News Updates

National Thank Your Mentor Day

By now you may have heard about National Thank Your Mentor Day on January 26th. You might even be thinking about a person in your life that made such a “game changing” impression on you that became a cornerstone to your success. For me it was a former manager, who 27 years ago became my [...]

Women in Philanthropy – May 22

Together United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership and Tocqueville Women’s Leadership groups represent Women in Philanthropy: women united, with one voice, to promote community resources that advance family issues. This year, Women in Philanthropy is excited to announce Karen Walrond, writer and photographer, as the keynote speaker. Please join us for a lunch you will [...]

A Poem for Casino Royale

Casino night is arriving you see, Kress Terrace is where everyone will be. The United Way Young Leaders will all be in place, Greeting the community with a smile on their face. The tables grand opening will be at eight. Giving back to the community is always a great trait. This is “dress to impress” [...]

African American Leadership Speaker Series – March 16

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 Inaugural African American Leadership Speaker Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson, neurosurgeon and [...]

National Mentoring Month

This month we’re proud to be participating in National Mentoring Month, 31 days where we celebrate mentors and recognize the importance of mentors for positive youth development. For us at United Way of Greater Greensboro, this year brings special meaning because of the launch of our African American Male Initiative. As one of the key [...]

Behind the Scenes: Meet Sarah Glover

Meet Sarah Glover, Community Investment Specialist for Helping People Help Themselves at United Way of Greater Greensboro. Sarah is responsible for managing the investment process and community initiatives for everything dealing with hand ups–those things that help people overcome barriers in their lives. When she’s not evaluating programs and keeping up with the latest trends [...]

Casino Royale – February 3

Get your game on at the first annual Young Leaders Casino Royale event! Each ticket comes with a drink and casino chips. Try your luck at the tables: craps, roulette, and black jack! The more you win, the more raffle tickets you will earn towards great prizes. Even if the cards aren’t in your favor, we’ll [...]

Everybody Can Be Great Because Anybody Can Serve

The United Way of Greater Greensboro supports 70 programs within 29 partner agencies throughout the local community in the areas of Caring for Everyone’s Health, Growing Successful Kids, and Helping People Help Themselves. While all of the member agencies are integral to our city, one in particular, continuously inspires me, that agency is Reading Connections. [...]

Thriving at 3 Holiday Celebration

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Thriving at 3 Holiday Celebration a hit! We couldn’t have done it without you. For more information about Thriving at 3, click here. Share on Facebook

ADVOCATE: Speak up for families struggling with hunger and homelessness

Tell Congress to restore Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding in FY12 to $200 million and to release funds immediately! Since 1983, billions of federal dollars have been distributed to local communities through the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) which helps stabilize families by providing emergency food, shelter and utility/rent assistance during times of crisis. [...]

Standing on Her Own Two Feet

Women’s Resource Center’s Transitional Development Program Financial stability and self sufficiency of individuals and families are the foundation for a good quality of life. United Way of Greater Greensboro and its partners are leading the way to help people help themselves. Women’s Resource Center’s Transitional Development Program is one of 26 United Way supported programs [...]

Behind the Scenes of United Way: Meet Jennifer Ruppe

Meet Jennifer Ruppe, MPA, Community Investment Specialist for Caring for Everyone’s Health at United Way of Greater Greensboro. Jennifer is responsible for managing the investment process for all health related programs that receive United Way funding. Yes, that’s right…she’s the one that has the fun part of spending all the money! When she’s not evaluating [...]

A Path to Find Well-Being

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro’s Kids Path Program Good health and wellbeing of individuals and families are the foundation for a good quality of life. United Way of Greater Greensboro and its partners are leading the way to care for everyone’s health. Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro Kids Path Program is one of [...]

YL HoliDAYS of Service

Roll up your sleeves or put your party hat on! It’s time for HoliDAYS of Service with United Way Young Leaders. Holiday Bake & Decorate Who: Young Leader Volunteers & Bhutanese and Vietnamese Refugees What: Share holiday traditions, bake cookies and make holiday decorations When: 11:00 AM – 1:30PM Saturday, Dec. 3rd How: Click here [...]

2011 Year End Giving

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s office will be closed on January 2nd, 2012 for New Year’s Day. Please note that 2011 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, 2011 will be honored as 2011 contributions even [...]

