Jackson serves as model for integrating service into workplace culture  When it comes to workplace wellness, there’s been decades of research on what cultivates a prosperous work environment. Stress management training, apps, professional coaching — all options presented to employees to improve their work/life experience. But surprisingly, according to research by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research ..read more

When a disaster strikes, agencies are only able to respond as quickly as their first available resources. Thankfully for Hands On Nashville, Nissan North America has served as a faithful partner for more than 24 years. This winter proved no different when their hands were the first raised to help after 11 tornadoes decimated our ..read more

Congratulations to these three finalists in the Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award category of the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards! Join us May 9 to see which finalist is chosen as the recipient, and will receive $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! Steve Norris4:13 Strong Steve Norris is the founder ..read more

Congratulations to these three finalists in the Adult Volunteer Award category of the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards! Join us May 9 to see which finalist is chosen as the recipient, and will receive $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! Jason PazirandehInspiritus Nashville; American Red Cross As a 26-year-old moving to ..read more

Congratulations to these three finalists in the Social Justice Impact Award category of the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards! Join us May 9 to see which finalist is chosen as the recipient, and will receive $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! Larry Powell4:13 Strong Following his time in prison, Larry Powell ..read more

Congratulations to these three finalists in the Disaster Response Award category of the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards! Join us May 9 to see which finalist is chosen as the recipient, and will receive $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice! Johnny RodmanLight in The Storm Disaster Relief Through his faith-based nonprofit ..read more

We’re so excited to announce the nominees for the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards! 2023 was a year full of incredible acts of service and heartfelt responses to support our communities. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who were nominated and to those who took the time to nominate! Read on for a ..read more

Spend a few hours of your Valentine’s Day — or week — serving our nonprofit partners! These are the perfect opportunities to volunteer as a couple, spend time as a family, or just get together with friends or coworkers to do some good in the community. Don’t forget, we love to see our volunteers in ..read more

Hands On Nashville To Honor Late Charles Strobel With Brand New Award Category  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2024) – Hands On Nashville, a program of United Way of Greater Nashville, is excited to invite the community to nominate outstanding volunteers for the 38th Annual Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards (Strobel Volunteer Awards) sponsored by Jackson ..read more

As we begin the new year, Hands On Nashville is restarting debris clearing and other disaster response volunteer efforts. We are assessing damage reports, and prioritizing the specialized work of clearing large, dangerous trees. Our team is working closely with skilled laborers to safely remove limbs and other hazardous materials. Hands On Nashville continues to ..read more