COVID-19 Response
Supporting human service needs during economic distress associated with COVID-19
The Issue
As a result of the coronavirus crisis, our most critical nonprofit organizations that serve on the front lines of any community emergency (shelters, food pantries, healthcare organizations) are already feeling the strain and expect an increased demand for services while simultaneously navigating decreased financial resources.
Nonprofit organizations may also face challenges providing support due to decreased workforce and a shortage of volunteers to sustain their respective missions. The operational challenges are mounting at a time when the needs may become unprecedented.
Our Response
United Way and Foundation For The Carolinas have launched a fundraising effort, the COVID-19 Response Fund. In partnership with Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, corporations, houses of faith and others, the fund will support organizations helping to serve the needs of residents in Mecklenburg County impacted by the crisis, especially our most vulnerable populations.
Donate to the COVID-19 Response Fund
Your generous contribution will support Charlotte-Mecklenburg community members impacted by coronavirus.
HELPCHARMECK.ORGGrant Application
Please review our funding guidelines and complete the application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The next deadline for grant submission is April 3, 2020.NC 2-1-1
Visit NC 2-1-1 for information about resources available for the community during this statewide response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.More Ways to Help
CharMeck Responds Coalition
Looking for opportunities to serve Charlotte? CharMeck Responds Coalition offers resources and ways to volunteer in response to COVID-19.How to Share from Home
Our partner, Share Charlotte, has made it easy for you to SHARE from home by helping the organizations serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg.In The News
LendingTree makes $1 million commitment to launch community-wide fund aiding those affected by COVID-19 crisis
Mar 16, 2020
Foundation For The Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas launch the COVID-19 Response Fund to support a range of organizations assisting members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community, particularly those most vulnerable.
Read ArticleThe Howard R. Levine Foundation and Truist Financial Corporation each commit $1 million to COVID-19 Response Fund
Mar 17, 2020
The Howard R. Levine Foundation and Truist Financial Corporation announced Tuesday that they are donating $1 million each to the COVID-19 Response Fund, a community-wide effort to assist those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read ArticleDais X commits $15,000 to COVID-19 Response Fund supporting City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County community members impacted by coronavirus
Mar 18, 2020
Charlotte-based Dais X is donating $15,000 to a community-wide fund launched by Foundation For the Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas to assist those affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Read Dais X ArticleNC 2-1-1 to Provide Assistance for COVID-19
Mar 18, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper has announced that 2-1-1 is the number to call for assistance and resources related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. United Way of Central Carolinas has continued to provide support to bring 2-1-1 to the Charlotte region.
Read ArticleCarolina Panthers Owner David Tepper and Bank of America each commit $1 million to COVID-19 Response Fund
Mar 19, 2020
The David A. Tepper Charitable Foundation and Bank of America each announced they are donating $1 million apiece to the COVID-19 Response Fund, a community-wide effort to assist those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read ArticleC.D. Spangler Foundation and National Gypsum add $1 million to COVID-19 Response Fund
Mar 25, 2020
The C.D. Spangler Foundation and National Gypsum announced a $1 million commitment to the COVID-19 Response Fund, a community-wide effort to assist those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read ArticleCoca-Cola Consolidated adds $1 million to COVID-19 Response Fund, raising overall total to more than $11 million
Mar 26, 2020
Coca-Cola Consolidated announced it is donating $1 million to the COVID-19 Response Fund, a community-wide effort to assist those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Response Fund awards nearly $3 million to 14 local nonprofits aiding victims of coronavirus crisis in first round of grants
Mar 27, 2020
Nearly $3 million has been awarded to 14 nonprofits in the first round of grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund, launched by United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation for the Carolinas.
Read ArticleOn The Blog
Pulling Together During the Coronavirus Pandemic
March 23, 2020
THE ISSUE As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, our most critical nonprofit organizations that serve on the front lines of any community…
LendingTree commits $1M to COVID-19 Response Fund launched by Foundation For the Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas
March 16, 2020
Charlotte-based LendingTree announced Monday that it is donating $1 million to a community-wide fund to assist those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Foundation For The…
Get the Answers: FAQs about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 13, 2020
As an organization dedicated to the well-being of our community, United Way of Central Carolinas is closely watching the developments surrounding the spread of Coronavirus…