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IMPACT REPORT2025
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Because of funds raised during the 2024 United Way campaign, United Way Hamblen County supported 21 local partner agencies in 2025, strengthening critical services across our community. These dollars stayed local and were invested through our four focus areas—Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency—to meet urgent needs and support long‑term stability. Campaign contributions also supported the work of United Way itself, including stewardship, fundraising, data support, and community coordination. This infrastructure ensures resources are directed responsibly, outcomes are measured, and our community’s needs are met with accountability and care. Together, these investments helped children thrive, families stabilize, individuals access essential health services, and neighbors receive support during times of crisis. No single organization could do this work alone—but united, we continue to build a stronger, more resilient Hamblen County. Thank you for believing in this community and in the power of working together.Sincerely, Jen&Haley Jen Haley2 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT
United Way of Hamblen County brings people and resources together to strengthen our community. Each year, we support over 20 local agencies that provide essential services — from emergency aid and health support to youth programs and senior care — reaching more than half of Hamblen County. We do this by bringing our community together — donors, volunteers, and partners — to spark opportunity, strengthen families, and build a Hamblen County that is healthier, more hopeful, and more resilient. WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOWHAT WE DO WHY IT MATTERSWHY IT MATTERSWHY IT MATTERS&&&Access to medical care, wellness resources, and mental‑health and recovery servicesSustain programs for STEAM learning, after‑school enrichment, mentorship, and early‑childhood support for children and teensProvide food assistance, basic‑needs support, counseling, and tools that guide families toward greater stabilityStrengthen emergency response, safe‑shelter services, housing assistance, and crisis‑support programsHEALTHYCOMMUNITYYOUTHOPPORTUNITIESFINANCIALSECURITYCOMMUNITYRESILENCY“THE BEST WAYTO HELP THE MOST PEOPLE”UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT | 3
American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee Boys and Girls Club of Morristown Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee Friends of Hospice - Serenity House Girls Inc. of Hamblen County Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition Helen Ross McNabb Center Helping Hands Clinic Kingswood Home for Children Lakeway Achievement Center Lakeway Area Habitat for Humanity Lakeway CASA M.A.T.S. - Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter Morristown-Hamblen Central Services Morristown-Hamblen Child Care Center Morristown Emergency and Rescue Squad Rose Center and Council for the Arts SafeSpace Scouting America - Great Smoky Mountain Council Senior Citizens Center Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) Stepping Out United Way Hamblen County PARTNER AGENCIES4 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT United Way Hamblen County’s allocation process is steered by a group of community volunteers and are approved by our board of directors. Organizations below were funded January - December 2025.
DOLLARS ATDOLLARS AT WORKWORK13,0972025 Agency Highlights individuals assisted through Morristown‑Hamblen Central Services programs, including food, utility, and housing support1,866 1 through 12 grade students provided with substance abuse education and prevention programming through Hamblen County Substance Abuse Coalition st th 1,396262 participants developed skills in anger management, parenting, basic budgeting, and personal hygiene through Stepping Out’s multi‑service programming no‑cost clinic visits accessible to 487 patients through Helping Hands Clinic, including lab testing and prescription assistance While only four stories are shared here, they represent just a small glimpse of the lives touched and the work carried out across our community this year. Each highlight stands as a reflection of the much larger impact made possible through collective effort and compassion.UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT | 5
6 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORTTOP CONTRIBUTORSCORPORATE PARTNER2024 & 2025
Together, the companies listed above contributed more than 50% of the total funds raised each year. Their commitment to the mission is evident in their ongoing support, which continues to strengthen the growth and stability of Hamblen County with each effort.UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT | 7
8 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT2024 CAMPAIGN CABINET Major Firms I Major Firms II Major Firms III Major Firms IV Large Firms Business I Business II Business III F.I.R.E. Government & Education Medical I Medical II Professional Special Gifts Pacesetters Leadership Roni Snyder Scott Kington Drew Rowe Doug Sigler Peter Cantwell Preston Thompson Tim Wild Vic Trobaugh Jessica Rich Jim Clawson Cory Everett Cindy Thompson Link Gibbons Terry Hackney Linda Raines Greg Steisslinger Major Firms I Major Firms II Major Firms III Major Firms IV Large Firms Business I Business II Business III F.I.R.E. Government & Education Medical I Medical II Professional Special Gifts Pacesetters Leadership 2025 CAMPAIGN CABINET Carl Storms Campaign Chair Chris Horn Scott Kington Drew Rowe Linda Raines Stan Greene Leigh Ann Allen Tim Wild Randy Wells Jessica Rich Debra Williams Daniel Bowlin Cindy Thompson Link Gibbons Terry Hackney Gordon Lintz Chris Liposky Tim Coley Campaign Chair
UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT | 920 24Campaign Goal$1,375,000Total Raised$1,461,97913 out of 16 Divisions met their division goal 16 out of 16 Divisions raised at least 91% of their division goal20 25Campaign Goal$1,420,000Total Raised$1,453,050 9 out of 16 Divisions met their division goal 12 out of 16 Divisions raised at least 92% of their division goal
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Best Dan Blair Lauren Carroll Jim Clawson Hugh Clement Tim Coley Justin Cook* David Culvern Susanne Deneau* Andrew Ellard Terry Fishburn Stan Greene Christine Gosser Gregg Harrell Shirley Holt Chris Horn* Scott Kington Ryan Kragel Gordon Lintz Sharron Loy Beth McGhee-Folsom Noel Montepeque Linda Raines Jessica Rich Don Rogers Drew Rowe* Becky Skelton Carl Storms John Wallace Tim Wild *denotes Board Officer Mike Best Lauren Carroll* Jim Clawson Hugh Clement Justin Cook* Frankie Cox Jerry Cranford* David Culvern Susanne Deneau* Terry Fishburn Nathan Foshie Stan Greene Christine Gosser Gregg Harrell Shirley Holt Chris Horn* Scott Kington Gordon Lintz Noel Montepeque Linda Raines Jessica Rich Don Rogers Drew Rowe Becky Skelton David Slack Carl Storms Tim Wild Rosemary Wigington We extend our sincere gratitude to our volunteer Board of Directors for your dedicated service, thoughtful leadership, and unwavering commitment. Your time, guidance, and passion play a vital role in advancing our mission and strengthening our community. Thank you for the impact you make every day.10 | 2025 UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT
UNITED WAY HAMBLEN COUNTY IMPACT REPORT | 11HAPPY RETIREMENT, Gary!Gary! We recognize Gary Matthews for his 25 years of service to our community and the time and care he dedicated to this work. We appreciate his years of commitment and the role he has played along the way. As he begins this next chapter, we hope his retirement includes plenty of Andy Griffith reruns and cheering on the Atlanta Braves. We wish him all the best. Thanks, Gary!
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