Too many people are living in poverty - you can help.
Locally, more than 57,000 were living in poverty prior to the pandemic. With your help, United Way of Greater Greensboro creates partnerships that empower families on their journey to financial stability.
VIRTUAL CAMPAIGNS
RACIAL EQUITY WORK
LOCAL VIRUS RELIEF RESPONSE
NEW! GUILFORD COUNTY SELF SUFFICIENCY STANDARD
2021 United Way Day of Action
Monday, June 21, 2021 | Various times and locations
Join us for United Way’s annual worldwide Day of Action! Check back soon for local volunteer opportunities at various times and locations.
2021 MeaningFULL Meals Summer Food Drive Collection
Entire Month of July | Various times and locations
Thank you for your interest in hosting a MeaningFULL Meals summer food drive. In the summer months, many local children do not have access to nutritious meals and go hungry. You are invited to be part of the solution by supporting MeaningFULL Meals this July. Thanks to BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad for their partnership on this impactful annual event.
2021 End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series hosted by UWGG Leadership Circles
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom
Make plans to attend End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series on August 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hosted by UWGG’s Leadership Circles, this virtual event will focus on local employment strategies that are working to lift adult and whole families out of poverty. Check back soon to RSVP!
This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from:
2021 End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 12-1 p.m. | Zoom
RSVP today for this session of End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series by clicking here. You won’t want to miss the big announcement planned for this virtual event.
This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from:
2021 CEO/Executive Breakfast Campaign Kickoff and Pacesetter Recognition
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom or Location TBA
Make plans to attend United Way’s CEO/Executive Breakfast Campaign Kickoff and Pacesetter Recognition. Check back soon to RSVP!
2021 United Way’s 99th Celebration Concert at Ben & Jerry’s
Wednesday, September 30, 2021 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Friendly Center
Make plans to attend United Way’s 99th Celebration Concert at Ben & Jerry’s. Check back soon for more information!
2021 Trunk or Treat hosted by Young Leaders
Saturday, October 23 | 2 – 4 p.m. | United Way’s parking lot
Join us for this fun, family-friendly event! Volunteers needed. Check back to learn more and sign up.
2021 Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | All across Greensboro!
Join us to spread the word about United Way’s efforts to end poverty AND help raise funds to support this work. Check back to sign up to be a Giving Tuesday Ambassador.
2021 Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by AAL
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Hosted by African American Leadership, join us for this annual event. Learn something new about a relevant topic and help generate solutions with fellow attendees. Check back to RSVP!
