Partner with us to End Poverty In Greensboro
Poverty blocks potential for thousands of individuals in our community and is one of the toughest challenges a community can face — but tough doesn’t mean unbeatable. Join our BOLD Goal and help us lift 3,000 households out of generational poverty by 2030.
Busting Myths
Breaking Down Common Poverty Myths
Greensboro is home to poverty that is generational, complex, and overwhelming, whether you’re living it or leading the mission to end it. Imagine trying to navigate a maze of support systems while juggling two jobs, raising kids, or managing a health challenge… maybe all three. That is the reality for many in our community.
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Poverty is part of our past, but it doesn’t have to be our future.
Meet Larry
Overcoming Employment Barriers
“I was able to open up a bank account and pay my bills. It made me feel happy.”
Our Bold Goal
Our Bold Goal: 3,000 Households by 2030
We’re on a path to help 3,000 households overcome generational poverty and create lasting stability by 2030. Together, we will raise funds, facilitate workplace campaigns, distribute grants, and engage partners and volunteers to implement an integrated approach that creates a more personalized path for each household to receive the help they need.
“The Bold Goal was developed with diverse community stakeholder input and belongs to all of us. Collectively, thousands of people in our community stepped up to say we can work together to create equitable systems change and collaborate to produce positive outcomes for families living in generational poverty. Breaking the cycle of poverty benefits our entire community. Fewer people living in poverty creates a shared prosperity that impacts economic, health, social, and educational well-being for all.”
– Frank McCain, President and CEO, UWGG.
By the numbers
The Work You’ve Helped Us Accomplish So Far
In 2023/2024 alone, you helped us form 31 new partnerships and fund 49 new programs leading individuals and households out of poverty. This is just a snapshot:
4,111
People received basic needs support
3,000
Adults and families received housing, shelter, and related support
526
Adults and families were protected from violent situations
8,920
People took steps toward financial independence
1,881
Adults were placed on a path to family-sustaining wages through employment
1,418
Adults received financial counseling and/or legal support
3,129
Children and caregivers received support to meet major milestones, from cradle to career
1,208
Youth received mentoring and/or supportive learning services
981
Parents and children received school readiness support
11,650
People received health-related services
3,172
People accessed needed healthcare
4,451
People received healthy food
740
Households were served at our Family Success Centers
120
Adults obtained new or better jobs
71
Children received high-quality childcare, enabling parents to build new skills
Become a Poverty Disruptor
Poverty is relentless. But so are we.
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Use your time and talents to support neighbors working toward stability.
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Raise awareness and champion solutions that help our community thrive.
