United Way Welcomes New Board Members
On June 13, at its annual meeting, United Way of Greater Greensboro announced new Board and Campaign Chairs and donors voted unanimously to welcome six new members to its board of directors. New board members: Cherie Avent, UNC Greensboro Doctoral Student Manuel Dudley, Guilford Technical Community College Mandy Eaton, Cone Health Phil McCall, Greensboro Housing Authority […]
United Way’s 95th Campaign Raises $11,230,000
United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to announce its 2017 campaign raised a total of $11,230,000. The United Way is leading the local movement to end poverty in Greensboro through partnerships with human service organizations. Over 14,000 caring people and 344 companies gave, 10 strategic grants were awarded and a lead estate and […]
Sloan and Benjamin Families Honored by United Way as Top Philanthropic Leaders
At 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, 600 people will attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual Speakers Series at Grandover Resort & Conference Center to hear Leigh Anne Tuohy, the inspirational subject of The Blind Side, share her amazing personal story about the power of turning around to help others. During the luncheon […]
GSO Tornado Relief: City Closing its Two Disaster Relief Centers; Shifting Focus to Long-Term Recovery
City Closing its Two Disaster Relief Centers; Shifting Focus to Long-Term Recovery The City of Greensboro is closing its two Disaster Relief Centers this week as it transitions its focus from tornado response to long-term recovery efforts. The Peeler Recreation Center location is closing at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, and the Willow Oaks […]
GSO Tornado Relief: Fund Distribution Update
United Way of Greater Greensboro is pleased to announce it has directed $64,000 from GSO Tornado Relief donations to the Greensboro Housing Coalition for immediate housing stability and rehousing of households impacted by the April 15, 2018 tornado in Greensboro, NC. “Housing is the most important human need we can give our neighbors. The outpouring of […]
GSO Tornado Relief: Ways to Get Help, Give and Volunteer
In response to the April 15, 2018 tornado that affected our neighbors, we will continue to collaborate with official disaster response representatives. As updated information is available, we are committed to passing it along as soon as possible. Tornado Assistance: Impacted residents may pick up food and supplies at the following community partner locations: Mt. Olivet […]
Ben & Jerry’s Partners with United Way for Free Cone Day April 10
Ben & Jerry’s Friendly Center is partnering with United Way of Greater Greensboro for the third year in a row to celebrate “Free Cone Day” on Tuesday, April 10, 12 to 8 p.m. The media is invited. Free Cone Day offers every visitor to Ben & Jerry’s a free ice cream scoop of their choice. […]
Inspirational Subject of The Blind Side, Leigh Anne Tuohy, at United Way’s Community Speakers Series
Inspirational Subject of The Blind Side, Leigh Anne Tuohy, at United Way’s Community Speakers Series Greensboro, NC (March 16, 2018) – United Way of Greater Greensboro is welcoming the inspirational subject of The Blind Side and New York Times best-selling author, Leigh Anne Tuohy, as this year’s keynote for the 2018 Community Speaker Series at […]
Six United Way Partners Receive Statewide Spirit Awards, Cone Health Honored as Exceeding Excellence
Six United Way Partners Receive Statewide Spirit Awards, Cone Health Honored as Exceeding Excellence Greensboro, NC (February 27, 2018) – 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 21. Cone Health was additionally honored with an […]
College Students Invited to Apply for United Way Alternative Spring Break
Greensboro, NC (February 7, 2018) – United Way of Greater Greensboro is seeking college students to participate in a local Alternative Spring Break, March 5 – 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Interested students must complete a short application by February 23, by visiting uw.forcefieldnc.com/SpringBreak 10 to 12 local college students will be chosen through […]