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Yahoo
28-03-2025
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United Way CEO says materials needed to complete Helene projects, breakdown of donations
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — United Way of East Tennessee Highlands discussed with News Channel 11 how the non-profit allocates its funds and resources across the region. VOLUNTEER WORK United Way is a non-profit organization serving Northeast Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. It is currently in the long-term recovery phase of Hurricane Helene relief efforts. 'We have nonprofits and community members working every day to ensure that people who have been affected by this have the food that they need, the clothes that they need, the shelter that they need, that safety, any kind of mental health or health services that they need,' Leslie Dalton, CEO and president of United Way of East Tennessee Highlands, said. 'So we are working on a daily basis to make sure people are getting what they need.' Dalton said it will take years for the region to fully recover from the floods due to the extensive damage and the need for materials. 'I think it's just getting donations and materials, and right now we're looking for construction materials,' she said. 'We've got a lot of homes that need to be repaired. We've got a lot of volunteers who can do that. We've got a lot of nonprofits out there that are working on this, but I think having the materials to do it is a big part that we need right now.' Dalton said United Way is always in need of volunteers. Those interested can click here for a volunteer opportunity. FUNDS United Way has raised $3,072,395 in funds and distributed $857,300. $55,000 was allocated for area school systems in Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties. Carter County Schools: $10,000 Elizabethton City Schools: $5,000 Greene County Family Resource Center: $10,000 Johnson County Schools: $10,000 Unicoi County Schools: $10,000 Washington County Schools: $10,000 4Thirteen: $10,000 Coalition for Kids: $10,000 Holston Habitat for Humanity: $75,000 Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County: $10,000 Appalachia Service Project: $100,000 The Salvation Army of Johnson City: $50,000 Frontier Health: $50,000 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee: $50,000 For a complete list of donations, visit United Way's website. In September, News Channel 11 hosted a telethon that raised more than $400K for United Way of East Tennessee Highlands' Disaster Relief Fund. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Northeast TN non-profits secure $1.1 million for long-term recovery groups
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A partnership between three non-profits has resulted in more than $1 million going toward long-term disaster recovery groups (LTRGs) in Northeast Tennessee following the impacts of Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands announced it worked with the First Tennessee Development District and the East Tennessee Foundation. THP: Sullivan East student dead, charges pending after head-on crash in Sullivan Co. The East Tennessee Foundation's latest grant of $858,980 will support LTRGs in Carter, Cocke, Johnson and Unicoi counties. The foundation previously awarded grants to Washington and Johnson counties, bringing the total amount for East Tennessee LTRGs to $1,134,085. According to a news release from the United Way, the funding will 'ensure that disaster recovery efforts remain strong and effective in helping impacted communities rebuild and regain stability.' Throughout the process, the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands spearheaded the grant application process and worked with LTRGs to budget for the needs of communities. The First Tennessee Development District managed fiscal oversight for most of the funding . The United Way reports the East Tennessee Foundation is still receiving donations and awarding grants to areas most impacted by Helene. 'United Way of East Tennessee Highlands extends deep appreciation to the East Tennessee Foundation and First Tennessee Development District for their unwavering support of long-term disaster recovery in our region. Their commitment to strengthening communities, empowering recovery groups, and fostering regional collaboration is invaluable in rebuilding stronger, more resilient counties.' Leslie Dalton, United Way of East Tennessee Highlands President & CEO Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
