United Way of the Ocoee Region

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

La Dolce Vita comes to Cleveland! 🍋

More than 315 guests gathered for an unforgettable evening of hope, celebration and generosity as we were transported to the refreshing beauty of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

And together, our community made an incredible impact.

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Women United Gala officially raised a record-breaking $309,000+ to help change lives across the Ocoee Region!

From the beautiful tables and Italian-inspired cuisine to the music, laughter and unforgettable moments, it was a night that truly captured the spirit of La Dolce Vita - the sweet life made even sweeter by giving back.

United Way is only as strong as the community behind it, and we are incredibly fortunate to call this community ours.

Grazie mille to our table sponsors, donors, volunteers, partners, the United Way team, and everyone who helped make this year’s Women United Gala a night to remember. 💙

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

"Same problems, different zip codes."

That was the title of the morning plenary at ThinkTennessee's Policy Forum in Nashville, and it may have been the truest sentence spoken all day. From Carter County to Madison County, from Montgomery to Williamson, county mayors described the same pressures United Ways see every day in the lives of the families we serve: growth that outpaces housing, jobs waiting on workers, and workers waiting on child care.

Leaders from seven United Ways were in the room together: United Way of Greater Nashville, United Way of the Mid-South, United Way of Greater Chattanooga, United Way of East TN Highlands, United Way of South Central Tennessee, United Way of the Ocoee Region, and United Way of West Tennessee. We came from Memphis to the mountains, and we listened to conversations that go straight to the heart of what keeps a Tennessee family steady: funding the pipeline from child care to career, meeting the housing need, keeping power affordable as demand grows, and building the roads that carry people to work.

At lunch, we were reminded of the longer story: Tennessee's place in our nation's civic life as America turns 250. And the day closed with former Congressmen Jim Cooper and Zach Wamp modeling something every community could use more of: finding common ground.

Thank you to ThinkTennessee for convening leaders across county lines and party lines. The problems may be the same in every zip code, but so is the resolve to solve them.

09/10/2026

📅 Fall is filling up at United Way of the Ocoee Region!

We’ve got a great lineup of ways to engage, have fun and give back - and we’d love to see you there!

🛍️ September 22 — Statemint Cleveland Fall Charity Presale
Purchase your Presale ticket to get first dibs at Cleveland's largest consignment sale - all ticket proceeds benefit United Way ➡️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/statemintcleveland/2319359

🍔 September 24 — YPC Kick-Off: Headed to Headrick’s
Already a member or interested in joining the Ocoee Region's premier young professionals group? RSVP for our FREE 2026-27 Kick-Off at Headrick's Gourmet Burger Bar ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ypc-kick-off-headed-to-headricks-tickets-1998385306246

🦋 September 25 — Dolly Parton Day Downtown
Join us, Bradley County Imagination Library and Mainstreet Cleveland for a "9 to 5" celebration of Dolly on First Street Square.

📚 September 28 — Dolly’s Literacy Day
Join Bradley County Imagination Library at the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library for storytime, crafts and snacks.

🏠 October 3 — Whirlpool Corporation Appliance Sale
Our largest fundraiser of the year - shop more than 700 brand new, name brand appliances at deep discounts with all proceeds benefiting UWOR - open to the public at 9 a.m. while supplies last.

Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a way to get involved, a chance to support local families, or just some great deals - there’s something for everyone!

We’ll see you around the Ocoee Region! ❤️💙💛

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09/10/2026

🦋 Two dates. Two ways to celebrate. United Way and Bradley County Imagination Library are keeping the Dolly love going all weekend long!

First, join us Friday, September 25 from 9 to 5 at First Street Square for Dolly Parton Day Downtown in partnership with Mainstreet Cleveland - featuring music, Dolly tributes, a special book reading, and more! 🎶

Then, keep the celebration going on Monday, September 28 at 9 a.m. with Dolly’s Literacy Day at the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library. 📖

Families are invited to enjoy storytime, crafts, snacks and plenty of Dolly-inspired fun while celebrating Dolly’s incredible legacy of putting books into the hands of children.

📍 Friday, 9/25 — Dolly Parton Day Downtown
First Street Square | Downtown Cleveland | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

📍 Monday, 9/28 — Dolly’s Literacy Day
Cleveland Bradley County Public Library | 9 a.m.

Both events are a celebration of Dolly, reading and the incredible impact of Imagination Library - and both are FREE and fun for the whole family!

09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day from United Way! 🛠️💙

We’re pressing pause on Monday, September 7 to celebrate the incredible workers who keep our communities thriving. We hope you enjoy the long weekend!