Early Intervention Improves Health, Improves Life

Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association’s Infant Toddler Program Good health and well-being of individuals and families are the foundation for a good quality of life. United Way of Greater Greensboro and its partners are leading the way to care for everyone’s health. Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association’s Infant Toddler Program is one of 21 United Way supported [...]

Preventing Foreclosure, Creating Stability for the Future

Family Service of the Piedmont’s Consumer Credit Counseling Financial stability and self sufficiency of individuals and families are the foundation for a good quality of life. United Way of Greater Greensboro and its partners are leading the way to help people help themselves. Family Service of the Piedmont’s Consumer Credit Counseling (CCCS) is one of [...]

Young Leaders Live United at Trunk or Treat

The average 20 something may dread waking up on a Sunday morning, decorating their car, and passing out candy to excited trick or treaters, but not the Young Leaders. United Way’s 2011 Trunk or Treat was an amazing event created by young people for even younger people. Approximately four hundred children and their families enjoyed [...]

Advocate: Legislative Briefing to be held November 16th

Building a Stronger North Carolina Hear an Overview of the North Carolina State Budget, Economic Forecast, and Issues Affecting Your Community & Add Your Voice to the Discussion This year United Way, the NC Budget & Tax Center and the NC Justice Center are teaming up to share the story of the economy and the [...]

Thriving at 3 Brings Professionals Together

Children who are healthy, physically and emotionally, by age 3 are more likely to be successful in school and in life. That’s why United Way of Greater Greensboro recently hosted 40 early childhood professionals from across the city to discuss children’s oral health during Thriving at 3’s quarterly Lunch-N-Learn. Penn Gruhen, a recent Lunch-N-Learn attendee, [...]

Handbags Against Homelessness Auction Preview

Join United Way of Greater Greensboro Women’s Leadership on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30 to 8:30pm to bid on these great bags (and more)! Let us know on Facebook if you are coming!! Share on Facebook

Join us at United Way Night–November 28

Join us for the cross-town battle of the Blue and Gold! UNCG vs. NC A&T Men’s Basketball Monday, November 28 7:00 PM Tip-Off $5 of every ticket purchased benefits United Way! Purchase your $10 tickets before the game one of the following ways: Call the UNCG Ticket Office at 336-334-3250 Download this ticket form and [...]

Trunk-or-Treat 2011

Looking for something fun to do for Halloween? Join Young Leaders for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 30th from 2-4pm in our parking lot! Get ready to put on your best costume, decorate your car, and join our Young Leaders as they throw a party in our parking lot! Kids (of all ages) are welcome [...]

Donor Spotlight: Lou Nunn

Lou Nunn began her career in the banking industry 34 years ago as a part time teller with First Citizen’s Bank. But she’s not sure if she gave to United Way of Greater Greensboro that year because she started in September and the annual campaign had already started. But every year since then, Lou has [...]

“Let Your Light Shine” Syngenta Campaign Wrap-up

Syngenta’s loyalty to the United Way of Greater Greensboro reminds me of sports fanatic. An enthusiastic fan makes sure everyone knows about the successes of their team, even if the team has a bad season. Similarly, Syngenta employees go above and beyond to spread the importance of giving back to our local community through the [...]

United Way on a Personal Level

When one hears of the United Way they often think of the many things that it does for the community at large. However, it is not until you know someone who has been touched by one of United Way's member agencies that you realize just how important their services are.

Handbags Against Homelessness

Let us know on Facebook if you are coming!! All are welcome! If you want to donate a designer handbag for the auction, please come to our “Drive Thru and Drop Off” on October 5th, between 4-7pm to drop off your handbag @ The United Way Parking Lot (1500 Yanceyville Street) Share on [...]

United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces 2011-2012 Campaign Goal

Even amid an uncertain economy, United Way of Greater Greensboro has approved what it’s calling an “ambitious and bold” financial goal. For its 2011-2012 campaign, board leaders have announced they’re looking to collect more than $11 million in donations this year, which is a five percent increase. “It’s a bold goal, but we believe [...]

e-Spot. Hot off the press.

