It is no secret that community needs this year and next are likely to be as great, or greater, than they were in 2008. To help meet these needs, the United Way of Greater Greensboro has created incentives to motivate and encourage all of us to give. Did you know that an individual donor who pledges $120 or more in undesignated funds or designated to one of United Way’s 31 partner agencies is eligible for the Caring Card? This card provides the donor with year-round discounts at more than 30 area retail and service establishments. The Caring Card offers a service to the donor, but more importantly it makes a lasting impact in the community.
For example, $120 will buy four weeks of reading tutorials for children reading below grade level through Communities in Schools; emergency shelter for six individuals or families at the Salvation Army Center of Hope; 23 nutritious Mobile Meals to homebound seniors through Senior Resources; Girl Scout camp for 12 financially disadvantaged girls; or two room nights in a shelter for persons in recovery and HIV prevention through Piedmont Health Services.
Supporting United Way also means work towards ending chronic homelessness continues through the Partners Ending Homelessness collaboration and in partnership with the United Way of Greater High Point. Additionally, more disadvantaged children ages 0-3 will be helped through United Way’s Thriving at Three initiative.
It is privilege to help others who can’t help themselves. When we extend a hand in Guilford County, it is not a hand out but a hand up to a better life that benefits us all. You can make a secure, online contribution here.
