United Way of Greater Greensboro to Welcome Spike Lee for Speaker Series May 15, Honor James “Smitty” Smith with Lifetime Achievement Award
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACT: Dana Carter, United Way of Greater Greensboro Ph: 336-378-6617 dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org (Greensboro, NC – April 27, 2015) – On Friday, May 15, United Way of Greater Greensboro will welcome celebrated American filmmaker Spike Lee as keynote speaker for its 2015 African American Leadership (AAL) Speaker Series luncheon. All are welcome to attend this […]
Samet Corporation Announces Gift to Support United Way of Greater Greensboro Campaign
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACT: Jeff Kass, Samet Corporation Phone: 336-544-2665 jkass@SametCorp.com Dana Carter, United Way of Greater Greensboro Phone: 336-378-6617 Dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org (Greensboro, NC – April 24, 2015) – To advance the critical work of United Way of Greater Greensboro, Samet Corporation has committed to contributing $30,000 over three years to United Way in […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Raises $11.1 Million for Community Impact
(Greensboro, NC – April 14, 2015) – “Greensboro citizens have made their voices heard through their generosity and compassion for this community,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “We hear you loud and clear: We are kicking poverty out.” United Way of Greater Greensboro is on a long-term […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro, Guilford Child Development Partner To Break Cycle of Poverty
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACT Dana Carter United Way of Greater Greensboro (p) 336-378-6617 (e) dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org Pilot Family Success Center For Neighborhoods in 27406 (Greensboro, NC – March 9, 2015) — United Way of Greater Greensboro, with its lead partner Guilford Child Development, is driving the effort to implement Greensboro’s first Family Success Center to […]
Spirit of North Carolina Award Recipients Announced by United Way of North Carolina, Greensboro Celebrates Five Honorees
(Greensboro, NC – February 19, 2015) – On an annual basis, United Way of North Carolina recognizes and awards extraordinary companies and organizations that have demonstrated commitment and support to their community through partnerships and engagement with local United Ways. This year, United Way of Greater Greensboro is thrilled to recognize five recipients of this […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro, Community Partners Offer Free Tax Preparation in Greater Greensboro
(Greensboro, NC – February 10, 2015) – It’s tax season and there is a lot to know. United Way of Greater Greensboro is helping individuals and families access free tax preparation services available in our community to keep and grow their money. “Our community’s free tax preparation services will help many families get Earned Income […]
City of Greensboro accepts White House challenge, partners with United Way of Greater Greensboro to improve outcomes for young people
(Greensboro, NC – January 28, 2015) — The City of Greensboro has proudly accepted the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Community Challenge launched by President Obama in 2014. The MBK initiative aims to improve life outcomes for all young people, including boys and young men of color, and to ensure that all youth can achieve their […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Awards $275,000 in Grants to Address Community Needs
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Dana Carter United Way of Greater Greensboro Dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org Phone: 336-378-6617 Greensboro, NC – November 21, 2014 – United Way of Greater Greensboro is focused on supporting solutions that improve the quality of life for all in Greater Greensboro. It does this, in part, by investing in new, innovative community programs. […]
Building Bridges Toward a Stronger Economy – Dec. 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:30am-2:30pm Clarion Hotel Hotel 415 S Swing Road Greensboro, NC 27409 Join us to learn how we can Break the Cycle of Poverty by Building Bridges to a Stronger Economy. United Way of Greater Greensboro has partnered with Piedmont Together as a host for the upcoming Piedmont Together Equity Summit on December […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Welcomes Jason Bohrer as 2014 Campaign Chair
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dana Carter United Way of Greater Greensboro Ph: 336-378-6617 dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org (Greensboro, NC – October 6, 2014) –The 2014 United Way of Greater Greensboro campaign is underway with a new campaign chair at the helm. Jason Bohrer, partner at management consulting firm Newbold Advisors, will lead the 2014 campaign; his goal: […]