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United Way of Greater Chattanooga celebrates local nonprofits

Several local nonprofits gathered together for United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s 2023 Celebrate Awards — and we have the winners.

May 10, 2023 • 
Haley Bartlett
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The 2023 Celebrate Awards honored nonprofits in five categories.

Photo provided by United Way of Greater Chattanooga

United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted its annual Celebrate Awards, honoring local nonprofits and the work they do for the community in five categories.

Out of several finalists, here are the 2023 winners.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. Stay tuned for a future newsletter spotlighting each winner + an inside look at the work they do.

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