QPR Training
2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
This Training will be facilitated by Scott Payne, Manager of Outreach and Support for Contact Care Line. Contact Care line runs the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for our area.
QPR (Question Persuade Refer) is a suicide intervention model in which participants learn warning signs of suicide crisis and how to respond using listening skills and knowledge of community resources. The training begins with a short discussion of suicide risks and a description of what is occurring when someone experiences suicide crisis. Goals of this training are to deepen our understanding of suicide crisis, and to develop skills to offer support with confidence.
Register here

United Way Dine Out Day @ Bluetick Tavern
2025-10-11 | Bluetick Tavern, 128 W. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37801, United States

Boundaries Without Guilt
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
You love what you do. You care about the people you serve. But you’re feeling overwhelmed and are struggling with work-life balance. Caregiver Coach and Self-Care Advocate Jenn Borovy supports nonprofit staff and volunteers continue doing what they love in an emotionally healthy way. You’ll learn how to set and protect healthy limits in service-based work.
Lunch provided.
Cost: In person $10 Virtual: Free

Affordable Housing Initiative Meeting
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
Affordable Housing Meetings are open to everyone. These meetings address issues affecting housing and housing access here in Blount County.
RSVP by emailing Sarah at sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org
Have any actionable ideas to address the housing crisis in Blount County? Please fill out this form before the meeting: Affordable Housing Initiative

UWBC Takeover Day at Smoky Mountain Meals on Wheels
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Blount County Community Action Agency, 3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
This is your chance to volunteer with a longtime United Way of Blount County Community Partner – Blount County Community Action Agency! Provide hands-on support and learn about how UWBC supports the nonprofits serving the most vulnerable in Blount County.

Smoky Mountain Meals on Wheels is a program of the Blount County Community Action Agency. Serving the 560+ square miles of the county, this program prepares nutritious, homemade meals to the homebound and food insecure senior population. Clients of this program can also receive food for their beloved pets through Ani-Meals on Wheels.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Address: 3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803
Email for questions: uwbc@unitedwayblount.org

Last day to register: October 15, 2025

United Way Dine Out Day @ The Soup Kitchen
2025-10-22 | The Soup Kitchen, 245 S Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States

November Helpline Meeting
2025-11-06 08:30 - 09:30 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
Join organizations serving Blount County to network and learn about available services. Meeting is held in person at the United Way of Blount County Office.

United Way Dine Out Day @ Crustic
2025-11-07 | Crustic, 1528 E. Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN, 37804, United States
Cross some to-do items off your list and order dessert or bread from Crustic Bakery for Thanksgiving. The pre-order sale runs November 5-19, but we hope you’ll place an order on Friday, November 7th, because all orders that day benefit United Way. All items will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, November 26th, just in time for Thanksgiving.

Crustic Bakery Order Link

Unapologetic Leadership: Dismantling Imposter Syndrome in Service of Your Mission
2025-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
Even the most capable leaders can question their worth—especially in mission-driven work where the stakes feel deeply personal. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the roots of imposter syndrome and the irrational beliefs that can hold us back. Through guided reflection, evidence-based tools, and shared stories, participants will learn how to reframe self-doubt, own their impact, and lead unapologetically in service of their mission. Whether you’re new to leadership or a seasoned executive, Stephanie Jones’s workshop offers a liberating space to shed limiting narratives and embrace confident, values-based leadership.
Lunch provided.
Cost: $10.00 per participant

United Way Dine Out Day @ Aubrey's Restaurant
2025-11-08 | Aubrey’s Restaurant, 909 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN, 37801, United States

Presentation Skills
2025-11-13 09:00 - 17:00 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
As a nonprofit professional, you are tasked with presenting complex topics in very little time. From presenting a grant application to sharing your mission at community outreach events, your speaking engagements are important. Award-winning facilitator Ken Wells will lead a small group through a full-day workshop so you have the tools you need to present with confidence!

Lunch provided.

United Way Dine out Day at Elvira's Cafe
2025-11-15 | Elvira’s Cafe, 4143 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN, 37862, United States
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Elvira’s Cafe on November 15th. A portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit United Way of Blount County

2025 Victory Celebration
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 1st United Methodist Church of Maryville, 804 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
Please join us for United Way of Blount County’s Victory Celebration!

Friday, November 21, 12-1pm
First United Methodist Church’s gym
804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville TN 37803

Presenting sponsor: CBBC Bank
Lunch from Foothills Milling Catering and provided by our Meeting Sponsors

RSVP deadline: Monday, November 17th at noon

You can also contact Emily to register: emantooth@unitedwayblount.org or 865-421-1316

December Helpline Meeting
2025-12-04 08:30 - 09:30 | United Way of Blount County, 1615 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN, 37804
