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African American Leadership Breakfast with Community Leaders

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Join us for an annual gathering of African American Leadership members and community leaders.

Hear updates about community-based strategies that are helping young people achieve their full potential, giving families tools to become financially stable, and increasing access care to help people lead healthy lives.

Due to limited capacity, registration is now closed.  If you would like to attend, please contact Artis Farrington at 336-378-6600 or Artis.Farrington@UnitedWayGSO.org  to be added to the waiting list. All wait listed individuals will be notified by Wed., Nov. 27th regarding your attendance status.

For more information about African American Leadership or this event, contact Radiah.Pinckney@UnitedWayGSO.org.

Triad Legislative Briefing – November 21, 2013

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Hear an Overview of the North Carolina State Budget, Economic Forecast, and Issues Affecting Your Community & Add Your Voice to the Discussion!

When: Thursday, November 21, 2013 – 9:00-11:00am
Where: 8818 West Market St., Girl Scouts’ Carolinas Peaks2Piedmont Triad Service Center, Colfax, NC 27235

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This year United Way and the NC Budget & Tax Center  are teaming up to share the story of the economy and the state budget.   How are changes impacting your local community?  Learn more as we unpack the local story.  When you leave, prepare to roll up your sleeves and put what you learned into action right where you live and work.  Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

  • How have the state budget and the economy impacted your community?
  • What budget trends are developing, and how long will it take for NC to recover from the Great Recession?
  • Is NC falling behind in areas like Education, Health and Financial Stability?
  • How can you impact the issues you care most about?  Join with others to focus your local advocacy for the greatest outcome.

Speakers:

  • Jill Cox; Government Relations and Communications Director, United Way of North Carolina
  • Alexandra Sirota; Director, NC Budget & Tax Center

This event is co-hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro, United Way of Greater High Point, and United Way of Forsyth County.

#GivingTuesday – December 3, 2013

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Black Friday… Cyber Monday… Giving Tuesday! This December 3rd, show that the holidays can be about both giving and giving back. 
Tell everyone you can about what you are doing and why it matters.

Save Money On Medical Expenses with Coast2Coast Rx Card

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Many families in our community walk a financial tightrope — one unanticipated expense on medical care or other necessities may place a large stress on the family budget. United Way of Greater Greensboro knows that helping people avoid financial crises and maintain good health improves quality of life for all.

United Way of Greater Greensboro is partnering with Coast2Coast  Rx Card, a medical discount card that benefits individuals and our community.

With no restrictions on age, income status, or existing health conditions, the benefits of the card extend to everyone: Those without insurance, the underinsured, and those with high deductibles or prescriptions not covered by their health plan.

In addition to prescription drug discounts, the Coast2Coast card offers a wide range of discounts on dental, vision, hearing, veterinary services, diabetic equipment and supplies, lab and imaging services as well as discounts on most pet prescriptions – the ones that can be filled at a pharmacy.   The card benefits individuals or the entire family; is printed in English and Spanish with no paperwork to complete; there is no fee ever charged for the card; there are no age, income or other exclusions and no expiration date.

Every time the card is used to fill a prescription, the user will receive an average 65% discount and the United Way of Greater Greensboro will receive a $1.25 donation for investment in local health services.  The more the cards are used, the greater the investment.

The card is easy to get and easy to use. To get your Coast2Coast Rx Card, visit the C2C website, United Way’s office (1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro), or many community partners.

For more information please contact Crystal Broadnax, MS, Community Investment Specialist Health, at 336-378-5024 or Crystal.broadnax@unitedwaygso.org.

Handbags for Hope Raises $25,000+

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Thank you to everyone who helped make our Handbags for Hope auction a big success! Together, we raised over $25,000 in one night. Your support helps us to continue serving our community by improving educational achievement for youth, financial stability for families, and healthcare access for all. It takes one person to change one life. Thanks for being the one!

