How It Began...
In 1961 a group of concerned citizens of Williamson County, Tennessee formed a group which would help the "needy." Community members contributed to help fund programs to address these needs and the United Givers Fund of Williamson County was born.

Our Perspective Today...
Today, United Way is evolving from it's image of "fundraiser." Our experience tells us that the best way to help the most people is to focus on the underlying causes of the most serious problems. To do this, we partner with diverse groups (government, schools, faith groups, businesses, non-profits and individuals) to identify solutions that will bring lasting positive change to our community.

As our county continues to grow, so do the need for services. United Way of Williamson County is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, health, and rebuilding lives. These are the building blocks of a good life--a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, good health and secure basic needs. Within each of the focus areas we support multiple programs and initiatives that bring long-lasting changes and provide the following:

EDUCATION-Ensuring individuals achieve their full potential

• Quality, affordablechild care and early learning opportunities
• After-school and mentoring programs
• Adult education and literacy
• Assisting individuals in overcoming barriers to learning

INCOME-Helping families to be financially stable and independent

• Financial literacy and housing education
• Emergency food assistance
• Assisting elderly and low-income with maintaining their housing

HEALTH-Improving people's health

• Health education and preventative care
• Connecting individuals to critical healthcare services
• Helping seniors stay in their own homes
• Age-appropriate mental and physical activities

REBUILDING LIVES-Helping put lives back together

• Assistance in times of crisis or disaster
• Reducing child abuse and domestic violence
• Providing counseling to keep families intact

Our Mission
Improving people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

Our Board of Directors
Who makes the decisions for how United Way of Williamson County operates? You might be surprised to hear that although the United Way name is recognized nationally, each United Way is independent and autonomous. Local community leaders from all walks of life determine how your United Way functions in the community. All funding decisions and all policies are made right here in Williamson County.

Accountability
United Way of Williamson County is responsible to its stakeholders and recipients of services, which include member agencies and organizations, donors, collaborators and others who have placed faith in United Way of Williamson County. To uphold this trust,...Read more

Did you know?
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

United Way of Williamson County values
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• We believe that we are the stewards of a community process through which all people can share both in shaping a common vision of a caring community and in transforming that vision into a dynamic reality.
  
• We believe that the dignity and worth of every individual should be cherished, protected and preserved.
  
• We believe that we are strongest when we are most inclusive. We seek to involve every segment of the community in every aspect of our work.
  
• We believe that out of that involvement will grow understanding, commitment and the material support we need.
  
• We believe that donors, volunteers, and service providers are the principal stake holders in our community organization; sensitivity to their needs is essential to the success of the program called United Way.
  
• We believe that people who give their time or money to the community should have clear, accurate information about how these resources are put to use.
  
• We believe that we must search continuously for new and better ways to meet community needs more fully and economically. We must anticipate and shape change and give the same consideration to new community needs as we give to familiar ones.
  
• We believe that we must assess the effectiveness of the program we support against objective standards and that we must encourage all voluntary agencies to do the same.
  
• We believe that we must strengthen the social bonds that unite us by exercising our responsibilities to one another as a community of caring people.