United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders Host Basic Needs Kits Drive, Entire Community Invited to Volunteer
Greensboro, NC (May 4, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders invites members of the public to host “Basic Needs Item” drives. “The volunteer leadership of United Way Young Leaders was inspired into action after learning that every night in Greensboro more than 900 people go to sleep homeless. Basic needs kits are a simple way to provide practical help […]
Community Volunteer Collects 4,000+ Baby Items
Every year, United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities in partnership with the Volunteer Center of the Triad and various partner agencies to celebrate National Volunteer Week. This year, as many continue to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic, UWGG encouraged community members to host Baby Items drives for items […]
United Way Promotes Safe Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week, April 19-23
Greensboro, NC (April 2, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG), in partnership with The Volunteer Center of the Triad and local community organizations, is promoting safe volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week, April 19-23, 2021. All are encouraged to get involved in an at-home or safe in-person opportunity. Visit uw.forcefieldnc.com/Volunteer to sign up for an opportunity […]
Public Invited to Attend Virtually End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series Hosted by United Way Young Leaders, April 8
Greensboro, NC (March 22, 2021) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s (UWGG) End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series on April 8, 12- 1 p.m., which will focus on overcoming the impacts of student debt. The free Zoom event, hosted by UWGG’s Young Leaders affinity group, will feature speaker Demarcus Andrews. Demarcus, NC Policy and Outreach […]
United Way President & CEO Hired by Visa, Inc. to Lead Global Diversity and Corporate Responsibility
GREENSBORO, NC (March 16, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today that Michelle Gethers-Clark is leaving as the organization’s President and CEO, effective, April 16, to become the Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility for Visa, Inc. In this newly created role, Gethers-Clark will be responsible for further elevating Visa’s […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Seeking Requests for Proposal to Address Housing Disparities
United Way is leveraging $1 million of recent $10 million MacKenzie Scott Gift to help households recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19 GREENSBORO, NC (March 15, 2021) –United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce it is leveraging the first $1 million of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s recent $10 million gift, by seeking […]
Seven Local United Way Community Partners Receive United Way Spirit of NC Awards
Winners include Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard L.L.P., City of Greensboro, Cone Health System, Guilford County Schools, Lincoln Financial Group, Morrisette Paper, and Syngenta Greensboro, NC (March 3, 2021) – Seven local United Way of Greater Greensboro community partners were honored with Spirit of North Carolina Awards at United Way of North Carolina’s annual award […]
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 […]