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Carolina Panthers Season Tickets Raffle
You could win Carolina Panthers season tickets for the 2013-14 season. We’re talking club level seats for two with parking included! $100/raffle ticket. Only 1500 tickets will be sold. Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual campaign. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 14. Check back here for more information to on how to [...]Turning Our Waste Into A Better Community
The old saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s exactly the idea that started a simple yet powerful practice at one local facility of a global manufacturing company. Every so often in businesses, tools become obsolete. Typically these items are sold to scrap yards or sent to our landfills; but sometimes there [...]Give Back During National Volunteer Week – April 21 – 27
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week focuses national attention on the impact and power of volunteerism and service as an integral aspect of our civic leadership. The week draws the support and endorsement of the president and Congress, governors, mayors and [...]AAL Speaker Series – Make an Impact Through Philanthropy
More than 600 people, including students from Guilford and Forsyth counties, attended an educational luncheon and symposium featuring Soledad O’Brien, CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent, and Dr. Johnnetta Cole, Director of the Smithsonian Museum of African Art and former president of Bennett College. The event held on Friday, March 22, was sponsored by the African [...]Women’s Leadership Week of Caring April 21-27
Women’s Leadership invites you to participate in a week of volunteer activities, from 1 hour to a full day, that impact women and families. These volunteer opportunities are open to all who want to make a difference – men and women! To sign up for a volunteer opportunity, click the linked time slot and complete [...]International Women’s Day: Challenge of Child Care
Today, as a part of International Women’s Day, United Way of Greater Greensboro celebrates women. We should be proud our city’s historical role in advancing the status of women. Greensboro was the champion of North Carolina for educating women of all races, long before women and minorities were legally recognized as equal citizens. Read more [...]Improve Literacy, Improve Health
This is a guest post from Andrew Trump, Greensboro Program Coordinator at Reading Connections. United Way of Greater Greensboro investments currently support the Health Literacy program at Reading Connections . For most of the adults in our programs, the need to increase their understanding of health information and make appropriate health decisions is paramount: low health literacy [...]Our Little Readers Celebrate Read Across America Day
“I know that story, it’s some animals, my mommy read it to me last night!” – Raising a Reader Student Literacy is one of the key building blocks to good quality of life. That’s why United Way of Greater Greensboro has brought together a network of early childhood partners to implement Raising a Reader. Raising [...]Women in Philanthropy – May 14
United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership is a group of women united to empower and strengthen families to succeed. United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership members invite you to attend the 3rd annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon, benefiting programs & initiatives supported by United Way of Greater Greensboro. Join us for this luncheon open [...]PRESS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING SITES FOR FACILITATED SELF ASSISTANCE TAX PREPARATION
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANNOUNCING SITES FOR FACILITATED SELF ASSISTANCE TAX PREPARATION. Free Tax Preparation Sites Now Open. Greensboro, NC, January 31, 2013 – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announces the availability of the Facilitated Self-Assistance free tax preparation sites and online service at local non-profits. [...]African American Leadership Speaker Series – March 22
United Way of Greater Greensboro’s African American Leadership group represents African Americans who are leadership givers that invest their time and resources to strengthen the impact of United Way of Greater Greensboro and its community partnerships. African American Leadership is excited to announce the 2nd Annual African American Leadership Speaker Series. This year’s focus will be education and will feature [...]Desperate Times for Our Children and Families in Need of Quality Child Care
This is a guest post by our partners at Guilford Child Development. United Way of Greater Greensboro investments currently support the Regional Child Care Resource & Referral program. Almost half of children under age five in Guilford County who live in a single parent-led household are living below the Federal Poverty Level – 49.7% (2010 [...]National EITC Day – January 25
United Way of Greater Greensboro recognizes today, January 25th, as the 7th National EITC Day, a nationwide effort to increase public awareness about Earned Income Tax Credit.People who work and earn less than $50,270 from wages, self-employment or farming may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC. Celebrate by finding out if [...]PRESS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING NATIONAL EITC DAY AND FACILITATED SELF ASSISTANCE TAX PREPARATION.
