College Students Invited to Apply for United Way’s Free, Local Alternative Spring Break Program
Greensboro, NC (January 15, 2019) – United Way of Greater Greensboro is seeking college students to participate in a free, local Alternative Spring Break, March 4 – 8, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m daily. Interested students must complete a short application by February 15, by visiting uw.forcefieldnc.com/SpringBreak. In its second year, this program […]
Mentoring Matters – Part 2 of 2: Craig’s Story
Part two of a two part mentoring story – click here to read Markell’s story. When Craig attended United Way’s Breakfast with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership in 2017, he was inspired to action. “When I learned about the group’s mentoring initiative and all it was accomplishing, I knew I had to be […]
City of Greensboro and United Way Seek to Engage Volunteers During National Mentoring Month
Greensboro, NC (December 27, 2018) – January is National Mentoring Month. Continuing the tradition, the City of Greensboro and United Way of Greater Greensboro are celebrating the mentoring movement and expanding quality mentoring opportunities. Throughout the month, United Way and the City are encouraging members of the community to make a difference by becoming a […]
Mentoring Matters – Part 1 of 2: Markell’s Story
Part one of a two part mentoring story – stay tuned next month to read Craig’s Story On certain days, Markell has an added spring in his step when he walks to elementary school. Markell says he’s usually excited to see friends and learn from his teachers, but he really gets excited on the days […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Draws 3rd Car Giveaway Semi-Finalist
Greensboro, NC (December 13, 2018) – Giving has its perks! Esther Ngo of Youth Focus’ Act Together Crisis Care was randomly selected to be the third 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 […]
United Way’s 11th Annual Breakfast with Community Leaders Hosted by African American Leadership
Greensboro, NC (December 1, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 4, 7-9:00 a.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, over 200 people are expected to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 11th Annual Breakfast with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership. The event will focus on United Way’s positive progress towards ending poverty and will feature “Faces of Success” […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Draws 2nd Car Giveaway Semi-Finalist
Greensboro, NC (November 8, 2018) – Giving has its perks! Erika Hicks Henderson of Cone Health was randomly selected to be the second 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 $100+ that supports […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Draws 1st Car Giveaway Semi-Finalist
Greensboro, NC (October 30, 2018) – Giving has its perks! Mary Dunning of American National Bank and Trust Company was randomly selected to be the first 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 $100+ that supports our […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday Expects Thousands, Now Sunday October, 28
Greensboro, NC (October 25, 2018) – A police car, a fire truck and a race car—oh my! With rain expected early this weekend, United Way rescheduled its annual Trunk or Treat hosted by Young Leaders to Sunday, October 28, 2 – 4 p.m. in the parking lot of United Way, 1500 Yanceyville Street. Over 2,000 […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders Host Trunk-or-Treat October 27
Greensboro, NC (October 4th, 2018) – Two thousand children and adults are expected to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Young Leaders, October 27, 2 – 4 p.m. in the parking lot of United Way, 1500 Yanceyville Street. Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival is a fun, safe and festive event that is free and open […]