What’s your favorite season? That was the question I was asking folks this week as I was just inspired by the beauty of the day on my drive to work!  I love the redbuds, the green grass, the trees budding, and the birds singing of Spring.  It reminds me that we’ve all been through a very dead time of winter, but there is hope on the horizon.  I love Spring!

I also love Spring and particularly the month of April for many reasons (including a host of family birthdays as well as Easter) but one of those is the chance to celebrate wonderful volunteers!  I’m always inspired by the depth of volunteering in our community!   Many Meals on Wheels drivers have been doing their routes for decades! Many food pantry workers dedicate time EVERY week to serve those in need in our community. Many board members give GENEROUSLY to their nonprofits. We truly live in a community that is blessed with volunteers.

So this is our chance to say THANK YOU! It would also be a great discussion starter as we’re all getting out in public more after COVID and ask your neighbor or friend, “Do you volunteer somewhere? Tell me about it.” We also invite you to “Spring” into Volunteering! Opportunities to volunteer abound on our website www.volunteer-united.org. If you’d like to come out and talk to someone in person, we’ll have folks at the Kingsport Farmer’s Market on April 30th from 9-12.  Also, if you’d like your own personal “volunteer consultation”, our staff would be happy to assist you!

Truly, United We’re Strong!


Danelle Glasscock
Executive Director
April is Volunteer Month!
Visit www.volunteer-united.org to find volunteer opportunities or download the new smart phone app that is available, Cause Connect. After you download the app you can either sign in to your existing account or create a new one right from your smart phone!

Also, we would love to see you at the Kingsport Farmer's Market on April 30th. A UWGK representative along with a handful of member agencies will be there from 9 am - 12 pm to connect with the community on volunteer opportunities.
United Ways across the world are standing with Ukraine by supporting the United for Ukraine fund set up by United Way World Wide. You can find more information on our website as well as a link to give on the UWW website.

There will be a drug take back event on April 30th. Visit the SCAD website to see all drop off locations and times.