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From the cover: Eastman employees volunteering during Week of Caring.
When every person has the opportunity to thrive, our entire community is stronger. Every day, United Way of Greater Kingsport brings together people, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers to create opportunities for our neighbors to thrive. By investing in local solutions and mobilizing our community to action, we’re helping build a future where everyone has the chance to succeed. United Way brings people together to meet today’s challenges while investing in tomorrow’s opportunities— because lasting change happens when we work together. NITED IS THE WAY to Youth U Opportunity NITED IS THE WAY to U Financial Security NITED IS THE WAY U to Healthy Community UNITED IS THE WAY to Community Resiliency Will you join us? You can support our work in one of three easy ways: 1) through your workplace giving campaign; 2) make a secure online gift at www.uwaykpt.org/give; or 3) complete the enclosed pledge card and return it to United Way of Greater Kingsport, 301 Louis Street, Suite 201, Kingsport, TN 37660. Thank you for investing in a stronger, more connected community. Josh Mullins Executive Director
Bob Feathers 2026 Campaign Chair
P.S. Learn more about your local impact at www.uwaykpt.org and discover volunteer opportunities at www.volunteer-united.org.
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT United Way of Greater Kingsport mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive.
GOAL $2.5 MILLION
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITY United Way of Greater Kingsport funds 10 programs that support Youth Opportunity— promoting participatory citizenship and creating pathways for every child and youth to reach their full potential. One of these programs is committed to building good character and developing real-world problem-solving skills. Scouting America Sequoyah Council has a strong partnership with Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA), bringing Scouting to children in underserved communities. On the financial front, United Way aids with fees, outings, uniforms, books and program supplies, as well as volunteer training and staff support. The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Beginning in Kindergarten, children can join Scouting America Sequoyah Council and remain in the program until they are 20 years old. UNITED IS THE WAY to Youth Opportunity To learn more about how United Way of Greater Kingsport supports Scouting America Sequoyah Council, scan the QR code.
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HEALTHY COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY United Way of Greater Kingsport funds 15 programs across the areas of Healthy Community and Community Resiliency— helping meet the needs of our neighbors while empowering them to recover, renew, and grow. One of these programs, Meals on Wheels of Kingsport, provides hot, nutritious meals and compassionate support services to seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Kingsport. This program helps neighbors who need a little extra support remain healthy, safe, and independent in their own homes. Through regular meal delivery and friendly check ins, Meals on Wheels of Kingsport reduces hunger, improves nutrition, and combats isolation for individuals who may otherwise struggle to prepare meals on their own. UNITED IS THE WAY to Healthy Community and Community Resiliency To learn more about how United Way of Greater Kingsport supports Meals on Wheels of Kingsport, scan the QR code.
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FINANCIAL SECURITY United Way of Greater Kingsport supports six programs focused on Financial Security— promoting self-sufficiency and creating opportunities for a better quality of life. One such program is Road Safe, fueled by United Way of Greater Kingsport in partnership with the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency (UETHDA). The goal of Road Safe is to remove transportation barriers that prevent people from maintaining employment and pursuing education. Road Safe aims to provide financial assistance for necessary vehicle repairs and reduce repair costs through a partnership with Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) student automotive programs. The program also offers educational guidance and resources on vehicle maintenance and repair provided by Northeast State Community College, along with financial literacy education through UETHDA to encourage proactive financial decision-making. By addressing transportation barriers and strengthening financial skills, Road Safe helps individuals maintain employment, pursue higher education opportunities, and break cycles of financial instability. Through partnerships with businesses such as Hayworth Tire and Auto Service and Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers, Road Safe helps participants access affordable repairs and achieve self-sufficiency. UNITED IS THE WAY to Financial Security To learn more about how United Way supports Road Safe, scan the QR code.
