United Way of West Tennessee to offer Virtual Agency Training for local agencies in West Tennessee

PRESS RELEASE:

United Way of West Tennessee To Offer Virtual Agency Training for Local Agencies in West Tennessee

Jackson, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2023) — United Way of West Tennessee will offer one virtual agency training session for local agencies in West Tennessee on Thursday, January 11 from 1:00-3:00pm. This session is open to any area nonprofit interested in receiving funding from United Way as a partner agency.  

All agencies who request funding must attend the session. Only participating agencies will be eligible to apply for funding during the 2023-24 grant cycle. Applications can be completed by local 501(c)(3) health and human service organizations that serve individuals from United Way’s 15-county service area.

“This agency training session is a great opportunity for area nonprofits to learn how they can partner with United Way to better serve our community,” said Matt Marshall, President/CEO of United Way of West Tennessee. “We will discuss the application process and other relevant information.”

Last year, United Way partnered with 44 agencies to invest over $809,000 in 54 different programs, all focused in the areas of equity, education, health, and financial stability. 

“We are grateful to partner with so many organizations in a collaborative effort to improve life for every person in West Tennessee,” stated Marshall. 

Please email Matt Marshall at mmarshall@unitedwaytn.org by Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to reserve a spot and receive a Zoom link to the virtual session. An agency representative must attend the entire session in order to receive a United Way application.

About United Way of West Tennessee

Established in 1941, United Way of West Tennessee is a nonprofit organization in Jackson, Tenn. that advocates for equity through uniting agencies in ways that improve each person’s access to health, education, and financial stability.

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