Rutherf... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 Lady Raiders Basketball, Toot’s Partner with United Way Posted on February 09, 2012 08:00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 United Way Announces Days of Action Dates Posted on February 02, 2012 08:00 United Way Announces Days of Action Dates Annual service event will benefit schools, nonprofits, community.   The United Way of Rutherford and... [Read the rest of this article...] 26 United Way’s Community Celebration to Honor Corporate Partners, Volunteers Posted on January 26, 2012 08:00 United Way’s Community Celebration to Honor Corporate Partners, Volunteers Registration now available for annual event.   The United Way of Ru... [Read the rest of this article...] 19 Sites Open, Local Banks Partner with VITA Posted on January 19, 2012 10:00 Sites Open, Local Banks Partner with VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will bring dollars to local residents.   The United Way of Rutherfor... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 United Way’s Community Celebration Set for February 21 Posted on January 12, 2012 08:00 United Way’s Community Celebration Set for February 21 Event will honor corporate partners, volunteers.   The United Way of Rutherford and Can... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 United Way Announces New Board Officers, Members Posted on January 05, 2012 13:00 United Way Announces New Board Officers, Members Pat Murphy to chair United Way's 2012 Board of Directors.   The United Way of Rutherford and ... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 United Way Offers Grant Opportunity to Qualifying Non-Profit Agencies Posted on December 29, 2011 08:00 United Way Offers Grant Opportunity to Qualifying Non-Profit Agencies Agencies may request up to $5,000 in assistance from the local United Way. &#... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 Target Share-A-Tree and United Way Bring Holiday Cheer to Families in Need Posted on December 22, 2011 09:00 Target Share-A-Tree and United Way Bring Holiday Cheer to Families in Need Holiday partnership entering its 21st year.   Amber Messick, a loc... [Read the rest of this article...] 15 Year-End Giving Opportunities Available through United Way Posted on December 15, 2011 10:00 Year-End Giving Opportunities Available through United Way Local organization offers unconventional means of contributing; seeking to reach fundraisi... [Read the rest of this article...] 08 United Way Announces Historical Milestone; Appeals to Community for Help Posted on December 08, 2011 02:00 United Way Announces Historical Milestone; Appeals to Community for Help Local organization projects fundraising campaign to be within $100,000 of $3... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 Seniors Qualify for IRA Charitable Rollover Posted on December 01, 2011 09:00 Seniors Qualify for IRA Charitable Rollover Ability for $100,000 tax-free rollover.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties' is enc... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 United Way's Success By 6 Initiative Launches Second Phase of Programming Posted on November 17, 2011 10:00 United Way's Success By 6 Initiative Launches Second Phase of Programming Educational programming available just in time for the holidays.   ... [Read the rest of this article...] 10 United Way Announces Termination of Partnership with Cannon County REACH Posted on November 10, 2011 02:00 United Way Announces Termination of Partnership with Cannon County REACH Local program elects not to maintain 501(c)3 status.   The United Way... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 Volunteers Needed to Assist with VITA Sites Posted on November 03, 2011 09:00 Volunteers Needed to Assist with VITA Sites Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will bring dollars to local residents.   The United Way of Rutherf... [Read the rest of this article...] 26 United Way Campaign in Full Swing Posted on October 26, 2011 04:15 United Way Campaign in Full Swing Public events and programs to benefit local non-profit.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties' ... [Read the rest of this article...] 13 United Way Partners with Greenhouse Ministries to Host VITA Sites Posted on October 13, 2011 09:00 United Way Partners with Greenhouse Ministries to Host VITA Sites Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will bring dollars to local residents.   The... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 United Way Announces 2011 Loaned Executives Posted on September 01, 2011 10:00 United Way Announces 2011 Loaned Executives Nine local volunteers to assist with fundraising campaign.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cann... [Read the rest of this article...] 