It speaks for itself….turn up your speakers. (click the picture below to watch) Thank you to David, Lynn and Pete from The Design Group! Download the files here: e-spot (right click on the file, and do “Save as”) Share on Facebook

It’s a New Campaign. It’s a new Caring Club Card!

Becoming a Caring Club® member is simple; donate $120 (that’s only $10 per month) to United Way of Greater Greensboro’s campaign in un-designated funds or funds designated to a United Way of Greater Greensboro member agency to receive a Caring Club® card. Show the card to any of the local retailers and receive discounts on [...]

Health-related Advocacy Opportunity: Older Americans Act

We all know that if we can keep an older person living in their home for longer, we save not only their dignity and independence but also a lot of money – for both the family and the taxpayers. More and more people are needing Mobile Meals, Adult Day Services, and other in-home help. This [...]

Children’s Charities Have Chance To “Wyn” $100,000 At The Wyndham Championship

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is donating $100,000 toward a children-focused charity, during the Wyndham Championship, set for Sedgefield Country Club August 18-21, 2011.

Remembering the Vote

This blog post is from Jacob Rosenberg, student at The Early College at Guilford, Intern at United Way of Greater Greensboro. He reminds us about the importance of expressing our voice and our vote, and current issues surrounding these topics.

Why Volunteer? Why Now?

Because it’s more important than ever. Sure, we all get a warm, fuzzy feeling when we do community service – whether it’s raising money for a fundraiser, painting a house, or playing monopoly with a 3rd grader…. Have you ever stopped to think about how many people depend on those volunteers? In Greensboro and all [...]

Advocate. Now is the time.

United Way of Greater Greensboro's vision is that all children in Greensboro will grow up in healthy, safe, and in nurturing environments.

Turning Outward

“If we turn outward and become more intentional in our choices and judgments in creating change we can have greater impact and increase our relevance and significance in communities”

The Power of One Voice

A stride in women coming together for United Way was the Women in Philanthropy Luncheon on May 24th. This inaugural luncheon had both Women’s Leadership and Tocqueville Women’s Leadership celebrating the accomplishment and power of “one voice.” The premise of women united to promote community resources that advance family issues is a powerful message. Together, [...]

Homeless fundraiser set for baseball park

From N&R Saturday 5/28… GREENSBORO — Partners Ending Homelessness will host the third annual Home Run for Homelessness on Wednesday at NewBridge Bank Park, where the Greensboro Grasshoppers will play the Lakewood BlueClaws. The group created the event three years ago to celebrate the implementation of Guilford County’s 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. [...]

CHS Grant and Wise Guys Program

Children’s Home Society of NC has been awarded a three-year grant of up to $6 million – with a first-year award of $2 million- from Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and the Social Innovation Fund. These investments will be matched by the Duke Endowment and others for a total of up to $12 million in three [...]

U-W-Y-L is a Triple Word Score!

Table runners, photographers, players, registration experts, score keepers: you name it-they did it! The Annual Scrabble Challenge is Reading Connections’ largest fundraising event & the United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Young Leaders were there once again to help make it a success. A big shout-out to Young Leader Melanie Crenshaw and her team for their 2nd [...]

Fast Track to the Future: A Student Success Story

This Article was posted on page 5 of the December issue of the CIS, Inc. national newsletter. Omega, the girl reported on, participated in 3 United Way of Greater Greensboro-supported programs – CIS Success in School, Family Life Council’s Good Beginnings Parenting program (now a division of Children’s Home Society and YWCA’s Teen Parent Mentor [...]

Women in Philanthropy

Women’s Leadership and Tocqueville Women’s Leadership will be hosting an event at the Empire Room on May 24th. The keynote speaker, Dr. Johnetta Cole, will be speaking about early childhood education and the importance of attaining certain competency levels of ages 3 and 4. All women are welcome. Please contact Jennifer Gipp or Tamera Ziglar if you [...]

Syngenta Pays It Forward

Syngenta, a global agribusiness with regional offices in Greensboro, surprised three United Way member agencies — Boy Scouts of America (Old North State Council), Guilford Child Health and Communities In Schools — Nov. 19 with $200 checks. The company’s United Way campaign leaders announced the winning agency projects in its “Pay It Forward” activity at [...]

Cheer for YOUR blue and gold team on 11/29!

