WOMEN UNITED
Are you a woman looking to get involved in your community?
Women United members (WU) are community leaders who are focused on 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.
Women United is about women helping women.
Women United members (WU) are community leaders who are focused on 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. If you make your gift online, be sure to click “Women United” under the Engagement Group section.
FOCUS & INITIATIVES
Helping women and families in our community succeed
WU has been instrumental in empowering women in our community to overcome challenges and barriers to succeed. The group helps local women and families move from poverty to financial stability by offering skills training, coaching and mentoring.
Community Speaker Series
Hosted by WU every other year, United Way’s Community Speaker Series convenes multi-generational women from across our community to learn together, connect with one another, and be inspired while supporting the work of United Way
Handbags for Hope Auction
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
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
Be a part of United Way’s movement to end poverty. 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 at least two affinity group exclusive volunteer opportunities throughout the year
Host Events the Help End 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 Julie Longmire Dauray at 336-378-5023.
STORIES OF IMPACT
United Way Announces New President and CEO
Khari Garvin Selected to Lead Organization Efforts to End Poverty, Public Invited to Meet Garvin at Virtual Lunch and Learn August 12 GREENSBORO, NC (July 20, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today that Khari Garvin has been named President and CEO and will begin leading the organization’s strategy to end local poverty on July […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Awards $1 Million in Grants to Address Local Housing Disparities – Grants will help more than 300 households recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19
GREENSBORO, NC (July 15, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce it is leveraging the first $1 million of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s recent $10 million gift, to award five grants to local organizations leading programs supporting innovative solutions addressing housing disparities. As part of UWGG’s focus on ending local poverty, […]
MeaningFULL Meals Helps Feed Children Over Summer Months, Public Encouraged to Get Involved
Greensboro, NC (June 23, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is mobilizing the community throughout July with its annual MeaningFULL meals program in partnership with BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad. Eight years ago, UWGG and The Volunteer Center started MeaningFULL Meals, a nutrition project that seeks food donations to help feed school children in need while […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces 2021-22 Board Members, Leadership and Campaign Chairs
Greensboro, NC (June 16, 2021) – At its recent annual meeting, United Way of Greater Greensboro donors unanimously voted to accept the following community leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. Alana Allen, NC A&T SU and I Am A Queen Anthony Boyd, First Bank Tracie Catlett, Greensboro Day School Tiffany Crenshaw, Intellect Resources Tabitha […]
Community Members Donate 600+ Basic Needs Kit to Benefit Local Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
United Way Young Leader’s Basic Needs Kits Surpasses Goal, Makes a Difference When United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Young Leaders affinity group cabinet learned that every night in Greensboro more than 900 people go to sleep homeless, they sprang into action. United, they organized a new volunteer opportunity and invited the entire community to participate […]
United Way Promotes Volunteerism on United Way Worldwide Day of Action, June 21
Greensboro, NC (June 3, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro, in partnership with The Volunteer Center of the Triad, is promoting volunteerism on United Way’s Day of Action, June 21. On and around June 21, tens of thousands of people across the globe will volunteer as part of United Way worldwide’s Day of Action. Locally in […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders Host Basic Needs Kits Drive, Entire Community Invited to Volunteer
Greensboro, NC (May 4, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro Young Leaders invites members of the public to host “Basic Needs Item” drives. “The volunteer leadership of United Way Young Leaders was inspired into action after learning that every night in Greensboro more than 900 people go to sleep homeless. Basic needs kits are a simple way to provide practical help […]
Community Volunteer Collects 4,000+ Baby Items
Every year, United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities in partnership with the Volunteer Center of the Triad and various partner agencies to celebrate National Volunteer Week. This year, as many continue to social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic, UWGG encouraged community members to host Baby Items drives for items […]
United Way Announces Interim Leader, Launching President and CEO Search
Current United Way of Greater Greensboro Chief Financial Officer, Brian Graham will Lead Organizational Operations Until a New CEO is Hired GREENSBORO, NC (April 8, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today that its current Chief Financial Officer, Brian Graham will assume the organization’s interim leadership role of Chief Operating Officer, until a […]
United Way Promotes Safe Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week, April 19-23
Greensboro, NC (April 2, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG), in partnership with The Volunteer Center of the Triad and local community organizations, is promoting safe volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week, April 19-23, 2021. All are encouraged to get involved in an at-home or safe in-person opportunity. Visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org/Volunteer to sign up for an opportunity […]
2021 MeaningFULL Meals Summer Food Drive Collection
Entire Month of July | Various times and locations
Thank you for your interest in hosting a MeaningFULL Meals summer food drive. In the summer months, many local children do not have access to nutritious meals and go hungry. You are invited to be part of the solution by supporting MeaningFULL Meals this July. Thanks to BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad for their partnership on this impactful annual event.
Lunch & Learn with United Way’s New President & CEO, Khari Garvin
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 12-1 p.m. | Zoom
RSVP today for this Lunch and Learn Series by clicking here. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet Khari Garvin, United Way of Greater Greensboro’s new President & CEO!
This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from:
99th Annual Campaign Kickoff & Bold Goal Announcement
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 7:30 – 9 a.m. | Elm & Bain
Make plans to attend United Way’s 99th Annual Campaign Kickoff and discover our community’s new Bold Goal to end local poverty! Free breakfast and coffee served. RSVP TODAY
Community Speaker Series Featuring Rev. Naomi Tutu, Hosted by African American Leadership
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Koury Convention Center
Make plans to attend United Way’s Annual Community Speaker Series featuring Rev. Naomi Tutu, Hosted by African American Leadership. Check back soon to RSVP!
United Way’s 99th Community Celebration Concert at Oden Brewery
Wednesday, September 30, 2021 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Oden Brewery
Make plans to attend United Way’s 99th Community Celebration Concert at Oden Brewery. Check back soon for more information!
2021 Trunk or Treat hosted by Young Leaders
Saturday, October 23 | 2 – 4 p.m. | United Way’s parking lot
Join us for this fun, family-friendly event! Volunteers needed. Check back to learn more and sign up.
2021 Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | All across Greensboro!
Join us to spread the word about United Way’s efforts to end poverty AND help raise funds to support this work. Check back to sign up to be a Giving Tuesday Ambassador.
2021 Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by AAL
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Location TBA
Hosted by African American Leadership, join us for this annual event. Learn something new about a relevant topic and help generate solutions with fellow attendees. Check back to RSVP!
