United Way

United Way of Greater Atlanta is on a mission to help more children and families across Greater Atlanta, including Gwinnett County, reach their full potential—whether teaching them to read, prepping them for higher education, helping them build wealth, or creating opportunities for a better future.

In support of continuing the legacy of giving through United Way and ensuring fundraising has a positive impact on local schools, United Way will provide 50% of dollars raised through student and special events back to the school to use however needed to the schools participating and getting their information in by December 8, 2023.  This can help with school supplies and incidentals. Over $100,000 was raised during the last campaign for student and special events, and the participating schools got back more than $50,000.

2023-24 GCPS Campaign: October – November 2023

• Reminders in EdBriefs in October and November
• Resource table at one (1) Leadership Development meeting, no agenda time.
• Resources and giving options highlighted on Team GCPS Pages   

Action: As a member of Team GCPS, you have the chance to unite for more and support United Way's Child Well-Being Mission. At GCPS, we want to make a lasting impact in our community, and together, we have the opportunity to empower meaningful change. For those new to Team GCPS, the United Way campaign is a chance to learn more about the challenges people are facing in our community and make an active difference in their lives. This year's United Way Campaign will be held from October 1 – November 30.

Action: The School Campaign Coordinator training session is being held virtually in September; details to come. The session will be recorded for those not able to attend. If you are the United Way coordinator/sponsor at your school, department, or division, please let us know.

Participate in GCPS’s United Way Campaign

• Be a Leadership Giver, giving $500-$1000/year
  •  Give $42/month (under 40 years old), Give $84/Month (Over 40 years old)
• Give from your heart an amount you choose (recurring and one-time payments accepted), and support local school and district special event fundraisers.
• Give Us Five – give at least $5 per month or $60/year
• Give to the UW Child Well-Being Mission Fund or choose a designated recipient.
• Volunteer – engage to provide needed resources to children, seniors, veterans and others​. (Via United Way)
• Be an Ambassador in the movement to improve the well-being of children, families and communities.​ (Via United Way)

Give through a payroll deduction! 

Give through a payroll deduction! 

 Step 1. Go to staff portal, under about me, click on United Way Donations. 

Step 2. Click on Change to enter your 2024 donation amount. 

Step 3. Enter amount, select one time or monthly deductions, designate your donation and click submit - that's it!