THERE'S A NEW GOAL IN TOWN

As a community united in equity and lasting solutions, 3,000 households in greater Greensboro will leave generational poverty by 2030.

Learn more about this community-inspired and developed BOLD goal.

Your local movement to end poverty is working.

Of Children prepared to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

Of individuals increased their wages or benefits.

Of infants had healthy birth outcomes such as weight and full term birth.

Of people received temporary or transitional shelter.

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February – May 2022 Feb – May 2022
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Feb
16
Wed
Virtual: Mayoral Candidates Forum – Perspectives on Poverty and the Future of Greensboro
Tickets
Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Mayoral Candidates Forum – Perspectives on Poverty and the Future of Greensboro.

Wednesday, February 16 | 12 to 1 p.m. | RSVP here. | Submit questions here. 

This moderated Q&A forum will feature incumbent Nancy Vaughan and candidate Justin Outling, and attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions prior to the event. Questions related to poverty and the future of Greensboro should be submitted here by Wednesday, February 9.

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Mar
1
Tue
United Way’s 100th Birthday Celebration @ United Way of Greater Greensboro
Tickets
Mar 1 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
United Way’s 100th Birthday Celebration
United Way of Greater Greensboro will officially celebrate its centennial on March 1. On this day we will gather 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the United Way office to unveil a historic timeline, release a written and audio recording of our history decade by decade, announce a City Proclamation, plant the first of 100-trees, release our centennial celebration calendar, and of course have cake! This is your chance to be a part of history and see what we have in store for the rest of the year! RSVP for the celebration here.
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Mar
16
Wed
Virtual: Theories of Change – The Centennial Series hosted by UWGG CEO Khari Garvin
Tickets
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Theories of Change: The Centennial Series hosted by UWGG CEO Khari Garvin
March 16  |  12 – 1 p.m.  | Hosted on Zoom | RSVP Here. 

Topic: Our Hope of a Future Without Poverty – a panel discussion with featured speakers: SHARON CONTRERAS, Ph.D., DR. MARY JO CAGLE, ERIC AFT, BRENT CHRISTENSEN 

Join UWGG CEO Khari Garvin and our featured speakers for an educational and inspirational discussion about ending poverty and the future of Greensboro. RSVP here. 

 

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May
20
Fri
2022 Handbags to END Poverty hosted by Women United @ Grandover Resort & Conference Center
Tickets
May 20 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

2022 Handbags to END Poverty hosted by Women United

Friday, May 20, 2022 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Join us for United Way’s 12th annual Handbags to End Poverty event hosted by Women United. By purchasing a raffle ticket, you also receive FREE event admission. Click here to purchase tickets and enter to win one of the incredible raffle packages, including festive long weekend getaways, fine jewelry, and a gift cards valued at $1000. 

During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on fabulous silent and live auction handbags in a wide variety of styles and prices, including luxury brands.

For questions, please contact Julie Longmire (Director of Community Engagement and Affairs) at Julie.Longmire@UnitedWayGSO.org or 336.378.5023

PURCHASE SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS HERE

CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR’S EVENT

 

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February – May 2022 Feb – May 2022

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