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
Volunteering. Making a Difference.
UWGG recently celebrated National Volunteer Week and is extremely thankful to the over 100 volunteers who took on a variety of needs, including cleaning up local parks, donating diapers and hygiene products to families in need, signing up to mentor local children, and more. We wrapped up our week of service on Earth Day by […]
Seven United Way Partners Honored with Spirit of NC Awards
Greensboro, NC (February 28, 2022) – Seven local United Way of Greater Greensboro partners will be honored with Spirit of North Carolina Awards at United Way of North Carolina’s annual award event on March 1, 2022. Every year, United Way of North Carolina recognizes organizations that have succeeded in raising funds to support their community and […]
We Work Better Together
The Institute of Emerging Issues and NC Better2Gether team housed at NC State University is officially calling today TwosDay, in honor of today’s date: 2/22/22. To commemorate this day, NC Better 2Gether is celebrating 22 people who work in communities to solve problems that hold us back and to build support for ideas that move […]
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE
“Mr. Sutton was the one who kept me going. I don’t think I would have graduated without his support.“ – Dominique Alexander As a retired NC A&T State University basketball coach, Bill Sutton is no stranger to offering young men motivation, and as a young man navigating the ups and downs of life, Dominique Alexander is […]
Local NFL Star, Emmanuel Moseley, Helping 57 Families During Holiday Season
MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND – PLEASE RESPOND Local NFL Star, Emmanuel Moseley Helping 57 Families During Holiday Season On December 8, two lucky families will go on a $1,000 shopping spree at Wal-Mart, additional families will be given $100 gift cards GREENSBORO, NC (December 6, 2021) – Local NFL star Emmanuel Moseley wants to spread a little holiday […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Seeking Requests for Proposals Supporting Bold Goal Efforts to End Poverty
GREENSBORO, NC (November 19, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is pleased to announce it is seeking grant applications from human service organizations through an open and competitive process to support achieving its Bold Goal of 3,000 households leaving generational poverty by 2030. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on January 14, 2022, and interested organizations can […]
Public Invited to Attend United Way’s 14th Annual Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership, Dec. 14
Greensboro, NC (November 17, 2021) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s 14th Annual Conversations with Community Leaders hosted by African American Leadership (AAL) on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hosted on Zoom, this free event invites attendees to learn about and share solutions for local issues affecting […]
Candy & COVID-19 Vaccines – Trunk-or-Treat Giving Out Both!
Greensboro, NC (October 4, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Young Leaders (YL) Affinity Group will host their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 2 to 4 p.m. in the United Way parking lot located at 1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro. This year’s event will require attendees to follow several safety precautions, offer candy and […]
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, […]
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE LAUNCH
MeaningFULL Meals – Host a Drive – Drop off Your Donations – It’s That Easy!
In the summer months, many local children do not have access to nutritious meals and go hungry. You can be part of the solution by supporting MeaningFULL Meals this July.
United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is mobilizing the community throughout July in partnership with BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad to collect as much food as possible to support summer nutrition programs.
Simply host a drive in July, and drop off your donations at BackPack Beginnings by August 5.
EVERYTHING you need to host a drive can be found in this easy to follow and print TOOLKIT!
Theories of Change: The Centennial Series hosted by Young Leaders
Topic: Helping Youth Prepare for Success in College, Work & Life
July 13 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Hosted on Zoom | RSVP Here.
Topic: Helping Youth Prepare for Success in College, Work & Life
JOIN US for our next Theories of Change series on July 13 from 12 – 1 p.m. via zoom! Young Leaders and our featured guest speaker, Jason Purnell, will talk about how local young leaders and our community at large can work together to prepare youth to be successful in college, work, and life. Purnell’s work focuses on how socioeconomic factors influence health outcomes and will tell us more about how education access is one component of social determinants of health!
Theories of Change: The Centennial Series hosted by African American Leadership
Topic: Promoting Adequate, Safe & Affordable Housing & Shelter
August 10 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Hosted on Zoom | RSVP Here.
Topic: Promoting Adequate, Safe & Affordable Housing & Shelter
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $100 – CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW
You’re invited to join us on September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grandover Resort for United Way’s Community Speakers Series. Our featured speaker, Stephanie Land, is the author of MAID, her bestselling autobiography about motherhood, hard work, and navigating poverty which inspired the award-winning Netflix series of the same name. Land writes and speaks to expose systemic issues related to poverty and to empower change. This is your chance to hear her story and inspiring remarks in person… and have lunch!
TOPIC: “Hard work, low pay, and a mother’s will to survive”
September 12, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Grandover Resort
All event proceeds support United Way’s efforts to END poverty.
KRS-One is a legend in the hip hop game – an emcee with both rhymes and reason. His name stands for “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone” which is fitting, because he’s also known as “Teacha.” Make no mistake, you will not want to miss this show! KRS-One is a renowned hip-hop artist, activist, and author who will be in town for one night only, performing his music and spreading a message of peace, love, and unity. This message is at the heart of United Way’s work and we couldn’t think of anyone better to headline our 100 Years of Good Vibes concert series.
BUY TICKETS HERE!
African American Leadership Mixer
- Ben’s Boys. RSVP here.
Women United Mixer
- TBA. RSVP here.
Young Leaders Centennial Mixer
- Bourbon Bowl. RSVP here.
