Join us on May 11, 2023, at ETSU's Martin Center (Black Box Theatre) for our 2023 Problem Solving Pitches event, where nine local nonprofit organizations will present live pitches aimed at solving our communities most pressing needs. Three of the six pitching organizations will be awarded a $10,000 grant from our Social Innovation Fund, while three additional grants focused on education will be given out to support our Tennessee Afterschool Network (TAN) organizations.

The Social Innovation Fund was established by United Way of East TN Highlands in 2020 to support new programs that address social needs and fill gaps in our community related to health, education, or financial stability.

Event Details:

          5:30 – 6:00 Gathering with Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres and Cash Bar*

          6:00 – 7:30 Problem-Solving Pitch Event

          7:30 – 8:00+ Celebration with Dessert and Cash Bar* 

                                   (*Tea, Water, Beer, Wine)

Visit our website to apply to pitch or learn more info! (click here)

Previous grant winners include:

(2022) A Step Ahead Foundation Tri-Cities - Mobile Health Unit
(2022) Huschka House Inc.
(2022) [email protected] of Johnson City

(2021) NETN/SWVA DEI Alliance
(2021) Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians
(2021) Johnson County Senior Center - MyRide