We hope that you plan to join us again at Women’s Leadership’s annual Handbags for Hope auction next year.

Click for photos from this event

For more information about Women’s Leadership, please contact Radiah Pinckney at 336-378-6606

PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Teams Up with BB&T to Support Emerging Women Philanthropists Partnership launches the Women’s Leadership Council Partnership Grant

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Ziolkowski Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.ziolkowski@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – October 16, 2013) – To empower emerging women leaders to invest in community impact, United Way of Greater Greensboro has partnered with BB&T to create the Women’s Leadership Council Partnership Grant.

“United Way is founded on the principle of caring people collaborating to identify and solve community issues,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president/CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “This partnership with BB&T is an extraordinary example of collaboration and philanthropy done well. Together, we will grow the number of United Way women’s leadership donors in Greater Greensboro to increase valuable financial resources to make a positive community impact.”

The Women’s Leadership Council Partnership Grant means that women have the opportunity to receive the benefits of leadership giving as they step into leadership with a matching grant from BB&T.

“We are delighted to partner with United Way of Greater Greensboro on this extremely worthwhile and important project,” said BB&T Market President Ford Bowers. “Leadership and leadership training is of the highest priority at BB&T and we are proud to assist in these endeavors in any way possible.”

HOW IT WORKS: When women give $500 in the current campaign, BB&T will match their gift by contributing $500 and the donor will be recognized at the $1,000 leadership level. That leadership donor then steps-up in the second year to give $750, with BB&T matching $250; and in the third year, the donor contributes at the $1,000 leadership level with no additional match. The program allows women to benefit from being a leadership donor at year one.

United Way of Greater Greensboro Leadership Giving benefits include:

• Community impact leader
• Invitation to BB&T and United Way women’s only networking event
• Highlighted as a BB&T Partnership Grant Recipient as a part of United Way’s annual recognition of donors
• Status as United Way Women’s Leadership Council member in year one
• Invitation to United Way events before the general public
• Caring Club Card recipient
• Concierge volunteer coordination
• Engagement group participation to identify relevant causes for investment

To participate in the Women’s Leadership Council Partnership Grant, please call United Way of Greater Greensboro at 336-378-6600.

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LIVE UNITED
United Way of Greater Greensboro advances the common good by supporting programs, initiatives, member agencies, and partners meeting critical needs in our community in the areas of education, income, and health. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org.

About BB&T
BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $182.7 billion in assets and market capitalization of $23.8 billion, as of June 30, 2013. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company operates 1,851 financial centers in 12 states and Washington, D.C., and offers a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Greenwich Associates and others. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at www.BBT.com. More information about BB&T Corporation is available at www.BBT.com/About.

VITA Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

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United Way of Greater Greensboro is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping improve financial stability in our community.

Did you know 1 in 2 North Carolinians lack the savings to cover basic expenses for three months if unemployment, a medical emergency or other crisis leads to a loss of stable income? (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2010)

Volunteers are needed to help low- to moderate-income families file their taxes through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Volunteers will file federal and state income tax returns for free for people who make $53,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Many low- to moderate-income families pay $200 or more for tax preparation services. When you’re walking a financial tightrope, saving $200 or more can make a big difference in preventing a financial crisis.  By helping families make every dollar go farther, United Way is offering solutions that move people towards financial independence and a better quality of life.

As a volunteer, you will meet with taxpayers, answer their questions, prepare returns online with the information they provide. It takes 30 minutes to prepare a simple return. Volunteers are expected to commit to 12-30 hours during the tax filing season, but exact hours are flexible. There are several locations throughout Greensboro.

The software does all the math for you; no prior accounting or tax knowledge needed. All training is provided by the IRS. Volunteers must pass a test online in order to be certified, and agree to Standards of Conduct. You should be friendly, able to think logically, an accurate typist, and have basic computer and Internet skills.