It’s United Way Night! UNCG Men’s Basketball vs. NC A&T Men’s Basketball Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Greensboro Coliseum 5:00PM to 6:30PM Indoor tailgate/7:00PM Tip-off Order your tickets! Via phone Call the UNCG ticket office at (336) 334-3250 and request OPTION BLUE or OPTION GOLD tickets to support United Way of Greater Greensboro. Via [...]

UWGG and UWGHP Announce Mid-Campaign Totals

On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, volunteers and supporters from the United Ways of Greater Greensboro and Greater High Point gathered at the Haynes-Inman Education Center in Jamestown to reveal the progress of their respective 2010 fund-raising campaigns to date, and to stress that it is still not too late to give to your community’s United [...]

“Trunk or Treating” a Big Hit with Greensboro Families

The parking lot at United Way of Greensboro was filled with more than just cars this Halloween. Ghosts, dinosaurs and princesses of all ages were invited to join in a variety of spooky activities, including trick or treating from over 20 cars with trunks piled high with candy. The event was hosted by the United [...]

Camp Weaver needs your vote to help build an organic garden!

Cast your vote for Camp Weaver every day through November 29th! The Y of Greensboro’s Camp Weaver has been voted in the top 5 finalists by Bimbo Bakeries USA (Arnold Breads) for a $15,000 grant to build an organic garden. The 5 finalists are posted online at www.getingrained.com. Voting started on October 25th and you [...]

Local United Ways Collaborate To Bring Legislative Briefing To Triad on 11/17

Local United Ways Collaborate To Bring Legislative Briefing To Triad Public is invited to attend presentation by NC Budget & Tax Center and NC Justice Center on State Budget, Economic Forecast, and Issues Affecting Our Community on November 17 On November 17, the United Ways of Greater Greensboro, Greater High Point, and Forsyth County are [...]

Economic Empowerment with Tavis Smiley, 10/30/2010

Register for your free admission to hear Tavis Smiley speak on financial literacy and economic empowerment. Check us out at the event, too! Check out Tavis Smiley online. Still haven’t registered? Register here! Share on Facebook

Adult Center for Enrichment’s Senior Prom

Check out a few photos from the Adult Center for Enrichment‘s Senior Prom. The Adult Center for Enrichment is one of our partner agencies and two of its programs receive funding from United Way of Greater Greensboro. In the Caring For Everyone’s Health focus area, we fund the Center’s Adult Day Services. In the Helping [...]

United Way Young Leaders Provide Greensboro Kids a Sweet Treat on Halloween

United Way Young Leaders Provide Greensboro Kids a Sweet Treat on Halloween Young Leaders will host a special Halloween event for children in the greater Greensboro area. Starting at 2pm on Sunday, October 31st, young leaders from the community will fill the United Way parking lot with cars that have trunks festively decorated and filled [...]

United Ways in the Piedmont raise over $37,000 thanks to LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED. telethon

United Ways in the Piedmont raise over $37,000 thanks to LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED. telethon United Ways in the Piedmont raised $37,505 during the second annual “LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED.” Telethon on October 13, 2010. WFMY News 2, WGHP FOX 8, and WXII 12 provided simultaneous programming that focused on meeting critical community needs through [...]

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference.

Learn more about Thriving at 3, a United Way of Greater Greensboro initiative. Check out photos of the first tricycle we gave away to one of our Thriving at 3 families, thanks to Novartis. It was much appreciated! Share on Facebook

NASCAR, UPS and United Way: Ragan’s No. 6 Ford

Read UPS’ press release here and view pictures of the car, too! Over the past 28 years, UPS has donated an incredible $1 billion to improve lives and communities in partnership with United Way. This summer marked that amazing milestone. In celebration and as a special tribute to United Way and to all the UPS [...]

It’s going to be a quiet night and a mad, mad morning.

I’m not sure what I should do: Should I attempt to get a full night’s sleep, take a nap, or ride it through sunrise? Hm. I think I’ll at least be missing out on eight hours at this point. But, I’m too excited to sleep! Tomorrow at 5AM we kickoff our Live United. Give United. [...]

Live United. Give United. (One more time!)

United Ways in the Piedmont Partner with Local Television Stations for LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED. Greensboro, NC – On October 13, 2010, United Ways across the Piedmont Triad will partner with WFMY News 2, WGHP Fox 8, and WXII 12 to provide programming that will focus on the importance of increasing donations and reaching [...]

