United Way of Bartow County partners with local nonprofit agencies through a variety of supportive efforts, including our Community Impact Grants, mini grants, and by connecting volunteers and resources to meet the specific needs of each organization.
Community Impact Grants are one-time grants awarded to qualifying agencies that are actively making a difference within one of our focus areas. By providing funding, support, and connections, United Way helps strengthen our partners’ capacity to serve and uplift the Bartow County community. Below you will find the recipients of our 2025 Community Impact Grants with links to their websites.
Community Impact Grants are one-time grants awarded to qualifying agencies that are actively making a difference within one of our focus areas. By providing funding, support, and connections, United Way helps strengthen our partners’ capacity to serve and uplift the Bartow County community. Below you will find the recipients of our 2025 Community Impact Grants with links to their websites.
Advocates for Children
Advocates for Children is a trusted organization made up of skilled professionals and compassionate volunteers dedicated to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children, youth, and families. Through comprehensive advocacy and a wide range of supportive services, Advocates for Children helps create stronger, healthier communities throughout Northwest Georgia.
In 2025, as part of United Way of Bartow County’s commitment to fostering a healthy and resilient community, a Community Impact Grant was awarded to support two vital programs under the Advocates for Children umbrella: the Children’s Advocacy Center and the Flowering Branch Children’s Shelter. This investment reflects a shared mission to provide healing, protection, and opportunity for some of the youngest and most vulnerable residents of our county.
In 2025, as part of United Way of Bartow County’s commitment to fostering a healthy and resilient community, a Community Impact Grant was awarded to support two vital programs under the Advocates for Children umbrella: the Children’s Advocacy Center and the Flowering Branch Children’s Shelter. This investment reflects a shared mission to provide healing, protection, and opportunity for some of the youngest and most vulnerable residents of our county.
Allatoona Resource Center
The Allatoona Resource Center (ARC) partners with the South Bartow community to deliver essential direct services to residents across Bartow County. Beyond meeting immediate needs, ARC acts as a vital hub for information and referrals, connecting individuals and families with a wide range of programs and support offered by partner agencies.
In 2025, ARC received a Community Impact Grant through the United Way of Bartow County’s Financial Stability initiative. This funding helps ARC continue their mission of supporting the basic needs of Bartow County residents and fostering long-term stability for those they serve.
In 2025, ARC received a Community Impact Grant through the United Way of Bartow County’s Financial Stability initiative. This funding helps ARC continue their mission of supporting the basic needs of Bartow County residents and fostering long-term stability for those they serve.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering during emergencies by harnessing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Their mission is to bring hope, relief, and support when it's needed most.
In 2025, the United Way of Bartow County awarded the American Red Cross a Community Impact Grant to strengthen our shared commitment to building Community Resiliency—a key priority area. This partnership enhances the American Red Cross' ability to respond quickly and effectively to disasters impacting families and neighborhoods throughout Bartow County. |
Reading to Go Places
Reading to Go Places (The BookMobile) unites partners from across the community to support early literacy initiatives that improve reading outcomes for children ages 0 to 8. Through these collaborations, they aim to create lasting impact where it matters most: in the early years of learning.
In 2025, United Way of Bartow County awarded a Community Impact Grant to The Bookmobile in recognition of their vital contribution to early literacy. This support falls under United Way’s Youth Opportunity priority area, helping ensure more children in our community have the tools they need to succeed. |
Bartow 4-H
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4-H is a dynamic club where youth and adults come together to learn, grow, and serve as catalysts for positive change. As a proud partner in public education, Georgia 4-H empowers Bartow County students through mentorship, agricultural education, and community service—equipping them with leadership skills that prepare them for lifelong success.
United Way of Bartow County is honored to support the impactful work of 4-H through our Youth Opportunity focus area. In 2025, we awarded a Community Impact Grant to help further their mission and ensure that local youth continue to have opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference in their communities. |
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Tranquility House Domestic Violence Center
Since 1985, Tranquility House Domestic Violence Center in Cartersville has been a trusted leader in supporting and educating victims of abuse, their families, and the broader community. With a dedicated staff and a committed Board of Directors, Tranquility House offers specialized services that provide safety, support, and hope to those impacted by domestic violence.
In 2025, through the support of the United Way Community Impact Grant, we proudly partnered with Tranquility House to help advance their mission. Their services include a secure emergency shelter for women and children, a 24-hour crisis hotline, and vital outreach efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence throughout the community.
In 2025, through the support of the United Way Community Impact Grant, we proudly partnered with Tranquility House to help advance their mission. Their services include a secure emergency shelter for women and children, a 24-hour crisis hotline, and vital outreach efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence throughout the community.
Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter
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Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter is dedicated to providing temporary shelter and compassionate support to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. With a caring and committed staff, the shelter helps guests set and achieve personal goals—offering physical, emotional, and spiritual guidance to aid their journey toward stability and independence.
United Way of Bartow County is proud to support Good Neighbor Shelter through our Financial Stability focus area. With the help of a Community Impact Grant, we are working together to further their mission and create brighter, more hopeful futures for unhoused individuals and families across the Bartow community. |
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Hickory Log Personal Care Home
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North Bartow Community Services
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Everyone deserves a place to call home—but for some, especially men with intellectual disabilities, finding a safe and supportive environment can be challenging. That’s why Hickory Log Personal Care Home exists: to offer a caring, stable home where residents can live with dignity, comfort, and purpose.
Located in Bartow County, Hickory Log is a personal care home that provides its residents with job training, vocational skills, meals, shelter, medical care, and financial guidance. United Way of Bartow County is proud to partner with Hickory Log, providing a 2025 Community Impact Grant through our Healthy Community initiative to support recreational opportunities and overall well-being for the gentlemen who call Hickory Log home. |
North Bartow Community Services has been a vital source of support for individuals and families in need since October 1984. As a non-profit organization, they are committed to extending a helping hand to residents throughout the northern region of Bartow County, including the communities of Adairsville, Kingston, White, Rydal, Pine Log, and Fairmount.
United Way of Bartow County is proud to partner with North Bartow Community Services through our Financial Stability focus area. With the support of our 2025 Community Impact Grant, we’ve helped ensure that essential needs—such as food, clothing, and utility assistance—are available to those who need it most, thanks to the dedicated efforts of this impactful organization. |
Salvation Army of Cartersville
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The Salvation Army, an international movement with a strong local presence, does incredible work right here in Bartow County. By offering spiritual encouragement alongside essential services like food, shelter, and utility assistance, they provide critical support to individuals and families facing hardship—serving as a true lifeline in times of need.
United Way of Bartow County is proud to partner with The Salvation Army through our Financial Stability focus area. With the help of our 2025 Community Impact Grant, we are grateful for the opportunity to support their mission and expand the reach of their compassionate services to even more neighbors in need throughout our community. |
Tonsmeire Clinic
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The Tonsmeire Clinic provides essential dental care to low-income families in Bartow County, offering services such as simple extractions and fillings to those who need it most. The clinic plays a vital role in helping people restore their health, confidence, and ability to re-enter the workforce and community. They also distribute basic dental hygiene supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss to support ongoing care.
United Way of Bartow County is proud to support the Tonsmeire Clinic through our Healthy Community focus area. Our 2025 Community Impact Grant has helped bring much-needed dental services to those striving for a healthier future—ensuring that a brighter smile is just the beginning of a brighter tomorrow. |
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Do you want to learn about how to become a United Way of Bartow County partner agency? Visit our 2026 Community Impact Grant Page.