To apply as a VITA Tax Prep Volunteer, contact Sarah Glover by email (Sarah.Glover@UnitedWayGSO.org) to indicate your interest, and further details will be provided.

Click here to read through a few frequently asked questions. For more information, contact Sarah Glover at 336-378-5036 or Sarah.Glover@UnitedWayGSO.org.

Trunk or Treat – October 27, 2013

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Trunkortreat-500x325Join us for a fun, family-friendly event with United Way Young Leaders, community partners, and volunteers as they decorate the trunks of their cars and fill them with candy and treats. Participants will also learn more about United Way. Bring your little ghosts and ghouls, princesses and superheroes in costume to TRUNK-or-TREAT with us! View photos from past TRUNK-or-TREAT events. There will be games and even a prize for best trunk!

When: Sunday, October 27th from 1-3pm
Where: North Carolina A&T State University (From Market Street, turn onto Laurel Street and park in parking deck next to Bluford Library)

Help us cover our small event expenses so that we can provide a safe, fun, festive event for families to enjoy together.  Any proceeds will benefit United Way’s work in the community. We still need your help to make it happen! 

Thank you to Lincoln Financial Group who has stepped up to be a sponsor.

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Handbags for Hope – October 15, 2013

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UPDATE 9/26/2013: This event is now SOLD OUT!

Gather your girlfriends for a night of philanthropy and fun. This year’s celebration of fashion and compassion is hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro Women’s Leadership with presenting sponsor LF USA. We will auction off hundreds of new and gently used designer handbags. Get ready to score a jaw-dropping deal! All proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Greensboro and its work to address our community’s most critical issues.

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When:
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Doors Open at 5:45pm
Live Auction Begins at 6:30pm

Where: 
The Regency Room
located in The Elm Street Center
203 S. Elm Street, Greensboro
*Complimentary Parking in Adjacent Deck

Price: 
$20 admission includes bidding number, wine, and heavy appetizers
*Special Splurge* Gather your girlfriends for a very special VIP experience. The Girlfriend Package ($150) includes: select preview party from 5:00-5:45pm with “buy-it-now” options, 6 seats at a private table, wine with keepsake glasses, heavy appetizers, and a specialty dessert tray for the table.

Tell your friends to register at UnitedWayGSO.org/handbags

For more information, contact Julie Longmire at 336-378-5023 or julie.longmire@unitedwaygso.org

PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro and Greensboro Public Library Hosts United For Literacy Event with Special Guest Miss North Carolina 2013

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NEWS RELEASE

September 9, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Ziolkowski Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.ziolkowski@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC) – According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, more than 850,000 adults in North Carolina experience reading and writing difficulties that seriously affect their daily lives and that of their families. United Way of Greater Greensboro is working to drastically reduce that number.

Just in time for National Literacy Month in September, United Way of Greater Greensboro is partnering with Greensboro Public Library for a literacy awareness and volunteer recruitment fair on September 23, 2013, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will take place at the Greensboro Public Library, Central Branch, 219 North Church Street, Greensboro.

“By convening philanthropists, volunteers, and community partners on issues like literacy, we can make a real impact,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “Our community is full of people with a servant’s heart. We have a critical need for volunteer readers and tutors. On September 23, we will connect the dots.”

In addition to raising awareness about literacy needs and resources available in Greensboro, community members interested in volunteering will find out how and where they can serve as readers and tutors. Ten local nonprofits will be represented at this event to recruit volunteers and inform citizens on how to be involved. Miss North Carolina 2013 Johna Edmonds will kick off the event at 11 a.m. Edmonds works to promote literacy in America’s youth and will be on hand to talk about the importance of youth literacy, sign autographs and snap photos with participants during the event. Chick-fil-A will provide refreshments for guests. This event is free and open to the public.
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LIVE UNITED
United Way of Greater Greensboro advances the common good by supporting programs, initiatives, member agencies, and partners meeting the critical needs in our community of education, income, and health. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit UnitedWayGSO.org.