Basic Needs
To solve the complex issues we face in our community, we start with the basics by making sure our neighbors have what they need to survive.
When people struggle to meet vital needs — like food, shelter, and safety — everything else becomes more difficult. Through programs that provide support during crises, we can help them get back on their feet for good.
Temporary Assistance
The problem with crises is they come when you least expect them, so we work with individuals and families through our network of partners to provide temporary shelter, food access and financial assistance, establishing a path to help position them for a brighter tomorrow.
Safety and Stability
The inability to access basic services can threaten the livelihood of our neighbors. By supporting people’s basic needs, we are creating the conditions necessary for survival, success and independence.
United Way’s NC 211 serves as a critical resource to support members of our community who find themselves in need of assistance. The free and confidential referral service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 211 or visiting www.nc211.org.
It Takes a Village
We partner with local agencies focused on meeting the most basic needs of families to foster lasting change where it matters most: where we live.
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