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANNOUNCING NATIONAL EITC DAY AND FACILITATED SELF ASSISTANCE TAX PREPARATION. Many People Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit. Greensboro, NC, January 25, 2013 – United Way of Greater Greensboro recognizes today, January 25th, as the 7th National EITC Day, a nationwide effort to increase [...]MyFreeTaxes.com
This tax season, you could save $200! Discover how easy it is to file your taxes for free: Online at MyFreeTaxes.com/greensboro, powered by H&R Block, if you make $57,000 or less. You can also visit any of Greensboro’s Facilitated Self-Assistance locations to access this service: Greensboro Housing Authority (*Residents only / see website at www.gha-nc.org ) [...]January is National Mentoring Month
What is it like to be a mentor? Click the image below to let Mujahid and Ian show you firsthand. Big Brothers Big Sisters Episode 8: Meet Mujahid and Ian Hundreds of youth in Greensboro are looking for a mentor just like you. Make a difference. Take the first step to becoming a mentor. Complete [...]PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT & CEO ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2013 –The United Way of Greater Greensboro announced today that Keith Barsuhn, President & CEO of the organization, has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities. For the past four years, Barsuhn has led the United Way. During [...]2013 Homelessness Point In Time Count – January 30
On January 30th, Partners Ending Homelessness will conduct the annual Point In Time Count for Guilford County. The Point In Time Count provides a snapshot of unduplicated sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness on any given night as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On Wednesday, January 25, [...]PRESS RELEASE: Pearce Elementary Reveals $10,000 Donation to United Way of Greater Greensboro
For Immediate Release: December 14, 2012 Contact: Jennifer Landes, Guilford County Schools (336) 370-8353 Media Desk (336) 574-5730 Greensboro, N.C. – Pearce Elementary set a goal to increase its United Way student and staff campaigns by 10 percent. The school didn’t just meet their goal, but surpassed it, increasing their total donations by 15 percent [...]African American Leadership Professional Development – January 23
United Way of Greater Greensboro’s African American Leadership group presents professional development with a purpose! Join us for a leadership development training facilitated by industry professionals who will provide information about increasing workplace performance. The best part: proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Greensboro. January 23, 2013 8:30 am – 1:00 pm United Way [...]2012 Year End Giving
United Way of Greater Greensboro’s office will be closed on January 1st, 2013 for New Year’s Day. Please note that 2012 donation payments may be mailed to 1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 throughout the end of the year. Check donations postmarked and dated by December 31, 2012 will be honored as 2012 contributions if [...]PRESS RELEASE: UNITED WAY’S NEW INITIATIVE “EARLY IS BEST” ENHANCES CHILDREN’S EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED WAY’S NEW INITIATIVE “EARLY IS BEST” ENHANCES CHILDREN’S EARLY DEVELOPMENT. Greensboro, NC, December 5, 2012 –United Way of Greater Greensboro is introducing its new “Early Is Best” program on Friday, December 14, 8:00 am – 10:00 am in the Virginia Dare Room [...]HoliDAYS of Service – December 8
Looking to give back this holiday season? Join Young Leaders for a day of service! Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 2012 HoliDAYS of Service Projects: Adult Center for Enrichment (ACE) - Some of you may have volunteered here during Spring Into Service. Now we have the opportunity to help them with a [...]PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Adds Three New Team Members
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Greensboro Adds Three New Team Members. Greensboro, NC, November 20, 2012 – United Way of Greater Greensboro announces the addition of three new key staff members to its team. Marci Peace has been hired as the new Vice President [...]PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Hosts Annual Trunk or Treat Event
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United Way of Greater Greensboro Hosts Annual Trunk or Treat Event Calling All Kids! Greensboro, NC – On Sunday, October 28th, the United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Young Leaders will host their annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 2pm-4pm in the United Way [...]Mentoring Matters Community Conversation – Dec. 11
This event is for current providers of youth mentoring programs in the Greater Greensboro area to learn about Mentoring Matters, a community-wide initiative, and discuss how United Way of Greater Greensboro can support their work. December 11th , 8:00 – 9:30 am United Way of Greater Greensboro 1500 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro Due to room [...]Give Kids Good Schools
During election season, it is easy to become disenchanted by the entire political process. If you find yourself changing channels at the first mention of a political candidate, you know exactly what I mean. Who isn’t ready for election season to be over? With all of the media hype around the Presidential and Gubernatorial elections, [...]PRESS RELEASE: UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES HANDBAGS FOR LITERACY, A CELEBRATION OF FASHION AND COMPASSION
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES HANDBAGS FOR LITERACY, A CELEBRATION OF FASHION AND COMPASSION. Greensboro, NC, September 25, 2012 –United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership Committee announces its third annual fall event, “Handbags For Literacy”. The event will be held Thursday, October 18th, with [...]PRESS RELEASE: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBRO PRESENTS PLAN AND ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING TARGETS
