Category: Impact

Join us for an annual gathering of African American Leadership members and community leaders.

Hear updates about community-based strategies that are helping young people achieve their full potential, giving families tools to become financially stable, and increasing access care to help people lead healthy lives.

Due to limited capacity, registration is now closed.  If you would like to attend, please contact Artis Farrington at 336-378-6600 or Artis.Farrington@UnitedWayGSO.org  to be added to the waiting list. All wait listed individuals will be notified by Wed., Nov. 27th regarding your attendance status.

For more information about African American Leadership or this event, contact Radiah.Pinckney@UnitedWayGSO.org.

Many families in our community walk a financial tightrope — one unanticipated expense on medical care or other necessities may place a large stress on the family budget. United Way of Greater Greensboro knows that helping people avoid financial crises and maintain good health improves quality of life for all.

United Way of Greater Greensboro is partnering with Coast2Coast  Rx Card, a medical discount card that benefits individuals and our community.

With no restrictions on age, income status, or existing health conditions, the benefits of the card extend to everyone: Those without insurance, the underinsured, and those with high deductibles or prescriptions not covered by their health plan.

In addition to prescription drug discounts, the Coast2Coast card offers a wide range of discounts on dental, vision, hearing, veterinary services, diabetic equipment and supplies, lab and imaging services as well as discounts on most pet prescriptions – the ones that can be filled at a pharmacy.   The card benefits individuals or the entire family; is printed in English and Spanish with no paperwork to complete; there is no fee ever charged for the card; there are no age, income or other exclusions and no expiration date.

Every time the card is used to fill a prescription, the user will receive an average 65% discount and the United Way of Greater Greensboro will receive a $1.25 donation for investment in local health services.  The more the cards are used, the greater the investment.

The card is easy to get and easy to use. To get your Coast2Coast Rx Card, visit the C2C website, United Way’s office (1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro), or many community partners.

For more information please contact Crystal Broadnax, MS, Community Investment Specialist Health, at 336-378-5024 or Crystal.broadnax@unitedwaygso.org.

United Way of Greater Greensboro is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping improve financial stability in our community.

Did you know 1 in 2 North Carolinians lack the savings to cover basic expenses for three months if unemployment, a medical emergency or other crisis leads to a loss of stable income? (Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2010)

Volunteers are needed to help low- to moderate-income families file their taxes through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Volunteers will file federal and state income tax returns for free for people who make $53,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Many low- to moderate-income families pay $200 or more for tax preparation services. When you’re walking a financial tightrope, saving $200 or more can make a big difference in preventing a financial crisis.  By helping families make every dollar go farther, United Way is offering solutions that move people towards financial independence and a better quality of life.

As a volunteer, you will meet with taxpayers, answer their questions, prepare returns online with the information they provide. It takes 30 minutes to prepare a simple return. Volunteers are expected to commit to 12-30 hours during the tax filing season, but exact hours are flexible. There are several locations throughout Greensboro.

The software does all the math for you; no prior accounting or tax knowledge needed. All training is provided by the IRS. Volunteers must pass a test online in order to be certified, and agree to Standards of Conduct. You should be friendly, able to think logically, an accurate typist, and have basic computer and Internet skills.

To apply as a VITA Tax Prep Volunteer, contact Sarah Glover by email (Sarah.Glover@UnitedWayGSO.org) to indicate your interest, and further details will be provided.

Click here to read through a few frequently asked questions. For more information, contact Sarah Glover at 336-378-5036 or Sarah.Glover@UnitedWayGSO.org.