Handbags for Hope 2026
Save the Date – Monday, April 27, 2026
Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration and purpose. Enjoy dinner, wine, and a spirited auction of designer handbags, jewelry, art, and unique experiences — all supporting United Way’s mission to build a thriving community where every family can move beyond poverty.
Presented by Procter & Gamble
We are honored to welcome Procter & Gamble as the Presenting Sponsor of Handbags for Hope 2026.
Event Details
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro, NC
Event Co-Chairs:
Nancy Brenner & Molly Brenner Harbaugh
Seats are filling up fast and auction will open soon — to inquire about remaining tables or seats, contact Julie Longmire Harrill, 336.708.0378 or Julie.Longmire@unitedwaygso.org!
Live Auction Preview
We’re finalizing bidding details. For now, here’s a quick preview of four standout live auction items.
Yankees Owner’s Box
Private owner’s box access at Yankee Stadium — baseball at its finest.
Live Auction
Exclusive Resorts
Five nights in a private Club residence at a premier destination of your choice.
Live Auction
Prada Panier
Saffiano leather elegance with signature Prada styling.
Live Auction
UNC vs. Duke
Two seats to one of the most legendary matchups in college basketball.
Live Auction
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
- Grandover Resort & Spa
- Love, Tito's
Silver Sponsors
- Donna and Deven Griffin, Griffin Services, DH Griffin Companies
- Judy White
Event Component Sponsors
- Nancy and Frank Brenner
- Molly and Mark Harbaugh
- Cone Health
- TowneBank
- VF Corporation
- Ty and Natasha Huggins
- Sylvia Samet, Emilie Samet, and Leslye Tuck
Table Sponsors
- Toyota of Greensboro
- Vanessa Carroll
- Syngenta
- Sue White
- Centric Brands
Table Hosts
- Claudia Cannady
- Marcia Davis
- Susan Wiseman
- First Citizens Bank & Trust
- ITG Brands
- Lincoln Financial
- Pinnacle Financial Partners
- Roselyn Powell
- Alan Proctor of Wells Fargo Advisors, Chase & Combs Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
- The Fresh Market
Reserved Tables
- Jan Cox, United Realty Group
- Julie Brennan
- Cathy Flannery
- Peggy Glaser
- Ivan Godette, SAPHire Solutions
- Terri Hendrickson
- Melanie Jones
- Victoria and Ron Milstein
- Fran Oxner
- Jen Strasser
- Susan and Freddy Robinson
Sponsor list will be updated as additional commitments are received.
2026 Legacy Award: Honoring Sue White
United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to present the 2026 Legacy Award to Sue White in recognition of her long-standing commitment to our Family Success Centers and the children, adults, and families they serve.
Please join us for the 15th anniversary of Handbags for Hope as we honor her as a tireless champion for a holistic, neighborhood-based approach to ending poverty.
All proceeds support United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Family Success Centers.
Your participation helps create a thriving community where everyone can succeed.
2024 Event Photos