Contact: John McLendon Director, Marketing & Communications 336-378-6617 John.McLendon@unitedwaygso.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaders Gather Around “Blueprint for Lasting Change” Greensboro, NC, September 19, 2012 – Today, United Way of Greater Greensboro presented its “Blueprint for Lasting Change” at N.C. A & T University’s Alumni Event Center. United Way presented an overview of objectives and strategicplans for adding new community goals beyond fund raising.Community leaders, United Way agencies and other business partners [...]LIVE UNITED on Election Day
Many issues are important to all of us. Issues like the economy, jobs, a good education for the next generation of American workers and building strong communities. If you care about these or other issues, the best way you can make a difference, is to register to VOTE and turn out on Election Day or during [...]Handbags for Literacy – October 18
Third Annual Handbags for Literacy: A Celebration of Fashion and Compassion WHEN: doors open at 5:30 p.m. Live auction begins at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: “That” Space located in The Empire Room 203 S. Elm Street, Greensboro *Complimentary Parking in adjacent deck Bring your family and friends out for an incredible night of fun, fashion and [...]Congratulations to Mentors
This post was written by Keith Barsuhn, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. Last week, a News & Record story reported on the incredible turnaround of EOG results at Wiley Elementary School. Wiley Elementary School’s success is a testament to the outstanding school leadership of its Principal, Dr. Sheila Gorham, and her teaching [...]Women in Philanthropy – Help Where You Can
This blog post was written by Susan Watson in a series of guest blogs surrounding Women in Philanthropy on May 22nd. Susan works for Northwestern Mutual and has been a UWGG donor for 12 years. Susan is a member of United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership Council, serving as chair in 2010. In the days [...]2012 Summer MeaningFULL Meals Project
There are approximately 45,000 students in the Guilford County School System who qualify for free or reduced price meals. For 180+ days each year, these students consistently know where their breakfast and lunch will come from. What happens when school lets out? Hunger is one of the most severe roadblocks to the learning process. Lack [...]May 9 – Cornhole for a Cause
Young Leaders will be getting together at The Speak Easy Tavern (1706 Battleground Ave., Greensboro) for an afternoon of friendly competition! We have the patio and back bar reserved from 1-4 PM and will be providing free appetizers. Click the link below to register your team in the competition. Young Leaders are professionals under age [...]Women in Philanthropy – Impact & Mentoring
This blog post was written by Ann Zuraw in a series of guest blogs leading up to Women in Philanthropy on May 22nd. Ann is the author of Chicks, Chat and Change and has been a UWGG donor for over a decade. Ann is in her third year as Chair of United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Tocqueville [...]Press Release: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO PRESENTS WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY LUNCHEON
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org Greensboro, NC – United Way of Greater Greensboro presents its second annual Women In Philanthropy Luncheon on Tuesday, May 22, United Way of Greater Greensboro’s second annual Women in Philanthropy luncheon will bring together the community to celebrate the spirit of giving. The luncheon will be [...]Press Release: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org GREENSBORO, NC – United Way of Greater Greensboro held its Annual Meeting on May 9, 2012. During Annual Meeting business, changes in United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Board of Directors were announced. Many new community leaders joined the board and dedicated members announced retirement from [...]Women in Philanthropy: The Impact of Mom
This blog post was written by Susan Watson in a series of guest blogs leading up to Women in Philanthropy on May 22nd. Susan works for Northwestern Mutual and has been a UWGG donor for 12 years. Susan is a member of United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership Council, serving as chair in 2010. [...]Press Release: UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO RECOGNIZES FIVE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to announce the 2012 Volunteers of the Year. The award recipients were honored at the annual Breakfast for Champions Campaign Celebration, which was held on Thursday, April 26th, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The Volunteers of the Year [...]Paint Day Prepares Trail for Opening
“Paint Day” for the Claremont Courts Born Learning Trail will be held Monday, May 7th, from 10 am to 1 pm in the community located off Phillips Avenue. Children enrolled in the Thriving at Three program, along with their parents, service providers, and staff and volunteers from Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) and United Way [...]Press Release: THRIVING AT THREE “PAINT DAY” TO PREPARE FOR GRAND OPENING OF BORN LEARNING TRAIL
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org Greensboro, NC – United Way of Greater Greensboro in partnership with Greensboro Housing Authority will participate in the painting of the Born Learning trail. Volunteers are invited to help paint the trail on May 7th in preparation for the grand opening of the trail on [...]Using Your Different for Change
This blog post was written by guest blogger Karen Walrond, photographer, author, and blogger who will be the guest speaker at Women in Philanthropy 2012 on May 22nd. Like Karen’s blog? See her in person! Click here to purchase your ticket. Have you ever played that game where you draw up a guest list for [...]Capturing LIVE UNITED
This blog was written by Anna Hoy, Marketing & Communications Specialist for United Way of Greater Greensboro. Photography is an art that I now realize I’ve always loved. On Thursday, I had the pleasure of taking photos at our annual campaign celebration. What I love most about my job when I’m wearing my “photographer hat” [...]2011-12 Breakfast for Champions