Life-savers: City and County Employees Focus on Community

The City/ County Employees Campaign kicked off its 2010 campaign season with two major events in September. The Greensboro Kickoff was held today, Wednesday, September 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Governmental Plaza located at 300 West Washington Street in Greensboro, the Field Operations Main Assembly room at 401 Patton Avenue & the [...]

UWGG Announces $11,200,000 Kickoff Goal to Build on What’s Working in Our Community

United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces $11,200,000 Kickoff Goal to Build on What’s Working in Our Community United Way of Greater Greensboro held their annual Kickoff Celebration today at Clara J. Peck Elementary School. Campaign Chairman Mike Bumpass, President & CEO of GMA/First Point explained the goal is a 3% increase over last year’s adjusted [...]

UWGG Staff Internal Campaign Scrimmage

Last Friday, September 10th, was Back to Football Friday across the nation and the day lent the theme for the United Way of Greater Greensboro staff meeting as the internal campaign committee hyped up the staff for the upcoming 2010 campaign. Follow Back to Football Friday tweets here with #footballfriday. What’s an internal campaign? Well, [...]

Evonik ramping up its United Way campaign

We are excited to see the plans and news coming in of United Way employee campaigns throughout the Greensboro area! Find us on Facebook and Twitter to share your great campaign events at your company. Evonik Stockhausen held a cookout fundraiser for their United Way Campaign at its Greensboro site on Wednesday, August 18 where [...]

UPS and United Way in the news

As United Ways across the country recognize UPS for a record $1 Billion in Giving to Communities this week, our local UPS employees continue to build support for a strong employee campaign with United Way of Greater Greensboro. The Greensboro UPS campaign kickoff was Thursday, July 15, 2010 and consisted of three rallies to drum [...]

From local connections to national issue

2-1-1 is a national issue and this past weekend support for 2-1-1 made it’s way to The Huffington Post. Read the article here: It’s Time to Pass the Calling for 2-1-1 Act. United Way of Greater Greensboro shares the regional 2-1-1 service in order to offer fast, reliable and confidential referral to services that you [...]

2nd Annual Home for the Summer Food Drive

2nd Annual Home for the Summer Food Drive Collections run from Monday, June 7th through Friday, June 18th. Many families rely on school meals as the nutrition source for their children during school months. But what about during the summer when children are at home? Help us help children in need of that vital [...]

Celebrating achievements, striving for more

This Wednesday, United Way of Greater Greensboro held it’s combined annual meeting and campaign celebration for the 2009-2010 campaign year. The event marked successes and made calls to action based on a new set of perspectives formed by our recent community needs assessment. Learn more about the event, Voices. Choices. results, and community investments for [...]

AAL Distinguished Service Award Recipients

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s African American Leadership Presents Distinguished Service Awards On March 20, 2010, African American Leadership (AAL) of United Way of Greater Greensboro held its second annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet. Approximately 175 attendees gathered at the NC A&T Alumni-Foundation Events Center to recognize individuals and community organizations that performed outstanding volunteer [...]

Please RT! #AmericaWants United Way

Tweet to Win a Free USA TODAY Ad for United Way As part of its #AmericaWants campaign, USA TODAY is offering a full-page full-color ad (valued at $189,000) to the nonprofit that generates the most Tweets between now and Friday, April 16. If you want to help, Tweet this to all your contacts and urge them [...]

Greensboro’s Census Blitz Events

Our AmeriCorps VISTA member, Chalene, is hosting a Census Blitz event this weekend and so we wanted to share other Blitz events in town this weekend. What’s a Blitz? City of Greensboro info on Blitz events. City of Greensboro Census Blitz tracts. City of Greensboro Complete Count Committee Census 2010. Google search for census blitz greensboro. [...]

LPF at ICRCM

Please enjoy some photos from the LPF event on March 27th at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. Latino Professional Forum joined the Tapestry Group in a reception and group tours of the museum. Paul Jeffrey, LPF President, spoke on behalf of LPF at the event and was followed by introductions from Weaver Foundation [...]