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2026 MEMBER AGENCY PROGRAMS ALLOCATIONS & INITIATIVES UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT INITIATIVES
AveNew – Youth drug education and prevention coalition working to create a healthy and safe community that is free of substance misuse. Kingsport Homeless Coalition – To forge a united front for homelessness among public, private, non-profit, and faith-based agencies to foster collaborative solutions and comprehensive support for lasting community impact. Road Safe – Initiative to empower individuals to maintain employment and educational opportunities by connecting them with affordable vehicle repairs through community partners. United WE READ – Initiative that aims to engage, empower, and equip all children, families, and the Greater Kingsport community with tools and strategies that build a literacy-rich culture, and a pathway to lifelong success. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - An IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations. Volunteer United- A regional initiative led by the United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Bristol, VA, designed to help individuals discover volunteer opportunities and provide agencies and organizations with a way to connect with potential volunteers. www. volunteer-united.org
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Tri-Cities – Community-Based & Site-Based Mentoring Program ($58,097) matches caring, consistent adult volunteers with children in our community who need a friend and mentor. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport – Formula for Impact Program ($130,000) helps young people reach academic success, good character & leadership, and healthy lifestyles through targeted programs, learning activities, and regular attendance. Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Inc. – Leadership Experience Program ($11,000) provides a leadership development program for girls grades K-12 by building skills that lead to future success. Girls Inc. of Kingsport – Core Program ($137,272) provides facility-based programming after-school, after hours, and during the summer for girls ages 4-19 that enhance their educational, occupational and physical development. Holston Children & Youth Services (Frontier Health) – School-Based Prevention Program
($19,852) provides clinical services for atrisk students with academic, social, and/or behavioral problems; helps schools maintain safe, disciplined learning environments; and provides consultation for teachers and collaboration with counselors. Kingsport Child Development Center – Sliding Fee Scale/Income-Based Childcare Program ($112,367) provides quality childcare/preschool services implementing developmentally-appropriate programs meeting the social, emotional, and educational needs of all children served at affordable rates for parents/guardians. Scouting America, Sequoyah Council – Youth Development Program ($13,000) prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. – Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies Program ($18,000) enhances the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and behavioral growth of individuals with special needs and disabilities through equine-assisted therapies. Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. – Equine-Assisted Positive Youth Development Program ($12,400) teaches life skills and personal development of children and youth by providing leadership, and work/collegereadiness skills through equine-assisted learning activities. Sullivan County Imagination Library – Sullivan County Imagination Library Program ($16,000) promotes early childhood reading through monthly mailings of free, ageappropriate books to registered children in our county who are between birth and age five.
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Family Promise of Greater Kingsport – Family Self-Sufficiency Program ($15,980) enhances the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia by providing families with children temporary shelter and assistance so they may become self-sufficient. Literacy Council of Kingsport – Tutoring Program for Adults ($33,796) helps improve the literacy and/or English language skills of adults who struggle to read, write, do math, or use technology above a third-grade level through one-on-one tutoring with trained volunteers. Oasis of Kingsport – Core Program ($14,100) provides education, mentorship, support groups and training to at-risk women in the community through classes and case management. Salvation Army – Social Services Program ($56,400) provides a wide variety of services including rent/mortgage/utility assistance,
clothing assistance, food assistance, referrals, and case management. Salvation Army – Emergency Shelter Program ($28,200) provides lodging, meals, personal hygiene items, clothing, counseling, job placement, and financial planning, to assist individuals/ families in becoming selfsufficient. Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency – Community Service Neighborhood Assistance Program ($22,596) Provides rental and utility assistance, and employment needs for the prevention of homelessness through financial literacy and life coaching.
