Aiming to set measurable, community-wide goals and develop strategies based on existing data and direct input from those experiencing poverty, ensuring the entire community works together toward sustainable solutions.

Make your impact where it matters most to you!

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Community Aspirations A better hall for all

We envision a community without poverty where everyone is focused on creating Pathways Out Of Poverty through our everyday actions and the below ideals are embedded in our community culture.

The Community We Want to Be:

  • Everyone has access to a safe, decent, affordable place to live

  • Everyone has opportunities to earn a living wage

  • No one is hungry

  • Everyone has accessible and adequate medical care

  • Mental health needs are recognized and have priority for treatment

  • Drug and alcohol abuse are recognized and treated

  • All children have access to superior educational opportunities from birth through graduation and post-secondary education

  • Prisons are committed to rehabilitation

  • No one experiences discrimination of any kind - racial, cultural, religious or sexual

  • Children are a priority and foster care is provided locally

  • Volunteerism is a way of life for all

  • Affordable, adequate public transportation is available to all

  • Everyone has a voice and is involved in making community decisions

  • Negative and illegal activities are actively identified and prosecuted - be they drug dealers, slum landlords, high interest manipulators, sex offenders, or others who take advantage of the poor and vulnerable

  • A community recognized for its comprehensive media support toward breaking the cycle of poverty - Safe, educational and affordable after school programs are accessible to all children

  • A community known for its hospitality, welcoming strangers of all economic standings, cultures and backgrounds into its midst

Get Involved

in breaking the cycle of poverty in Hall County by understanding the challenges faced by our most vulnerable citizens through collaboration with local churches, public, private, and non-profit sectors to address the root causes of poverty in a holistic way

To become a One Hall member, simply attend one of our upcoming meetings

Click each category for meeting schedule.

If you have any questions, reach out to Teigha Snowden at tsnowden@unitedwayhallcounty.org.

  • 1st Thursday of each month
    at 9:00 a.m.


    Join us via Zoom

  • 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:30AM
    At Brenau Renaissance

    106 Spring Street SW, Gainesville

    or via Zoom

  • 3rd Wednesday of every other month at 2:00PM

    The MAAC at Midtown Village
    854 Davis Street, Building B
    Gainesville

    September 18

    November 20

One Hall meetings are an open, public forum for anyone wanting to join our community-driven conversations.

Our leadership

  • CHRISTY MOORE

    One Hall Chair

  • Dr. Merrianne Dyer

    Education

  • Karen Borders

    Education

  • Dr. Monica Newton

    Health

  • Adam Raulerson

    Health

  • Maria Calkins

    Financial Stability

  • Duane Schlereth

    Financial Stability

  • Philippa Lewis Moss

    Advocates for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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