2nd Annual Home Run for Homelessness

Come out on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at NewBridge Bank Park to see the Grasshoppers play the Lakewood Blueclaws for the 2nd Annual Home Run for Homelessness, a commemoration of the Partners Ending Homelessness initiative. Learn more about the event and Partners Ending Homelessness here. Learn more about the Greensboro Grasshoppers here. Schedule 3:00PM Gates [...]

Congratulations to the ACC FanFest raffle winner!

Congrats to Melissa B. of Burlington, NC! Melissa has won the autographed basketball in the United Way raffle for a basketball signed by all of the ACC Men’s Basketball coaches. Thanks to all who visited Greensboro for the tournaments, the locals who came out to the games, those who volunteered or staffed the tournaments, and [...]

Knowing who to call.

Since our regional 2-1-1 billboards were put up earlier this month, I’ve passed by both of them on my travels between Greensboro and High Point. After planning for the installation for months, all I could do was smile when I saw the real thing installed and to-the-point for drivers passing by. These new billboards share [...]

AAL Awards Banquet this Saturday, 3/20

American Express and Wachovia Wells Fargo proudly present the 2010 Distinguished Service Awards Banquet. This will be the second annual awards banquet hosted by AAL, an affinity group of United Way of Greater Greensboro. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6:00PM at the NC A&T Alumni-Foundation Event Center on 200 North Benbow Rd. A silent auction [...]

Engaging Donors in Partner Agency Work

Check out the Facebook event page for tomorrow’s spring cleaning here. Greensboro, NC - On Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 am, United Way Young Leaders will be gathering to do some spring cleaning at Bell House on 2400 Summit Avenue. United Way Young Leaders, a donor group of United Way of Greater Greensboro’s young professionals [...]

“If…” Questions for Future Young Leaders

What if…you could impact your community? What if…you could take your leadership skills to the next level? What if…you could be a part of a grassroots movement? If you have found yourself asking these questions, let United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders provide you with the answers. We invite you to join us for [...]

March Madness…and Markers…

Ok, I’ve chosen the tool (in more than one color, of course): You bring the creativity. (I protected the identities of the other markers that tried their best.) Show your spirit at ACC FanFest with United Way during the Women’s Basketball Tournament game and the Men’s Basketball Tournament game in March at the Greensboro Coliseum. [...]

Heart for Haiti slated to end today, 2/12

Valentine’s Day Random… …wait, this isn’t random. I posted about Heart for Haiti earlier this month and with great intent, I bring your attention back to this effort by the Volunteer Center of Greensboro and it’s community partners. The drive is slated to end on today, February 12th. Contact the Center for more info on [...]

ACC FanFest Fun with United Way in March!

Area United Ways (of Greater Greensboro, Greater High Point, and Forsyth County) are gearing up to represent United Way as the ACC comes to Greensboro this March for the ACC Championships. Learn more about the ACC and United Way here and check out the schedules in Greensboro for the Women’s and Men’s basketball tournaments. Remember [...]

Facebook’s Super Love Sender for United Way!

Valentine’s Day Random Contest: Send a Valentine’s Day Card to your honey; help United Way earn some money! Target, a fantastic NCL partner has created Super Love Sender which lets you send a quirky Valentine’s Day, football-inspired video card to friends and family all while raising funds for United Way. For each card the online [...]

Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Offers $345,300 in Local Grants

Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Offers $345,300 in Local Grants United Way of Greater Greensboro has approved $345,300 in grants to local organizations from the Kathleen and Joseph M. Bryan Community Enrichment and Venture Grant Program (CEVG) and the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation Grant for Human Services. Twenty-four local programs each received between $12,000 and $25,000. [...]

2010 AAL Distinguished Service Awards Banquet Announced

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s African-American Leadership 2010 Distinguished Service Awards Banquet Announced American Express and Wachovia Wells Fargo proudly present the 2010 Distinguished Service Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 20th at 6:00 pm at North Carolina A&T State University’s Alumni-Foundation Event Center. A silent auction will precede an awards program that recognizes individuals, community [...]

Women’s Leadership hosts networking reception this week

Women’s Leadership, an affinity group of United Way of Greensboro, is hosting a networking reception this Thursday at Zeto Wines. You are invited to learn more about how you can make an impact on the local community as a part of the group. Don’t forget to bring a friend! Learn more about Women’s Leadership on [...]

