Category Archives: Public Policy

Photo Gallery: Award presentations during United Way “Hill Day” in Nashville

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Earlier this week, United Ways of Tennessee led an advocacy effort to support early education work in Nashville and awarded volunteers making a difference in this effort, including partners in the Raise Your Hand Tennessee project across the state. Here … Continue reading →

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Media Release: United Way “Hill Day” supports Pre-K and family resource centers, awards advocacy leaders

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Contact: Mary Graham, President, United Ways of Tennessee 615-495-9970 mary.graham@uwtn.org (NASHVILLE, TN) United Ways of Tennessee (UWTN), the association of38 United Way organizations across the state, will gather tomorrow for its “Hill Day” activities supporting preservation of funding for Pre-K classrooms … Continue reading →

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(MORE) IN THE NEWS: United Way’s office opening in Hernando, MS – The Commercial Appeal

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Last week’s opening of the new United Way of the Mid-South office in Hernando, MS was covered by reporter Henry Bailey for The DeSoto Appeal section of The Commercial Appeal. You can read Bailey’s story online at http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/dec/17/united-way-boosts-presence-in-hernando/

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IN THE NEWS: United Way’s office opening in Hernando, MS in The DeSoto Times Tribune

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Last week’s opening of the new United Way of the Mid-South office in Hernando, MS was covered by reporter Robert Lee Long for The DeSoto Times Tribune. You can read his story online at http://www.desototimes.com/articles/2011/12/17/news/local/doc4eebd72490971797050899.txt

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Follow Up: United Way Worldwide President & CEO speaks to Senate Committee on Finance on charitable giving

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, spoke to the United States Senate Committee on Finance yesterday about the need for Congress to avoid changes to tax laws that may result in reduced giving to charities. The proposals under consideration would … Continue reading →

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United Way Worldwide Urges You to Tell Congress to Protect Charitable Giving

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Congress is considering tax law changes that may result in reduced giving to charities. The proposals under consideration would result in increased taxes on income that is donated to charities. If these changes go into effect, donations to charities may be reduced and … Continue reading →

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