White House Summit for My Brother’s Keeper Communities in NC Takes Place at United Way of Greater Greensboro
In advance of the President’s trip to Greensboro for the student forum hosted by ESPN, The White House, in coordination with Bloomberg Associates, hosted a summit on My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) in North Carolina to highlight progress and provide technical assistance to bolster local efforts. The summit took place at United Way of Greater Greensboro. […]
CEO Breakfast hosted by Honda Aircraft Company: August 26, 2016
A very special thanks to Honda Aircraft Company for hosting United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual CEO breakfast. Like Honda’s corporate philosophy of “going to the spot” to identify and solve business and community needs, United Way goes to spots in our community that need the most help so we can make a long-term impact.United […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
United Way of Greater Greensboro’s (UWGG) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that UWGG has earned this top distinction. Charity Navigator evaluates charities based on financial health, accountability and transparency. Only the most […]
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 […]
Day of Action Offers Volunteer Opportunities and Kicks Off MeaningFULL Meals Summer Food Program
United Way, The Volunteer Center and BackPack Beginnings Partnering to Feed Children United Way of Greater Greensboro is mobilizing the community on June 21, for Day of Action and continuing the volunteer buzz throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL meals program in partnership with The Volunteer Center of Greensboro and BackPack Beginnings. “June 21 is […]
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 […]
IRS to Fund VITA at up to $30 Million
Last week, legislation passed out of the Senate Finance Committee that would formally authorize the federal VITA grant matching program and give the IRS authority to fund VITA at up to $30 million, absent specific appropriations from Congress. While this is only the first step in the policymaking process, it is a BIG step. And United Way played […]
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 […]