Heart for Haiti: A Way to Help

The Volunteer Center of Greensboro began collecting donations for Heart for Haiti, an assistance plan for the relief and recovery of last month’s devastating earthquake in Haiti. While monetary donations make the strongest impact in this event, the efforts coordinated here by the Volunteer Center and other organizations (read more here) to receive in-kind donations [...]

Family Life Council’s Good Beginnings for Teen Parents

“Hero Gives Teen Moms A New Outlook On Life” Family Life Council’s Good Beginnings for Teen Parents Program was highlighted on WFMY as part of the Hero Central series. The program is funded by United Way of Greater Greensboro under the Growing Successful Kids focus area. Read the article here. Share on Facebook

United Way Night at UNCG v. Chattanooga tonight!

UNCG to Partner with United Way of Greater Greensboro Tonight at the Greensboro Coliseum Please join us to celebrate United Way of Greater Greensboro’s partner agencies and volunteers as we cheer UNCG on as they play Chattanooga! This is the first partnership that UNCG has had with a local nonprofit organization since they have played [...]

United Ways in the Piedmont Raise Over $51,000 Thanks to LIVE UNITED GIVE UNITED Telethon

United Ways in the Piedmont Raise Over $51,000 Thanks to LIVE UNITED GIVE UNITED Telethon Greensboro, NC … United Ways in the Piedmont raised $51,293 on Wednesday during the LIVE UNITED GIVE UNITED Telethon as WFMY News 2, WGHP Fox 8, and WXII 12 provided programming that focused on the importance of closing campaign gaps [...]

$15,000 Match Possible from Duke Energy

Duke Energy Provides $15,000 Matching Grant for LIVE UNITED GIVE UNITED Telethon Winston-Salem, NC … Duke Energy will provide a $15,000 matching grant for the United Ways of the Piedmont Triad’s December 16 LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED. Telethon. The first $15,000 in pledges will be matched dollar-for-dollar from Duke Energy’s generous grant. The LIVE UNITED [...]

Gearing up for LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED.

Three Piedmont Television Stations Team Up to Offer “LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED.” Donation Event for Local United Ways Event will take place Wednesday, December 16 from 5 am to 9 am on WFMY News 2, WGHP Fox8 and WXII 12 The United Ways of Greater Greensboro, Greater High Point and Forsyth County are teaming up [...]

Warm Winter Celebration…too cool…

Now, for posts, I’m usually not so hasty. I meant to post with a gallery of pictures from lasts week’s Thriving at Three Warm Winter Celebration. But, this one is just too great to wait. Ok, aside from that rhyming, I wanted to write “too cute”, but you get the picture (excuse the pun). Last [...]

Get your tickets for the Winter Wonderland Social!

United Way Young Leaders of Greensboro Host a Winter Wonderland Social Greensboro, NC (December 3, 2009) – United Way Young Leaders of Greensboro will host a semi-formal Winter Wonderland Social on Thursday, December 17, 2009, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Fábio Câmara Studios, located at 2007 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro. Tickets are $10.00 [...]

Uptown Living Expo at Center Pointe Condominiums

Have you noticed the new big building in downtown Greensboro? Well, the building is complete, we have the portion of sidewalk on North Elm back, and, hey!, there’s even a restaurant in there! If you’ve been curious about the building and it’s apartments, here’s your chance to check it out. Today is the first day in a [...]

United Way Young Leaders Winter Wonderland Social

Host: United Way Young Leaders of Greensboro Type: Party – Benefit Network: Global Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Fabio Camara Studios Street: 2007 Yanceyville St City/Town: Greensboro, NC Join us for the first United Way Young Leaders Winter Wonderland Social. The event is semi-formal. Tickets are $10.00 each and include [...]

Santa’s sleigh made it’s way…

Last night, Thriving at 3 had it’s fourth annual Warm Winter Celebration at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Photos and stories from the night coming up! Share on Facebook

Clothing Success: One Suit at a Time

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership Celebrates New Beginnings Clothing Success: One Suit at a Time Greensboro, NC - United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership group held a clothing drive for the graduates of the New Choices Program at the Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro for their graduation on Tuesday November 24, 2009. [...]

