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United Way President, CEO Laura Clark a Leader to Watch in 2019
January 8, 2019
Each year, the Charlotte Business Journal’s editorial staff reflects on Charlotte’s top stories – including the biggest local newsmakers, people who’ve pushed the Queen City…
Let’s Chat! United Way Shares Its Health-Related Impact Work
December 23, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas joined United Ways across the country on Dec. 11, 2018 for a #UnitedWayChat Twitter discussion to share how we’re helping…
How United Way Can Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
December 18, 2018
For many people, New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity to resolve to make changes, accomplish goals and improve lives. Need a little inspiration for…
Happy Holidays from United Way’s President and CEO
December 14, 2018
On behalf of United Way, we wish you and your family a happy holiday! As family and friends gather for the holidays, stories of…
5 United Way Partners Building a More Financially Stable Community
December 10, 2018
Across the greater Charlotte region, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and resources they need to become financially stable….
Teaming Up with the ACC to Champion Education
December 5, 2018
Mascots and football legends and a championship game, oh my! The first weekend of December brings together our community’s love of college football and…
Catching Life Lessons from Panthers Player Torrey Smith During Character Playbook Live
November 29, 2018
It’s not every day that young students get to have a conversation with an NFL star. But in November, this became reality for more…
Golfers Tee Up For United Way’s Hi.Tech Shootout
November 26, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas, along with co-hosts Bank of America, BB&T, and Wells Fargo, celebrated another successful Hi.Tech Shootout this year, raising over $1.24 million…
Did You Know? A Look at United Way of Central Carolinas’ History
November 12, 2018
More than 85 years after its emergence, United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. continues to serve our community to ensure everyone has the opportunity to…
Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food to Renaissance
October 31, 2018
For residents like Ms. Moore, eating well and accessing healthy, affordable groceries on a consistent basis are challenging when living in a lower-income, food insecure…
What Makes a Neighborhood Healthy?
October 29, 2018
Healthy children and families. Thriving economic conditions. Quality education options. It’s all these things and more that give a community the power to shine. …
More than Donations, Ingersoll Rand’s Community Support Drives Change
October 24, 2018
For Ingersoll Rand, giving back doesn’t stop with donations, or with a singular volunteer activity. With its North American Headquarters just outside of Charlotte in…
Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
October 23, 2018
Grow your heart three sizes this holiday season by giving back and spreading cheer to those who need it most in our community. From…
Hunger Dinner Gives a Taste of Food Insecurity
October 16, 2018
What’s it like to face food insecurity every day? For many children and families living in the Charlotte region, access to enough healthy food…
How United Way’s Engagement Groups Are Making a Positive Impact in our Community
October 8, 2018
One of the things that makes United Way of Central Carolinas’ engagement groups so unique is their focus on going beyond traditional networking events to…
5 United Way Partners Advancing Healthy Living
October 4, 2018
Access to health care is vital for children’s growth and development and for adults to live a full and productive life. Without affordable, quality health…
How Giving Back is Good for Your Health
October 2, 2018
What’s a great way to help ensure healthy, active and independent living throughout life? Volunteering! That’s right – volunteering is closely tied to good…
Volunteers roll up sleeves for Mooresville-Lake Norman Days of Caring
October 1, 2018
More than 175 volunteers took the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and work together Sept. 22-25 to make an impact in our community during…
Anson County Day of Caring Unites Volunteers to Serve Neighbors in Need
September 27, 2018
A total of 200 volunteers united on Saturday, Sept. 22 to help neighbors in need as part of United Way of Central Carolinas’ Anson County…
You’re Invited to Talk United!
September 26, 2018
Lend your voice. Raise your hand. Make a difference. Creating opportunities for conversations is a powerful way to bring people together. We have a…
Wells Fargo Works to Create a Community of Care
September 24, 2018
Through a combination of nonprofit partnerships, volunteer activities, grants and other local investments, Wells Fargo is strengthening our community. The company focuses its philanthropic…
Volunteer’s Desire to Make Positive Impact Leads Her to Hands On Charlotte
September 20, 2018
Amber Goode’s urge to get more involved in her community through volunteerism was set in motion as a teenager. When she was just 14 years…
Young Leaders hosting first Talk United event
September 14, 2018
Charlotte is known for its youthful and diverse people, quality of life, and immense population growth. In the past 10 years alone, Charlotte has experienced…
A-LIST Drives a Culture of Inclusion and Equality
September 12, 2018
A-LIST brings together African-American philanthropic leaders to engage our community in United Way’s work through collaborative efforts of reducing poverty, increasing literacy and improving economic…
Breaking Out the Bubbly with Women United: Meet the Speaker
September 10, 2018
Pop, sip and clink with Charlotte’s top female corporate and community leaders at Breaking out the Bubbly, organized by United Way’s Women United on Thursday,…