AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP
African American Leadership (AAL) members are community leaders who are focused empowering and inspiring communities of color to lead community-wide change that ends poverty. AAL is comprised of caring citizens who contribute $500 or more annually to United Way of Greater Greensboro.
African American Leadership (AAL) members are community leaders who are focused empowering and inspiring communities of color to lead community-wide change that ends poverty. AAL is comprised of caring citizens who contribute $500 or more annually to United Way of Greater Greensboro. If you make your gift online, be sure to click “African American Leadership” under the Engagement Group section.
FOCUS & INITIATIVES
African American Male Initiative (AAMI)
AAL has been instrumental in the establishment and success of African American Male Initiative (AAMI) programs at Wiley Elementary, Jackson Middle School and Smith High School, in partnership with Guilford County Schools under the program management of Communities in Schools of Greater Greensboro. AAMI is a mentoring program focused on serving African American and Latino boys from disadvantaged environments.
Community Speaker Series
Hosted by AAL every other year, United Way’s Community Speaker Series welcomes transformative speakers to convene thought-leaders and inspire action in our community.
Breakfast with Community Leaders
Hosted by AAL, this is an annual gathering of concerned citizens interested in learning about our community’s most critical issues, and how United Way, its donors, and community partners are working together to solve them.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Be a Community Impact Leader
Share your ideas and build relationships with group members, United Way staff and community leaders in a variety of fun and meaningful settings.
Lead Change
Be a part of United Way’s movement to end poverty. You have an opportunity to support societal change and make history.
Be a Volunteer Hero
Participate in at least two affinity group exclusive volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Host Community Events That Help End Poverty
Every year, affinity group members host a variety of community events that create meaningful engagement and true change.
Perks
Network with community leaders, receive special invitations and early ticket access to events. You’ll also receive a Caring Club Card that gets you special discounts from restaurants and businesses.
LEARN MORE AND JOIN US.
For more information about African American Leadership, contact Michael Cottingham at 336-378-6617.
SUCCESS STORIES
Greensboro, NC (October 4, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Young Leaders (YL) Affinity Group will host their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 2 to 4 p.m. in the United Way parking lot located at 1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro. This year’s event will require attendees to follow several safety precautions, offer candy and […]
Khari Garvin Selected to Lead Organization Efforts to End Poverty, Public Invited to Meet Garvin at Virtual Lunch and Learn August 12 GREENSBORO, NC (July 20, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today that Khari Garvin has been named President and CEO and will begin leading the organization’s strategy to end local poverty on July […]
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!