HEALTHY COMMUNITY Appalachian Miles for Smiles – Appalachian
Miles for Smiles Mobile Dental Unit ($24,000) provides quality dental care and eye examinations at no cost to uninsured residents of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. CASA for Kids, Inc. – Core Program ($45,000) supports and promotes professionally-trained community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children’s best interest within the Juvenile Court and ensure safe and stable placements. Children’s Advocacy Center of Sullivan County – Counseling Program ($38,000) provides trauma-focused treatment to the child victims of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse in a child-friendly environment that focuses on the well-being of the child. Children’s Advocacy Center of Sullivan County – Victim Services Program ($10,000) provides counseling and assistance to the nonoffending parents or caregivers of victims from initial contact and throughout the investigation and intervention process. First Tennessee Human Resource Agency – Personal Support Services Program ($19,100) promotes self-sufficiency and prevents institutional placement by providing cost-effective in-home care for individuals in threat of harm due to abuse or neglect. Friends in Need – Dental Services Program ($58,200) provides affordable dental care to the uninsured and underinsured across Northeast Tennessee. Friends in Need – Medical Services Program ($22,000) provides affordable medical care to the uninsured or underinsured across Northeast Tennessee. Holston Counseling (Frontier Health) – Outpatient Services ($46,900) offers a wide variety of services, including various therapy types, case management, and medication management to those with mental, addiction, or co-occurring conditions.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee – Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Program ($15,000) provides family safety and stability for victims of domestic violence through court orders granting a divorce or order of protection. Link House (Frontier Health) – Core Program ($41,900) provides food, shelter, crisis intervention, diagnostic and evaluation services as well as counseling to adolescent females who are neglected, abused, runaway, unruly, or delinquent. Meals on Wheels of Kingsport – Core Program ($110,000) provides hot, nutritious meals and human contact to isolated, incapacitated senior citizens and, if appropriate, other home-bound, disabled persons to facilitate safe, independent living. Mountain Region Speech & Hearing Center – Speech-Language Scholarship Program ($51,900) provides infants, children, and adults with quality and cost-effective evaluation, treatment, and education for speech, language, and swallowing disorders regardless of their ability to pay. SAFE House (Frontier Health) – Domestic Violence Shelter Program ($58,000) provides a safe, confidential, and temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. 24/7 services may include crisis services, transportation, advocacy, followup, and education. Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. – Horses Empower Heroes Program ($9,500) promotes the recovery, stability, and self-sufficiency of veterans by assisting with the transition from mere survival mode into resiliency and hope through trauma-focused, relationship-rich, equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT).
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee – Disaster Cycle Services ($85,000) serves people affected by disaster and prepares communities for disaster, response, and recovery, to create a more resilient community.
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2026 REGIONAL UNITED WAYS AND COMMUNITY CHESTS OF
TENNESSEE/VIRGINIA ALLOCATIONS
We appreciate your gift to the United Way of Greater Kingsport. Occasionally, donors may also choose to designate a portion of their gift to one of these participating area Community Chests or United Ways. Any donor needing additional information on these funding decisions should contact the organization listed below. COMMUNITY CHEST / UNITED WAY
CONTACT
Phone
$ DESIGNATED IN 2025-26
United Way of Bristol TN-VA Lisa Cofer, Executive Director 423-968-4912
$20,329
United Way of Greene County
Wendy Peay, Executive Director
423-639-9361
$16,175
United Way of Hawkins County
Teresa Buttry, Executive Director
423-272-7379
$56,943
United Way of Southwest Virginia
Megan Parks, Executive Director
276-628-2160
$75,047
United Way of Unicoi County
Robert Stromberg, Financial Director
423-742-5795
$20,144
United Way of East Tennessee Highlands Leslie Dalton, 423-220-1229 President & CEO
$96,666
Baileyton Community Chest
Jessica Brown, Treasurer
423-234-6911
$4,326
Blountville Community Chest
Clay Austin, Board Member
423-482-2808
$22,072
Fall Branch Community Chest
Gary Crawford, President
423-348-7535
$19,104
Gray Community Chest
Tony Barnes, President
423-913-2695
$54,892
Greater Indian Springs Community Chest
Mike Messamore, President
423-276-4715
$29,701
Greater West Carter’s Valley Community Chest
Mekey Wilmoth, Secretary
423-416-2208
$10,657
Mount Carmel Community Chest
Ramona Adams, Vice President
423-357-4215
$7,954
Piney Flats Community Chest
Etta Hyder, Asst Treasurer
423-571-7693
$12,648
Sullivan South Area Community Chest
Ben Wexler, President
423-384-5296
$44,641
Sulphur Springs Community Chest
Bruce Bacon, President
423-753-2409
$14,040
Total
$505,339
A rate of 15% (5.4% administrative, 6.0% fundraising and 3.6% uncollectible), compliant with United Way Worldwide standards, is charged to offset the costs of processing designated dollars.
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United Way of Greater Kingsport 301 Louis Street, Suite 201 Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 Phone: 423.378.3409 uwaykpt.org