Public Invited to Attend Virtually End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series Hosted by United Way Women United, March 18
Greensboro, NC (March 2, 2021) – The public is invited to attend the latest session of End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women United donor affinity group. Hosted on Zoom, the session will take place on March 18, 12- 1 p.m. Speakers Dr. Nannette Funderburk and Cheri Timmons will focus […]
From Hello to Help, NC 211 is Here – Celebrate 211 Day, Feb. 11, with United Way
Greensboro, NC (February 11, 2021) – In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, NC 211 is here to help North Carolinians get connected to food, housing assistance, healthcare resources, and much more. On February 11th, United Ways and 211 call centers across the country are celebrating 211 Day. NC 211 is a United-Way-funded information […]
College Students Invited to Participate in United Way’s Virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge
Greensboro, NC (February 9, 2020) – Spring break looks different for college students this year and so does United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual Alternative Spring Break program. Local college students are invited to participate in United Way’s virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge, happening now through March 2. Students who complete the three challenges will be […]
Public Invited to Attend United Way’s 11th Annual Handbags to End Poverty Virtual Event
Greensboro, NC (January 29, 2021) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 11th Annual Handbags to End Poverty hosted by Women United on February 3, 2021 from 7 to 8 p.m. Anyone who purchases a raffle ticket at unitedwaygso.org/handbags will receive free entry to the virtual event. Attendees will have the opportunity to win one of […]
Public Invited to Attend United Way’s Free Virtual “Love GSO” Concert featuring Local Artist SunQueen Kelcey
Greensboro, NC (January 27, 2021) – The public is invited to attend a free United Way of Greater Greensboro virtual concert featuring live music by local artist SunQueen Kelcey on Thursday, February 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This “Love GSO” themed concert will entertain and inspire attendees to support local efforts to end poverty. SunQueen Kelcey is known for her genre-bending style that incorporates hip-hop, soul, […]
Mentoring Matters: Cayden & Alana’s Story
Alana and Cayden are one example of how mentoring truly matters. The first time Alana asked Cayden to look in the mirror and name three things she liked about herself, she couldn’t name one. Just one year later, she can name more than three. She’s thriving in STEM at Kearns Academy of Computer and Information […]
Public Invited to Attend United Way’s Free Virtual Holiday Concert featuring Jessica Mashburn and Evan Olson
Greensboro, NC (December 3, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is continuing to celebrate its 98th year and invites everyone in the community to join the fun. On December 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., UWGG is hosting a free virtual concert with live music by local artists Jessica Mashburn and Evan Olson. “We are so excited […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Community Impact Manager Justin Williams-Blackwell Named in Inaugural “20 in their 20s” Awards
Greensboro, NC (November 19, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro Community Impact Manager for Health and Basic Needs Justin Williams-Blackwell was named in the Triad Business Journal’s inaugural 20 in their 20s awards. According to the Triad Business Journal, their newest awards program recognizes the region’s young talent — those that have made significant contributions to their workplaces and […]
Public Invited to Attend United Way’s 13th Annual Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership, Dec. 8
Greensboro, NC (November 13, 2020) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 13th Annual Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership on December 8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hosted on Zoom, this free event is open to the public and will feature a panel discussion. This year’s […]
Public Invited to Attend Virtually, End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series Hosted by United Way Young Leaders, Nov. 12
Greensboro, NC (November 11, 2020) – The public is invited to attend End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders. Hosted on Zoom, the session will take place on November 12, 12- 1 p.m. Attendees will learn from local leaders about COVID-19’s impact on local education, health and housing issues. This […]