United Way Issues 2019-20 Annual Report, Celebrates Community Impact
Greensboro, NC (November 6, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce the release of its 2019-20 Annual Report. In the 2019-20 fiscal year, United Way created 30 partnerships that supported 59 holistic programs and initiatives that are working together to end local poverty. Over the year, more than 56,000 people were helped in greater Greensboro […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders Host Kits for Kids Drive in Place of Annual Trunk or Treat, Entire Community Invited to Volunteer
Greensboro, NC (October 16, 2020) – In place of their annual Trunk or Treat event, United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders is inviting everyone in the community to host a “Kits for Kids” drive. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Young Leaders reimagined their annual in-person event to create a fun, impactful volunteer opportunity. “While we certainly wish we […]
United Way Community Survey Indicates Poverty as a Significant Problem in Greater Greensboro
United Way combining survey results with additional community findings related to racial equity and justice to create strategic plan addressing poverty Greensboro, NC (September 25, 2020) –United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce 1,200 caring residents recently participated in a communitywide survey that will help its strategic planning efforts to lift children, adults, […]
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Hosts 12th Annual Charity Day Benefitting United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Efforts to End Poverty, Sept. 18
Greensboro, NC (September 17, 2020) – Giving back to the communities they call home is a core value for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Tidal Wave’s 12th Annual Charity Day will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 and will benefit United Way of Greater Greensboro. “We chose to focus our 12th annual Charity Day on United […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Continues 98th Year Celebration With Free Virtual Concert featuring J. Timber, Sept. 22
Greensboro, NC (September 16, 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 Sept. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., UWGG is hosting a free virtual concert with live music by local artist J. Timber. J. Timber is a longtime supporter of […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Named One of the Triad’s Best Places to Work
Greensboro, NC (September 11, 2020) – As United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) kicks off its 98th year, it is pleased to announce it was recently named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in the Triad. The list of “Best Places to Work” is created annually by the Triad Business Journal. This award program […]
Greensboro Virus Relief Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Greensboro, NC (September 8, 2020) – The Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce is pleased to announce it is accepting applications from nonprofits providing services to people impacted by the Coronavirus. The Taskforce will award five grants up to $25,000 to organizations addressing the priority areas of Employment Reductions and Housing Vulnerabilities. Funds will be allocated from the […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Gives Away Car!
Local winner randomly chosen out of donors who made gifts last year, organization announces plans to give away another car this year! Greensboro, NC (September 2, 2020) – At a virtual event today, United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) continued its 98th annual campaign celebrations by giving away a brand-new Toyota Camry to Sherreka Clay. Clay, who works for […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Kicking Off 98th Year Today, Will Have Exciting Virtual Events Throughout September
United Way launching virtual campaigns today, giving away a car tomorrow, and later in the month hosting Misty Copeland at its speakers series, and having a concert featuring J. Timber Greensboro, NC (September 1, 2020) – The entire community is invited to virtually join United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) as it officially kicks off its 98th year by […]
$19,000 Granted to Three Local Nonprofits Helping People Impacted by Coronavirus
To-Date, Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce Has Granted Over $2.2 Million to 103 Local Nonprofits Greensboro, NC (August 7, 2020) – In its eleventh round of funding, the Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce granted $19,489 to 3 local nonprofits providing services to people impacted by the Coronavirus. To-date the Taskforce has granted a total of $2,242,077 to 103 […]