United Way of Greater Greensboro held its “Breakfast for Champions” campaign celebration at the Greensboro Coliseum’s Terrace Banquet Room on Thursday, April 26th. Dr. Linda Brady, United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 2011 Campaign Chair, announced that United Way of Greater Greensboro has raised more than $10.6 million for the community. United Way of Greater Greensboro [...]Press Release: ‘PAINT DAY’ WILL PREPARE BORN LEARNING TRAIL FOR GRAND OPENING
Contact: Mary Beth Myers Greensboro Housing Authority Special Projects Manager 336-303-3174 mbmyers@gha-nc.org Greensboro, NC – “Paint Day” for the Claremont Courts Born Learning Trail will be held Monday, May 7th, from 10 am to 1 pm in the community located off Phillips Avenue. Children enrolled in the Thriving at Three program, along with their parents, [...]Press Release: United Way Celebrates Increased Support of Donors and Volunteers
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org Greensboro, NC- United Way of Greater Greensboro held its “Breakfast for Champions” campaign celebration at the Greensboro Coliseum’s Terrace Banquet Room this morning. Dr. Linda Brady, United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 2011 Campaign Chair, announced that United Way of Greater Greensboro has raised more than [...]Child & Family Advocacy Day
On Thursday, May 17th, United Way of North Carolina and Action for Children are joining forces in Raleigh for a day of advocacy on behalf of important issues facing North Carolinians. There are three key issues that we will be advocating for on that day: Enhancing NC 2-1-1’s state-wide coverage in order to create a [...]Media Alert: UNITED WAY CELEBRATES THE COMMUNITY AT BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS, THURSDAY APRIL 26TH
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org WHAT: United Way of Greater Greensboro will hold its Annual Breakfast for Champions Campaign Celebration to recognize and thank volunteers. United Way will recognize the outstanding commitment, participation, volunteer engagement, and successful leadership of organizations and individuals that made a difference in their community in [...]Press Release: SPRINGING INTO SERVICE AT HOSPICE & PALLATIVE CARE OF GREENSBORO
Contact: Lauren Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org GREENSBORO, NC – On Saturday, April 14th, Fifteen United Way Young Leaders spent their morning volunteering at Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro. Sally Cobb, Horticultural Therapist at Hospice, directed each of the volunteers throughout the morning. Sally began the day by leading the volunteers [...]Week of the Young Child
The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association, with nearly 80,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state, and regional Affiliates. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention [...]The Great American Clean-Up
Be prepared to go all hands-in at this year’s “Great American Clean-up”. The City of Greensboro will come together to make our local community cleaner, greener, safer and more livable! Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization, creates the power of local change through volunteers. Communities are cleaned, improved and [...]Press Release: United Way Women’s Leadership Hosts ‘Tea for Teens’
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org Greensboro, NC – United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership seeks to foster mentoring relationships with teenage mothers through the Teen Parenting Program administered by Family Services of the Piedmont. By meeting with the young ladies over afternoon ‘Tea’, Volunteers from the Women’s Leadership group [...]My Grandma, My “She-roe”
The following was written by United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Communication Associate, Amy Hager. She tells all about her “she-roe” and the impact she has had on her life- reminding us that we all have the power to make a difference. There are many attributes that make you look up to someone; bravery, honesty, perseverance, [...]Growing Successful Kids: Products Of Our Village
I once heard a famous orator say, “If a successful person tells you that they got to where they are all by themselves, then they were either delusional or weren’t as smart as they believed themselves to be.” It took a few minutes for me to digest his message and only one minute to decide that [...]Breakfast for Champions – April 26
There’s no better way to start your day! Join us as we say thank you to Greensboro. Mark your calendar to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 2011-2012 Campaign Celebration: Breakfast for Champions Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:30-9:30 AM The Terrace at The Greensboro Coliseum 1921 West Lee [...]Walk. Run. Roll. Live United. – March 31
Are you a walker? Runner? Stroller or Roller? Join our LIVE UNITED team this year at the 2012 Human Race! The Human Race is a 5K charity walk and run that allows participants to raise money for their favorite non-profit (agency, church, school PTA, etc.). Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Location: The Greensboro Coliseum Complex, [...]Press Release: United Way Young Leaders Call for “All Hands on Deck” in this Year’s Human Race
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org United Way Young Leaders are coordinating a 2012 “Pirate” team theme for the Human Race to raise money for United Way of Greater Greensboro. The Human Race is an annual fundraiser that provides critical funding for numerous non profit organizations. Many agency programs depend on [...]Press Release: New Year Brings $1 Million Dollar Donation
Contact: Lauren D. Gordon Director, Marketing & Communications (336) 378-6617 Lauren.Gordon@unitedwaygso.org (GREENSBORO, NC) United Way of Greater Greensboro starts this year with an exciting donation. Lorillard, Inc. announced their total employee and corporate giving to United Way of Greater Greensboro. Lorillard raised one million dollars in employee and corporate contributions, becoming the first United Way of [...]Young Leaders Giving Liters Blood Drive
Throughout the month of February, you have the opportunity to give the “gift of life”. A blood donation truly is a “gift of life” that a healthy individual can give to others in their community who are sick or injured. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. About 38 percent of the [...]