Free Vision Screening at Greensboro Urban Ministry

This week there is a free vision screening at Greensboro Urban Ministry. The screening is sponsored by the Hamilton Lakes Lions Club and the Greensboro Host Lions Club. The screening includes near and distance vision assessment as well as eye disease and risk assessment. The screening will take place at Greensboro Urban Ministry on 305 [...]

To benefit Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro

Wolfe Homes invites you to the Uptown Living Expo! An Open House of Greensboro’s Most Anticipated Luxury Penthouse Condominium 1601 Center Pointe Building 201 North Elm Street December 2009 and January 2010 Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro has been chosen as the recipient of a fundraising event presented by Wolfe Homes, one of the [...]

Red Cross Welcomes New Regional Executive Director

The Greensboro Chapter of the American Red Cross is proud to welcome William “Bill” Brent as its new Regional Executive Director. Bill joins the Greensboro Chapter later this month, after four years as the CEO of the MS Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross in Biloxi, MS. On joining the Greensboro Chapter, Bill [...]

United Way Young Leaders of Greensboro to “Deck the Halls” at Bell House

Greensboro, NC (November 23, 2009)-The United Way Young Leaders of Greensboro will host a Christmas celebration for the 22 residents of Bell House on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The event is open to any young professionals in the community interested in making a difference this holiday season. Highlights for [...]

Final VC Forum Scheduled For Tomorrow

You are Invited to Tell Us What You Think … Join us in one of our open community meetings for a conversation about human services and quality of life in Greensboro. Your contribution in a small group discussion will help us chart directions and develop actions to make Greensboro a better place for all of [...]

Community Forum Tonight

Voices.Choices. Join us at an open community meeting for a conversation about human services and quality of life in Greensboro. Your contribution in a small group discussion will help us chart directions and develop actions to make Greensboro a better place for all of us. We value your ideas and insights. No registration required Every…one [...]

Please join us tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for an open community forum at Aycock Middle School

This fall, United Way of Greater Greensboro is partnering with local foundations to conduct a human services study called “Voices.Choices.” This study is the first in over five years, and is designed to identify and assess the most urgent human services needs in our community today. Results from this study, which will be completed by [...]

“Voices.Choices.” Community Study Kickoff

United Way of Greater Greensboro is partnering with local foundations to conduct a human services study called “Voices.Choices.” This study is the first of its kind in more than five years and is designed to identify and assess the most urgent human services needs in our community today. Results from the study, which will be [...]

Voices.Choices. Greensboro’s Human Services Study

This year’s community needs assessment, dubbed “Voices.Choices. Greensboro’s Human Services Study,” is a three-month ‘open call’ to elicit comments from diverse groups in the community in order to determine which urgent needs should be addressed by the United Way of Greater Greensboro. Many voices will drive community choices for the United Way five year plan. [...]

Eat Out and Support Your Community

On Tuesday, October 6th many area restaurants will be donating a portion of their daily proceeds to meet critical community needs. Participating restaurants have agreed to give up to 10% of their sales to local United Ways. United Way of Greater High Point, United Way of Forsyth County, and United Way of Greater Greensboro have [...]

FedEx and The Salvation Army Team Up for 2009 Campaign

FedEx volunteers celebrated FedEx Cares Week with United Way of Greater Greensboro at The Salvation Army, where they cleaned, painted and assisted, with a breakfast rally that started at 9 a.m. The Salvation Army is located at 821 South Aycock Street in Greensboro. Major Paul Egan, corps officer, The Salvation Army of Greensboro, credited the effort [...]

Fed Ex Kicks off Annual United Way Campaign

FedEx hosts its fifth annual FedEx Cares Week during the week of September 21. FedEx Cares Week serves as a formal kick-off for the annual FedEx United Way campaign, in addition to providing an opportunity for FedEx team members to give back to their local communities. The week of service brings together thousands of FedEx [...]

At United Way $120 Goes a Long Way

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 [...]

United Way of Greater Greensboro and High Point Partner for 2009 Kickoff Campaign

Guilford County businesses and volunteers showed up yesterday in support of the United Way of Greater Greensboro and United Way of High Point for the joint 2009 Kickoff campaign. The two agencies partnered with long-time community supporter, Volvo North America Trucks, to share stories of inspiration and stress the importance of giving back to those [...]

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