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
United Way Selects YWCA as New Lead Partner for Second Family Success Center
Greensboro, NC (May 26, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce it has selected YWCA of Greensboro as the new lead partner to operate its second Family Success Center (FSC) which will now be located at the Shirley T. Frye YWCA Greensboro building at 1807 East Wendover Avenue. “We are thrilled […]
United Way Seeking Volunteers to Promote and Participate in its Mentoring Matters Initiative During Juneteenth Greensboro Celebration and on Worldwide Day of Action
Greensboro, NC (June 17, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is honored to sponsor Greensboro Juneteenth’s Celebration and is seeking volunteers to help promote its Mentoring Matters initiative during the Celebration’s Black Truck Food Festival on June 17, 5 – 11 p.m. at LeBauer Park, located at 208 Davie St, Greensboro, NC 27401. UWGG is looking for […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Accepting Applications for Open President & CEO Role
Greensboro, NC (April 24, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today Chapel Hill-based Developmental Associates has been selected to lead a national search for a new UWGG President and CEO, and applications for the position are being accepted through May 23, 2023. Developmental Associates specializes in finding top tier candidates for high […]
United Way Hosts Celebration to Recognize its Volunteers for Their Efforts to End Local Poverty
United Way of Greater Greensboro Invites its Volunteers to a Celebration to Express its Gratitude, and to Honor Three Key Volunteers with First Ever Volunteer UNITED Awards Greensboro, NC (April 21, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is recognizing and celebrating all its dedicated volunteers who directly impact its work to end local […]
VOLUNTEERS UNITED – Meet Cammie Cummings
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, United Way is excited to celebrate Cammie Cummings, a local go-getter and volunteer champion who makes an impact in everything she does. Cammie has volunteered with United Way for 4 years and is currently chairing United Way’s Young Leaders (YL) Affinity Group. Young Leader members are emerging community leaders […]
Ben & Jerry’s Partners with United Way for Free Cone Day April 3
Event at Friendly Center in Greensboro will promote United Way of Greater Greensboro’s efforts to end local poverty Greensboro, NC (March 31, 2023) – Ben & Jerry’s Friendly Center and United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) are excited to invite the public to enjoy a free scoop of ice cream at this year’s Ben & Jerry’s Free […]
United Way Celebrates Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week, April 17-21
Greensboro, NC (March 22, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro, in partnership with The Volunteer Center of the Triad, is celebrating and promoting volunteerism this National Volunteer Week, April 17-21, 2023. Community members are encouraged to participate and get involved during the week. Visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org/Volunteer to view opportunities and sign up. Opportunities for both […]
United Way’s First Public Midyear Report Shows 121 Households Left Poverty, Thousands Receiving Supports and Services
Public Invited to Attend Virtual Event to Learn More About United Way’s Strategy and Latest Outcomes to End Local Poverty Greensboro, NC (March 8, 2023) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to invite the community to a virtual lunch and learn presenting its first-ever public midyear outcomes report, which will provide details on […]
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.
