Who We Are & What we do

Serving
the Community Since 1978

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

When we work together to prioritize mental health and overall wellness, our community is better and more resilient.

BASIC NEEDS

All community members experience an improved quality of life because more people’s basic needs are met.

EARLY LEARNING

Helping our youngest citizens get a jump start on their love of learning and being prepared for kindergarten.

YOUTH SUCCESS

Children and youth consistently get a strong start and have a solid foundation for success in school, work, and life.

Join us in responding to our community's most pressing needs. 

Over 60% of our neighbors in Greater Gallatin navigate their lives paycheck-to-paycheck.

 

Greater Gallatin United Way, serves as the driving force for transformative change in our community, mobilizing individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses to join forces in shaping a future where everyone thrives. Through strategic initiatives and steadfast dedication, we pave the way toward a more equitable and vibrant Greater Gallatin.

OUR MISSION

Greater Gallatin United Way’s (GGUW) mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities.

We accomplish this mission by identifying the greatest needs, from education and families to emerging causes, and collaborate with our network of partners to provide impactful solutions and programs.

 

Empowering individuals and amplifying their voices is crucial for fostering actionable, transparent, and sustainable change.

Working Families

By weaving a strong community network, mobilizing individuals, and fostering shared strength, Greater Gallatin United Way builds a resilient safety net for working families, empowering working families to not only survive but to thrive in an environment of support, opportunity, and shared strength.

Impact Areas

Greater Gallatin United Way’s holistic approach, centered on four impact areas—Mental Health and Well-being, Early Learning, Youth Success, and Basic Needs—cultivates a thriving community where each person’s potential is nurtured, and our combined strength fuels resilience and vitality.

Mental Health & Well-being

The mental health and well-being of each individual serves as the foundation for a strong community.

Early Learning

Supporting early learning for our youngest citizens is an investment in a brighter future, paving the way for a flourishing, educated community.

Basic Needs

Addressing basic needs, ensures a community where all not only survive but have the opportunity to thrive.

Youth Success

Fostering the success of our youth cultivates a vibrant community, fueled by the passion, innovation, and leadership of the next generation.

OUR VISION

Greater Gallatin United Way envisions local communities where all individuals and families achieve their full potential.

BLUEPRINT FOR IMPACT

We accomplish our mission by leading initiatives, convening diverse partners, and educating our community.

LEAD

Greater Gallatin United Way takes charge by providing visionary leadership, guiding the community towards inclusive opportunities for all.

CONVENE

Through strategic collaboration, Greater Gallatin United Way brings diverse stakeholders together, creating a unified force for community opportunity.

EDUCATE

Greater Gallatin United Way actively educates and informs, empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources necessary to seize opportunities for personal and collective growth.

OUR HISTORY

Greater Gallatin United Way has been serving our community since 1978.

Through community investments and collaborative programs, we can improve lives for everyone.