The Choices No Family Should Have to Make
By Frank McCain, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Greensboro Every day in Greensboro, families who are doing everything right still face impossible choices: pay the rent or buy groceries; cover childcare or keep a job; fill a prescription or fill the gas tank.These aren’t isolated stories. Nearly 1 in 5 Greensboro residents lives below […]
Jerome’s Journey to Stability
A father’s journey to stability and self-reliance The day Jerome Davis walked into a neighborhood resource fair, he was just hoping to pick up school supplies for his daughter. He didn’t know it would be the first step in transforming his entire life. Jerome had always done whatever it took to provide — working third […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces $4.9 Million Investment to Help End Local Poverty and Names 2025–2026 Board of Directors
Greensboro, NC – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) has announced over $4.9 million in strategic investments to support 45 local programs that are helping individuals and families on their pathways out of poverty. These investments, informed by data and community voice, reflect UWGG’s commitment to both immediate relief and long-term transformation. Included in this total are direct […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro announces new board members and strategic investments
GREENSBORO, NC (July 3, 2024) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) convened its annual meeting, welcoming 11 new and returning board members and unveiling strategic investments exceeding $5 million. This funding bolsters investments supporting 52 transformative programs, including nationally recognized Family Success Centers (FSC) and the innovative Guilford Success Network Pilot (GSN). “United Way […]
Community Support of MeaningFULLMeals Food Drive Especially Needed This Year
Greensboro, NC (July 1, 2024) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is mobilizing the community throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL Meals program in partnership with BackPack Beginnings (BPB). Eleven years ago, UWGG started MeaningFULL Meals as nutrition project that seeks food donations to help feed school children in need during summer break – and this year, the need is greater […]
Six Local Campaign Partners and Volunteer Honored with United Way Spirit of NC Awards
Greensboro, NC (May 17, 2024) – Six local United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) annual campaign partners and one volunteer leader were recently honored with Spirit of North Carolina Awards, which celebrate organizations and individuals for their exemplary partnership demonstrated through fundraising, volunteering, outstanding leadership, and creative team building. The Spirit of North Carolina Award offers local United Ways an opportunity to nominate […]
30 Years of Volunteering
Heather Milligan’s journey with United Way began in Concord, New Hampshire, in the early 1990s with what was then Merrimack County United Way. She started volunteering after experiencing deep gratitude for the benefits that United Way helped make possible for her family. Her son, at age 3, was non-verbal and soon diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, […]
United Way Leader Selected for Distinguished Worldwide Leadership Program
Local leader in Greensboro chosen as one of 12 inaugural participants of United Way Worldwide’s program aimed at building a stronger, more equitable future United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is excited to announce that its own Julia Thomas, Associate Vice-President of Development, has been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s new Next-Generation Leaders […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro hosts Conversations with Community Leaders, Featuring Panel Discussion on Health Disparities and the Impact on Our Community
United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is excited to invite you to attend Conversations with Community Leaders featuring a panel discussion on Health Disparities and the Impact on Our Community on December 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dana Auditorium, located at Guilford College. Make plans to attend UWGG’s last event of the year […]
United Way Hosts Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 29
Thousands of Children and Families Are Expected to Attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat Hosted by Young Leaders Greensboro, NC (October 19, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) and Young Leaders (YL) will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 29, 2 – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the […]