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 […]
United Way Excited to Announce 2016 Pacesetters!
Seventeen companies have joined forces with United Way of Greater Greensboro to launch the 2016 United Way Pacesetter Campaign. The Pacesetter Campaign hopes to raise $1 million through August 31, 2016. Pacesetters represent a strong commitment to supporting long-term solutions addressing poverty that teach, coach and inspire the 57,000 people in Greensboro struggling to obtain basic […]
United Way Welcomes New Board Members
On June 8, at its annual meeting, United Way of Greater Greensboro donors voted unanimously to welcome five new members to its board of directors. Constituents also voted to accept term renewals for twelve existing board members. The United Way of Greater Greensboro board of directors provides direction, support, guidance, and governance to the organization […]
United Way Receives Lincoln Financial Foundation Grant
United Way of Greater Greensboro has received a $250,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation in support of collaborative solutions addressing poverty, including educational opportunities for children and families at United Way’s Family Success Center. The Family Success Center is a community collaboration to empower families to achieve their goals through job skills training and […]
New United Way Community Impact Model Attracts Supporters Contributing $10.4 Million
United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to announce over 13,000 caring people contributed a total of $10,400,000 to advance United Way’s new approach for leading local solutions addressing poverty. “Poverty can devastate a community not focused on local solutions. It not only impacts the poor and those in need, but also negatively impacts business development […]
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 […]
Five Local Campaigns Receive United Way Spirit of NC Awards
Five out of 14 statewide recipients of this year’s United Way of North Carolina Spirit of North Carolina awards are United Way of Greater Greensboro partners. Each year, the United Way of North Carolina recognizes and awards companies and organizations that have demonstrated strong community support through local United Way involvement. The Spirit of North […]
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, […]
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. […]