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Connecting the Dots From Homelessness to Stability
November 17, 2021
It takes a village to connect the dots from homelessness to stability. This month, Homeless Services Network brought together over 160 service providers, community leaders…
How United Way is Addressing Homelessness
November 14, 2021
The problem with crises is they come when you least expect them and find a way to make existing problems even worse. The COVID-19 pandemic…
THE IMPACT OF THANKFULNESS
November 7, 2021
During this season of gratitude, United Way of Central Carolinas has much to be thankful for, including our donors, volunteers and nonprofit partners who have…
Housing is Healthcare
November 1, 2021
Housing is healthcare. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials across the nation and state issued stay at home orders designed to curb…
Building Dreams: 2021 Charlotte Playground Build
October 25, 2021
On Friday, October 22, nearly 140 volunteers came together to deliver the gift of a brand new playground at Sterling Elementary School as part of…
Zooming Into Campaign Season Efficiencies
October 13, 2021
Predictably, the fall brings cooler weather, football season, pumpkins and your local United Way community fundraising campaign. For the last 90 years, United Way of…
Pilot Program Partnership with Apparo
October 1, 2021
In partnership with United Way of Central Carolinas, Apparo has launched the Technology Education and Mentorship Pilot Program for a group of 10 Unite Charlotte nonprofits….
Day of Caring Brings Together Over 800 Union County Neighbors in Service
September 2, 2021
More than 800 volunteers across the community joined United Way of Central Carolinas to celebrate the 28th annual United Way Union County Day of Caring…
Nurturing Children and Strengthening Families in Cabarrus County
August 23, 2021
Each day, United Way of Central Carolinas works to ensure children and young people in Cabarrus County have the knowledge, skills and resources to create…
Advancing Opportunities for Youth, Families and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
August 11, 2021
Gemini Boyd believes in second chances and better chances. Although a Charlotte native, Boyd felt like a visitor in town after he was released from…