United Way of Greater Greensboro Kicking Off 98th Year Today, Will Have Exciting Virtual Events Throughout September
United Way launching virtual campaigns today, giving away a car tomorrow, and later in the month hosting Misty Copeland at its speakers series, and having a concert featuring J. Timber Greensboro, NC (September 1, 2020) – The entire community is invited to virtually join United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) as it officially kicks off its 98th year by […]
$25,000 Granted to Three Local Nonprofits Helping People Impacted by Coronavirus
To-Date, Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce Has Granted Over $2.2 Million to 100 Local Nonprofits Greensboro, NC (July 23, 2020) –In its tenth round of funding, the Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce granted $25,145 to 3 local nonprofits providing services to people impacted by the Coronavirus. To-date the Taskforce has granted a total of $2,222,628 to 100 local nonprofits […]
MeaningFULL Meals Helps to Feed Children Over Summer Months, Public Encouraged to Get Involved
Greensboro, NC (June 23, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro is mobilizing the community throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL meals program in partnership with BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad. Seven years ago, United Way and The Volunteer Center started MeaningFULL Meals, a nutrition project that seeks food donations to help feed […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces 2020-21 Board Members, Campaign Chairs
Greensboro, NC (June 22, 2020) – At its recent annual meeting, United Way of Greater Greensboro donors unanimously voted to accept Charlie Brinkman of Merrill Lynch to serve as a new member of the Board of Directors, chaired by Kim Gatling of Fox Rothschild. The following volunteers have also accepted appointments for the 2020-21 annual campaign: Campaign […]
Leaders of all ages, ethnicities, sectors needed to solve this by Michelle Gethers-Clark
This letter by Michelle Gethers-Clark, United Way of Greater Greensboro President & CEO, was originally published in the Triad Business Journal, here. Where do we go from here? Our desire to move forward and do something to help can be paralyzed by too many options or not knowing where to start. The issues of race, equity […]
United Way Promotes Safe Volunteerism On United Way Worldwide Day of Action, June 19
Greensboro, NC (June 11, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro, in partnership with The Volunteer Center of the Triad and local community organizations, is promoting safe volunteer opportunities on United Way’s Day of Action, June 19. On and around June 19, tens of thousands of people across the globe will volunteer as part of United Way […]
A Note from Michelle Gethers-Clark: Reflection and Action – Join Us on Friday
Published June 2, 2020- Hello United Way Team, Board of Directors, Volunteers, Donors, Partners and Friends, United Way of Greater Greensboro seeks to reflect with you and frame a vision for action linked to our humanity. While we are grateful for our blessings, we also share a common dream for our children to live a […]
CODA Connections Clients Sign Messages of Love and Gratitude
Over the past nine weeks, the Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce has granted a total of $2,173,849 to 97 local nonprofits helping thousands of individuals and families impacted by COVID-19. One of those 97 nonprofits is CODA Connections, Inc., a local nonprofit that services families impacted by deafness. CODA Connections was granted Virus Relief Fund dollars […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces Over $5 Million In Annual Grants Aimed at ENDing Local Poverty
Greensboro, NC (May 29, 2020) – United Way of Greater Greensboro creates partnerships that are working together to END local poverty and is pleased to announce 62 local nonprofit programs and initiatives received $5,033,358 in its annual, 2020-2021 strategic partner grant investment. All investment decisions are led by local volunteers who review grant applications. Thanks to this […]
Over $37,000 Granted to Five Local Nonprofits Helping People Impacted by Coronavirus
To-Date, Over $2 Million Granted to 97 Local Nonprofits, GSO Virus Relief Taskforce Wants to Raise an Additional $1 Million to Support Relief Efforts Greensboro, NC (May 21, 2020) – In its eighth round of funding, the Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce granted $37,669 to 5 local nonprofits providing services to people impacted by the Coronavirus. Over […]