
WOMEN UNITED
WHO WE ARE & OUR FOCUS
Women United members (WU) are community leaders who are committed to empowering and inspiring women to lead community-wide change that ends poverty. Membership is comprised of caring citizens who contribute $1,000 or more annually to United Way of Greater Greensboro.
Members elevate and support United Way’s efforts to end local poverty by helping youth and women create and stay on pathways to employment. This focus is woven into all events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts.
EVENTS – VOLUNTEERING – ADVOCACY
FRIENDS UNITED Mixers
Have a drink, mix and mingle with fellow members and socialize with people who want to make a difference. Invite others to learn more about United Way’s work!
End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series
Virtual event hosted by WU to highlight United Way’s latest efforts that are providing pathways to employment.
Handbags to End Poverty
Hosted by WU, this annual celebration of fashion and compassion raises funds and awareness for the work of United Way. Hundreds of women gather their girlfriends for this energetic live auction of beautiful designer handbags–a fun, fashionable evening, all for a great cause
Volunteering
In addition to mentoring female youth and women, members support career building opportunities like resume writing, mock interviews, and dressing for success at Family Success Centers and across multiple partner agencies. Members also coordinate drives for feminine hygiene products, toiletries which food stamps do not cover, and professional clothing attire.
Advocacy
In 2023, United Way will launch an Advocacy Agenda – WU will play an important role in defining, launching, and achieving these community-wide efforts.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Be a Community Impact Leader
Share your ideas and build relationships with group members, United Way staff and community leaders in a variety of fun and meaningful settings.
Lead Change
Help our community transition 3,000 households out of poverty by 2030. You have an opportunity to support societal change and make history
Be Recognized as a Leadership Donor
Receive philanthropic recognition as a United Way Leadership Donor.
Be a Volunteer Hero
Participate in volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To see all volunteer opportunities, click here.
Host Community Events the Help End Local Poverty
Every year, affinity group members host a variety of community events that create meaningful engagement and true change.
Perks
Network with Community Leaders, receive special invitations and early ticket access to events. You’ll also receive a Caring Club Card that gets you special discounts from restaurants and businesses.
LEARN MORE & JOIN US
For more information about the Women United, please contact Holly Beck at holly.beck@unitedwaygso.org or 336-378-5022.
STORIES OF IMPACT
Attend to learn more about Family Success Centers and UWGG’s integrated approach to ending poverty.
Join us on Wednesday, June 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at United Way of Greater Greensboro for a quick annual business update and the election of our board members and officers!
All 2022 Campaign donors are invited to attend and cast election votes.
Attend celebrations and volunteer locally. Individual and group volunteer opportunities will be available. More details to come!
All month long, we’re hosting a summer nutrition food drive to help stock our Mentoring Matters-supported school food pantries and other Title 1 schools.
Attend to learn more about Family Success Centers and UWGG’s integrated approach to ending poverty.
Come to learn more about African American Leadership and how you can become more involved!
Come to learn more about Women United and how you can become more involved!
Come to learn more about Young Leaders and how you can become more involved!
Meetings with Employee Campaign Managers to provide updates and best practices on how to successfully conduct a corporate campaign.
For more information about this event, contact Julia Thomas at julia.thomas@unitedwaygso.org.
Attend to celebrate United Way’s annual campaign kickoff – enjoy a free breakfast, mingle with local executive and community leaders, and discover ways you can support United Way’s efforts to end local poverty. Register HERE.
Join us to learn about our Affinity Groups and get more involved with UWGG’s work.
Attend to learn more about Family Success Centers and UWGG’s integrated approach to ending poverty.
For more information about this event, contact Elizabeth Green at elizabethgreen@unitedwaygso.org
Safe fun opportunity for kids & families – register to host a trunk or volunteer to make the event possible.
Attend to learn more about Family Success Centers and UWGG’s integrated approach to ending poverty.