United Way of Greater Greensboro Giving Away New Car at Rice Toyota on April 7
Greensboro, NC (April 3, 2019) – Giving has its perks! As part of United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 2018 campaign, six donors were randomly selected as semi-finalists for a chance to win a 2019 Toyota Camry. On Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m., all six semi-finalists will attend the final drawing at Rice Toyota, 2630 […]
United Way Offers GSO College Students Impactful Alternative Spring Break
For the second year in a row, United Way of Greater Greensboro provided a free, local alternative spring break to college students. 10 students from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University and Guilford Technical Community College were selected from a competitive application process to participate in the week. Each day, […]
Ben & Jerry’s Partners with United Way for Free Cone Day April 9
Greensboro, NC (April 1, 2019) – Ben & Jerry’s Friendly Center is partnering with United Way of Greater Greensboro for the fourth year in a row to celebrate “Free Cone Day” on Tuesday, April 9, 12 to 8 p.m. Free Cone Day offers every visitor to Ben & Jerry’s a free ice cream scoop of […]
United Way Promotes Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week, April 8-12
Greensboro, NC (March 28, 2019) – United Way of Greater Greensboro, in partnership with The Volunteer Center of Greensboro and local community organizations, is promoting volunteerism this National Volunteer Week, April 8-12, 2019. All are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get involved. Visit uw.forcefieldnc.com/Volunteer to sign up. Opportunities are available for both individuals […]
Beloved Hollywood Actor Ernie Hudson to be Keynote Speaker at United Way’s Community Speakers Series
Greensboro, NC (March 19, 2019) – United Way of Greater Greensboro is welcoming Erine Hudson, one of the most sought-after actors of our time, as this year’s keynote for the 2019 Community Speaker Series at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center on Monday, May 20, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hudson has an impressive, diverse […]
United Way Young Leaders hosting Brunch & Bubbles
Greensboro, NC (March 14, 2019) – United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 2nd annual Brunch & Bubbles hosted by Young Leaders is on Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Revolution Mill Color Works Meeting Space. Over 100 people will attend the event, which features mimosas, shrimp and grits, gourmet waffles and more by Pepper Moon […]
City of Greensboro and United Way Launch ‘Plus 1 Campaign’ Greensboro Youth Employment Mentoring Initiative
Greensboro, NC (February 26, 2019) – Employers throughout the Greensboro community are encouraged to support the ‘Plus 1 Campaign’, an initiative of the Greensboro Youth Employment Mentoring GYEM. This campaign requires employers to commit to add at least one “summer youth employment opportunity” to their workforce this summer. Employers may submit summer job opportunities now through March […]
Six United Way Partners Receive Statewide Spirit Awards
Greensboro, NC (February 15, 2019) – Six local United Way of Greater Greensboro partners were honored with Spirit of North Carolina Awards at United Way of North Carolina’s annual award luncheon on February 13. Guilford County Government was additionally honored with a Best Practice Showcase award. On a yearly basis, United Way of North Carolina recognizes […]
United Way Opens Second Family Success Center
Thanks to your support, our movement to END poverty is growing! United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) made history on Monday, February 4, by opening its second Family Success Center (FSC). The center will operate at The Salvation Army of Greensboro Center of Hope. The FSC model addresses the needs of families living on low incomes by offering bundled services in one accessible location that are tailored […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Draws 5th Car Giveaway Semi-Finalist
Greensboro, NC (February 7, 2019) – Giving has its perks! Larry Moehlman of ITG Brands (pictured second from right) was randomly selected to be the fifth of six semi-finalists who will have a chance to win a 2019 Toyota Camry. In case you haven’t heard, anyone who makes a gift during the 2018 annual campaign of […]