Procter & Gamble engages over 700 employees in service to the community
As part of an annual all staff retreat, on September 21, P&G employees volunteered for 2 hours, making 7,500 trail mix snack packs, over 7,000 toiletry kits, countless encouraging cards and notes, 250 pencil bundles, and almost 100 no-sew blankets. The products produced were donated to over 20 nonprofit organizations, including: Salvation Army Center of […]
CEO Breakfast hosted by Honda Aircraft Company: August 26, 2016
A very special thanks to Honda Aircraft Company for hosting United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual CEO breakfast. Like Honda’s corporate philosophy of “going to the spot” to identify and solve business and community needs, United Way goes to spots in our community that need the most help so we can make a long-term impact.United […]
Community Celebration and NEW United Way Announcement
The community is invited to join United Way of Greater Greensboro on August 31, 5 to 7 p.m., at Belk, Friendly Center in Greensboro, for a celebration like they have never seen before. The celebration, which kicks off United Way’s 2016 campaign, will include free food, drinks, giveaways, a DJ and more and will feature […]
Day of Action Offers Volunteer Opportunities and Kicks Off MeaningFULL Meals Summer Food Program
United Way, The Volunteer Center and BackPack Beginnings Partnering to Feed Children United Way of Greater Greensboro is mobilizing the community on June 21, for Day of Action and continuing the volunteer buzz throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL meals program in partnership with The Volunteer Center of Greensboro and BackPack Beginnings. “June 21 is […]
3rd Annual Family Economic Success Day Offering Free Tax Prep
For those living paycheck to paycheck, on low to moderate income, earning, keeping, and growing one’s income is critical to financial success. United Way of Greater Greensboro knows the importance of a family’s financial health and has teamed up with BB&T Bank to host its third annual Family Economic Success Day, Friday, March 11, 2016. Family […]
Last-Minute Help to Enroll in Affordable Care Act Coverage
In an effort to give uninsured people living in the Greensboro area a last-minute opportunity to enroll in health coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace before the final enrollment deadline on Sunday, January 31, local organizations have planned a series of enrollment events during the last week of January. Get Covered America, […]
Make It A Day On, Not A Day Off
Every January, thousands of Americans come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service. How You Can Serve On Monday, January 18th, The Volunteer Center of Greensboro will be hosting several service projects at Four Seasons Town Centre, benefiting local nonprofits. There will also be a Nonprofit Fair to learn how to get involved in […]
6th Annual Handbags for Hope Raises Nearly $50,000
Greensboro, NC (November 20, 2015) – Final totals are in and United Way of Greater Greensboro’s (UWGG) 6th Annual Handbags for Hope, hosted by Women’s Leadership Council, raised $48,967. Proceeds benefit UWGG’s goal to break the cycle of poverty for individuals and families in the greater Greensboro community. Around 275 people attended the event held […]
8th Annual Leadership Breakfast Will Identify Local Solutions to Break Cycle of Poverty
Greensboro, NC (November 20, 2015) – On December 1, 7:15 – 9:30 a.m. at Bennett College’s Global Learning Center, approximately 150 – 200 people are expected to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s (UWGG) 8th annual African American Leadership (AAL) Breakfast featuring a panel discussion focused on finding ways to break the cycle of poverty. […]
Young Leaders 2015 Trunk-or-Treat
For the past five years, United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders have hosted Trunk-or-Treat for children and their families in the Greensboro community. Young Leaders and community volunteers creatively decorate their vehicle trunks and fill them with candy and other treats for children and their families to enjoy. Each year, Trunk-or-Treat is a fun, […]