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United Way to Usher in New Year in New Charlotte Location
November 12, 2019
United Way is moving! In early January 2020, United Way of Central Carolinas will settle into its new space at the Children and Family…
The Power of Collective Giving on #GivingTuesday
November 8, 2019
For anyone who ever wished to have the power to make a really big impact on their community, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to do…
Join United Way and the ACC to win big for education
November 5, 2019
You’re invited! This December, join the Atlantic Coast Conference and United Way of Central Carolinas for an evening of football fun while supporting children…
Putting power in our neighborhoods
November 1, 2019
This blog post is a companion piece to Care Ring’s “Seeking the Heart” podcast series in which the nonprofit talks with leaders from across the…
Reflections of a United Way Campaign Associate: Mac Ingland
October 28, 2019
Campaign associates function as extensions of United Way’s Resource Development team in coordinating employee fundraising campaigns and soliciting employee pledges throughout the Charlotte region. Although…
Ways to Give Back with United Way This Season
October 16, 2019
Behind all United Way’s work, there are people like you who get involved in significant ways to ensure a better future for children, families and…
United Way Hi.Tech Shootout Marks 20th Year With a Hole in $1.18M
October 10, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas, in partnership with co-hosts Bank of America, BB&T, and Wells Fargo, celebrated the 20th anniversary for the Hi.Tech Shootout golf…
UNITED WAY RAISES NEARLY $270,000 FOR LAKE ARBOR RESIDENTS
September 16, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas raised more than $267,000 during a special appeal to the public in support of Lake Arbor apartment residents, who received…
Let’s Chat! United Way Shares Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
September 12, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas joined United Ways across the country on September 12, 2019 for a #UnitedWayChat Twitter discussion to share how we’re committed…
United Way Raising Funds to Support Lake Arbor Residents in Charlotte
August 27, 2019
The Issue On July 30, 2019 residents at 177 apartments at the Lake Arbor property in Mecklenburg County were informed via letter of the…
United Way’s Day of Caring Shows Giving Spirit Across Union County
August 25, 2019
It isn’t hard to see the passion, commitment and hard work volunteers show in Union County. Most recently, the community’s giving spirit was visible…
Charlotte companies, volunteers join Live United Day back-to-school prep
August 18, 2019
Preparing for a new academic year can be tedious for school staff like Nelda Smith, the media specialist at South Charlotte Middle School who oversees…
Back-to-School: Strong Attendance Leads to Student Success
July 30, 2019
The more kids are at school, the more opportunities they have to learn and build the skills and knowledge they need for life. In…
Get the Answers: FAQs about United Way of Central Carolinas
July 24, 2019
Every day, United Way of Central Carolinas harnesses the power of collective giving to fight against the community’s most daunting social challenges and support children,…
Let’s Chat! United Way Shares Its Childhood Success Impact Work
July 19, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas joined United Ways across the country on July 17, 2019 for a #UnitedWayChat Twitter discussion to share how we’re ensuring…
How Children Are Succeeding in Charlotte’s Grier Heights Neighborhood
July 15, 2019
Childhood success starts with the neighborhood we grow up in. Grier Heights, a historically middle-income black community located just three miles south of uptown…
7 Ways to Impact Early Childhood Education by Volunteering
July 10, 2019
United Way fights to empower every child to succeed in school and life. We do this by working with a network of community agencies and…
Achieve All Year: Summer Studying for Classroom Comprehension
July 2, 2019
School may be out but learning doesn’t stop in the summertime! United Way is committed to year-round childhood success throughout the greater Charlotte region,…
5 Tips for Encouraging Children to Read
June 26, 2019
Early learning experiences including reading are a large part of children’s intellectual development. In fact, reading proficiency in third grade is a significant predictor of…
Strengthening Communities Through United Way Day of Action
June 21, 2019
Giving back. Getting involved. Lending a hand. Each June, United Way Day of Action mobilizes the caring power of volunteers in more than 400…
18 Ways to Volunteer across the Charlotte Region
June 11, 2019
United Way’s Hands On Charlotte has transitioned to a new volunteer model and no longer offers sign-ups for individual projects through a traditional calendar program….
7 Myths About Volunteering
June 5, 2019
Contributing to peers, neighbors and the community by volunteering is important at every age. We’re addressing some common volunteerism misconceptions so you don’t miss out…
United Way Commends Cabarrus County Donors and Volunteers
May 28, 2019
The generosity and dedication United Way donors and volunteers show in Cabarrus County is one-of-a-kind. Continuing an annual tradition, United Way celebrated its top…
Letter to the community: Aligning our volunteerism model for greater impact
May 23, 2019
Since Hands On Charlotte created our first calendar volunteer projects in the spring of 1991, back when we mailed a monthly newsletter to people’s homes…
Local Firms Awarded in Second Annual Accounting & Consulting Cup Competition
May 16, 2019
Over the past year, accounting and consulting firms in our region have joined United Way in helping to create stronger neighborhoods, improve the systems that…