THANKS TO YOU...
We’re celebrating 100 Years of Transforming Your Compassion Into Community Change. We may be a century old, but we’re not your grandparents’ United Way – check out what we’re up to and the BOLD moves we’re making to end local poverty:
How We Got Here – Centennial History
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
YOU’RE INVITED on JUNE 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. for our LIVE UNITED Centennial Open Mic Poetry Café Cypher series at Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center. We’ve partnered with Josephus Thompson and his Poetry Café production to bring out local wordsmiths to deliver exciting, high-energy spoken word performances. The winner of the contest will perform at our Community Speakers Series, featuring Stephanie Land, and be presented with a ticket to attend our Good Vibes Concert Series featuring hip hop legend KRS-One later this year. It’s not just a competition – it’s a whole vibe! Don’t miss out!
RSVP to attend.
OPPORTUNITIES TBA! Keep checking back for more info on how to get involved!
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH
Theories of Change: The Centennial Series hosted by Young Leaders
Topic: Helping Youth Prepare for Success in College, Work & Life
July 13 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Hosted on Zoom | RSVP Here.
Topic: Helping Youth Prepare for Success in College, Work & Life
Theories of Change: The Centennial Series hosted by African American Leadership
Topic: Promoting Adequate, Safe & Affordable Housing & Shelter
August 10 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Hosted on Zoom | RSVP Here.
Topic: Promoting Adequate, Safe & Affordable Housing & Shelter
Please be sure to check back for additional information and tickets!
Please be sure to check back for additional information and tickets!
African American Leadership Mixer
- Ben’s Boys. RSVP here.
Women United Mixer
- TBA. RSVP here.
Young Leaders Centennial Mixer
- Bourbon Bowl. RSVP here.
