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 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 […]
Public Invited to Attend Virtually End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series Hosted by United Way Young Leaders, April 8
Greensboro, NC (March 22, 2021) – The public is invited to attend United Way of Greater Greensboro’s (UWGG) End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series on April 8, 12- 1 p.m., which will focus on overcoming the impacts of student debt. The free Zoom event, hosted by UWGG’s Young Leaders affinity group, will feature speaker Demarcus Andrews. Demarcus, NC Policy and Outreach […]
United Way President & CEO Hired by Visa, Inc. to Lead Global Diversity and Corporate Responsibility
GREENSBORO, NC (March 16, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced today that Michelle Gethers-Clark is leaving as the organization’s President and CEO, effective, April 16, to become the Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility for Visa, Inc. In this newly created role, Gethers-Clark will be responsible for further elevating Visa’s […]
United Way of Greater Greensboro Seeking Requests for Proposal to Address Housing Disparities
United Way is leveraging $1 million of recent $10 million MacKenzie Scott Gift to help households recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19 GREENSBORO, NC (March 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, by seeking […]
United Way Kicks Off 21-Day Equity Challenge, Public Invited to Participate
Greensboro, NC (March 4, 2021) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is continuing its work to promote justice and equity with a new 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. Members of the public are encouraged to sign up today at www.unitedwaygso.org/challenge. UWGG openly acknowledges that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of living united and believes all people should live […]
Seven Local United Way Community Partners Receive United Way Spirit of NC Awards
Winners include Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard L.L.P., City of Greensboro, Cone Health System, Guilford County Schools, Lincoln Financial Group, Morrisette Paper, and Syngenta Greensboro, NC (March 3, 2021) – Seven local United Way of Greater Greensboro community partners were honored with Spirit of North Carolina Awards at United Way of North Carolina’s annual award […]
Public Invited to Attend Virtually End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series Hosted by United Way Women United, March 18
Greensboro, NC (March 2, 2021) – The public is invited to attend the latest session of End Poverty: The Lunch and Learn Series hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Women United donor affinity group. Hosted on Zoom, the session will take place on March 18, 12- 1 p.m. Speakers Dr. Nannette Funderburk and Cheri Timmons will focus […]
From Hello to Help, NC 211 is Here – Celebrate 211 Day, Feb. 11, with United Way
Greensboro, NC (February 11, 2021) – In a crisis, in a disaster, in a pandemic, NC 211 is here to help North Carolinians get connected to food, housing assistance, healthcare resources, and much more. On February 11th, United Ways and 211 call centers across the country are celebrating 211 Day. NC 211 is a United-Way-funded information […]
College Students Invited to Participate in United Way’s Virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge
Greensboro, NC (February 9, 2020) – Spring break looks different for college students this year and so does United Way of Greater Greensboro’s annual Alternative Spring Break program. Local college students are invited to participate in United Way’s virtual Alternative Spring Break Challenge, happening now through March 2. Students who complete the three challenges will be […]
2021 National Volunteer Week
April 19 – 23 | Various opportunities across Greensboro
This National Volunteer Week (April 19-23, 2021), be sure to make a difference. United Way of Greater Greensboro, The Volunteer Center and partner agencies are pleased to provide you with a variety of ways to give and volunteer your time. Both in-person and at-home opportunities are available. Click here to sign up and check back often, as additional needs will be added.
2021 End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series hosted by UWGG Leadership Circles
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom
All are invited to join United Way’s Leadership Circles for the next session of End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series on May 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stay tuned for the topic announcement.
RSVP here.
This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from:
2021 Human Race 5k/Walk by The Volunteer Center of the Triad
Saturday, June 5, 2021 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | LeBauer park
Join Team United Way for The Volunteer Center of the Triad’s annual Human Race 5k/Walk! Check back soon for more information on how to sign up and get involved.
2021 United Way Annual Meeting and Business Update
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Zoom
Join us on Zoom for United Way’s Annual Meeting and Business Update. All donors are welcome! Click here to RSVP.
2021 United Way Day of Action
Saturday, June 19, 2021 | Various times and locations
Join us for United Way’s annual worldwide Day of Action! Check back soon for local volunteer opportunities at various times and locations.
2021 MeaningFULL Meals Summer Food Drive Collection
Entire Month of July | Various times and locations
Host a MeaningFULL Meals summer food drive! Check back to sign up. Thanks to BackPack Beginnings and The Volunteer Center of the Triad for their partnership on this impactful annual event.
2021 End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series hosted by UWGG Leadership Circles
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom
Make plans to attend End Poverty: The Lunch & Learn Series on August 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hosted by UWGG’s Leadership Circles, this virtual event will focus on local employment strategies that are working to lift adult and whole families out of poverty. Check back soon to RSVP!
This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from:
2021 CEO/Executive Breakfast Campaign Kickoff and Pacesetter Recognition
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom or Location TBA
Make plans to attend United Way’s CEO/Executive Breakfast Campaign Kickoff and Pacesetter Recognition. Check back soon to RSVP!
2021 United Way’s 99th Celebration Concert at Ben & Jerry’s
Wednesday, September 30, 2021 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Friendly Center
Make plans to attend United Way’s 99th Celebration Concert at Ben & Jerry’s. 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!