25 United Way Announces $3 Million Goal for 2011 Campaign Posted on August 25, 2011 09:00 United Way Announces $3 Million Goal for 2011 Campaign   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced a goal of $3 million fo... [Read the rest of this article...] 18 United Way to Kick Off Campaign at August Business Before Hours Posted on August 18, 2011 08:00 United Way to Kick Off Campaign at August Business Before Hours Local non-profit will partner with Chamber of Commerce, Jason's Deli.   The Un... [Read the rest of this article...] 11 Barrett Named United Way Campaign Associate Posted on August 11, 2011 09:00 Barrett Named United Way Campaign Associate   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced the hiring of Dana Barrett a... [Read the rest of this article...] 08 United Way Success By 6 Initiative Launches Active Learning Campaign Posted on August 08, 2011 11:00 United Way Success By 6 Initiative Launches Active Learning Campaign Educational programming to target pre-kindergarten students.   The Unite... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 United Way to Kick Off Campaign at August Business Before Hours Posted on August 04, 2011 08:30 United Way to Kick Off Campaign at August Business Before Hours Local non-profit will partner with Chamber of Commerce, Jason's Deli.   The Un... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up" from United Way Worldwide Posted on July 28, 2011 10:46 Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up" from United Way Worldwide   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it recent... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 United Way’s Success By 6 Collecting School Supplies Posted on July 21, 2011 14:00 United Way’s Success By 6 Collecting School Supplies Second annual event ensures students start class with proper materials for success.   Uni... [Read the rest of this article...] 14 United Way Announces Partnership with Murfreesboro Young Professionals, Inc. Posted on July 14, 2011 08:00 United Way Announces Partnership with Murfreesboro Young Professionals, Inc. United Way to serve as organization’s primary non-profit partner. ... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 United Way’s Success By 6 to Host School Supply Drive Posted on July 07, 2011 08:00 United Way’s Success By 6 to Host School Supply Drive Second annual event ensures students start class with proper materials for success.   Un... [Read the rest of this article...] 30 United Way Seeking Loaned Executives Posted on June 30, 2011 09:25 United Way Seeking Loaned Executives Volunteers crucial to success of local agency.   The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is now ... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 Tickets Still Available for United Way’s Red, White and Blues Posted on June 23, 2011 02:30 Tickets Still Available for United Way’s Red, White and Blues Signature event to benefit 46 local non-profit agencies and initiatives.   Ticke... [Read the rest of this article...] 20 Rutherford County Represented at Sixth National SART Conference in Austin, TX Posted on June 20, 2011 09:45 Rutherford County Represented at Sixth National SART Conference in Austin, TX Eleven individuals from in and around Rutherford County atten... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 United Way Invests Record Amount to Non-Profit Agencies and Initiatives Posted on June 09, 2011 09:45 United Way Invests Record Amount to Non-Profit Agencies and Initiatives More than $1.77 million distributed to local non-profit organizations. ... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 United Way’s Red, White and Blues Set for July 9 Posted on June 02, 2011 09:45 United Way’s Red, White and Blues Set for July 9 Signature fundraiser to benefit 46 local non-profit agencies and initiatives.   The United ... [Read the rest of this article...] 26 Long-Term Disaster Recovery Organization Accepting Requests for Assistance from Storms Posted on May 26, 2011 09:45 Long-Term Disaster Recovery Organization Accepting Requests for Assistance from Storms Possible funding available to assist with long-term relief. &... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 Sparks Presents Award to Rutherford County Adult Activity Center Client Posted on May 23, 2011 09:45 Sparks Presents Award to Rutherford County Adult Activity Center Client   Representative Mike Sparks recently recognized Dannie Mastin of the ... [Read the rest of this article...] 19 Bank of America and U.S. Bank Recognized by United Way Worldwide Posted on May 19, 2011 09:45 Bank of America and U.S. Bank Recognized by United Way Worldwide  U.S. Bank recently received the 2011 Spirit of America Award and Bank of Ame... [Read the rest of this article...]