Dec 06, 2019
The Atlantic Coast Conference and United Way of Central Carolinas once again partner to support student literacy through the ACC United Way Reading Challenge, a charitable initiative which began in 2015 and is directly connected to the ACC Football Championship Game played annually at Bank of America Stadium on the first Saturday in December.
Read ACC StoryDec 02, 2019
One of Charlotte’s biggest housing stories this year has been the effort to find homes for hundreds of displaced residents at Lake Arbor apartments in west Charlotte. About half the tenants have left or been evicted since the owners announced plans to shut down and renovate the complex by the end of the year. Some have found housing, but for others, the search continues.
Read WFAE StoryOct 23, 2019
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced nearly $700,000 in new funding for nine projects aimed at expanding economic opportunity, supporting resident engagement, and increasing vibrancy in Charlotte’s Historic West End. The new funding brings Knight’s total investment in West Charlotte to over $5 million since 2015.
Read Knight Foundation StoryOct 23, 2019
As Charlotte rapidly grows, a long underserved part of town is getting a big boost to help people find homes and preserve the treasured history of their community.
Read WCNC StoryOct 23, 2019
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today that it will provide $700,000 to fund nine projects aimed at helping residents of the Historic West End play a greater role in shaping the rapidly gentrifying area located five minutes west of Uptown.
Read QCity Metro StorySep 26, 2019
United Way representatives have stated that the organization is working on more long-term assistance options for residents.
Read Queen City Nerve StorySep 26, 2019
More than 4,000 people responded by signing the “CLT 2019 Unity Letter,” which ran as an ad across three full pages in the Charlotte Observer on Sept. 8, as well as in the Charlotte Post and La Noticia.
Read The Charlotte Observer StorySep 19, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas has raised more than $267,000 to support Lake Arbor apartment residents make the transition to new homes.
Read The Charlotte Post StorySep 18, 2019
United Way Central Carolinas announced it’s raised nearly $270,000 for tenants at Lake Arbor, the apartment complex beset by code violations that is removing its tenants to renovate.
Read The Charlotte Observer StorySep 17, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas officials say they have raised nearly $270,000 to help residents displaced from the Lake Arbor apartment complex in west Charlotte. United Way Director and CEO Laura Clark says the funds will be used for a variety of needs.
Read WFAE StorySep 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 notices to vacate the property beginning August 31.
Read Independent Tribune StorySep 16, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announced on Monday that nearly $270,000 has been given to its Critical Need Relief Fund during a special appeal to the public in support of Lake Arbor apartment residents.
Read Fox 46 StorySep 16, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas is excited to announce that it raised more than $267,000 during a special appeal to the public in support of Lake Arbor apartment residents, who received notices to vacate the property beginning August 31, 2019.
Read ArticleSep 04, 2019
A Charlotte couple has donated $100,000 to help Lake Arbor apartment residents relocating to new homes.
Read The Charlotte Post StorySep 03, 2019
The United Way of Central Carolinas announced on Tuesday a Charlotte couple is donating $100,000 as a gift in support of Lake Arbor residents who received notices to vacate the property beginning on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Read FOX 46 ArticleSep 03, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announced a $100,000 gift from Charlotte residents Andrea and Sean Smith in support of Lake Arbor apartment residents who received notices to vacate the property beginning Saturday, Aug. 31.
Read Independent Tribune StorySep 03, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas is pleased to announce a $100,000 gift from Charlotte residents Andrea and Sean Smith in support of Lake Arbor apartment residents who received notices to vacate the property beginning August 31, 2019.
Read UWCC ArticleAug 28, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas is accepting donations to its Critical Need Relief Fund to support residents at Lake Arbor Apartments in Mecklenburg County.
Read Independent Tribune StoryAug 27, 2019
The United Way is collecting donations to benefit the residents of an east Charlotte apartment complex being forced out of their homes by the property’s management.
Read FOX 46 ArticleAug 22, 2019
A community housing coalition says it will take more than a quarter-million dollars to help residents displaced by a complex-wide closure of Lake Arbor apartments.
Read Spectrum News StoryAug 22, 2019
Tenants being displaced by the planned closure of a west Charlotte apartment complex need about $350,000 for temporary housing and other relocation assistance.
Read WFAE StoryAug 21, 2019
Over two weeks in August the assessment team met with 72 households from the Lake Arbor apartments and determined relocation needs include temporary hotel accommodations, moving costs and security deposits, and short-term rental subsidies.
Read The Charlotte Observer StoryJul 30, 2019
Mecklenburg County has been awarded $162,309 to help supplement local emergency food and shelter efforts. A local Emergency Food and Shelter Program board facilitated by United Way of Central Carolinas will determine how the funds are to be distributed to area service providers of emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Read UWCC ArticleJul 25, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas has seen its share of changes in recent years. Like other United Way affiliates around the country the past few years, the Charlotte, N.C. affiliate shifted its community impact strategy in 2018 to focus on economic mobility and has adopted more sustainable practices to ensure its long-term financial health. The relocation is the latest step in that strategy.
Read The Nonprofit Times StoryJul 18, 2019
The United Way of Central Carolinas headquarters will move from its longtime home on Brevard Street in uptown Charlotte to a smaller space a few blocks away later this year.
Read WFAE StoryJul 18, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas is leaving Brevard Street after 50 years, but it’s not going far. Both the upcoming relocation and newly disclosed gifts of $1.5 million from former Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine and The Gambrell Foundation are part of a continuing shift for United Way’s business.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJul 18, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas recently announced two major gifts and a new home as the organization continues its drive toward improving economic mobility through partnerships and support from individuals across the region.
Read Independent Tribune StoryJul 18, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas has announced receiving what a spokesman for the non-profit organization calls two “major gifts” as well as a new home, according to a statement.
Read The Enquirer Journal StoryJul 18, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announces major gifts from Howard Levine and The Gambrell Foundation, and a new home as the organization continues its drive toward improving economic mobility through partnerships and support from individuals across the region.
Read UWCC ArticleJun 26, 2019
Cabarrus County was selected to receive $88,923 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact the Cabarrus County United Way office.
Read Independent Tribune StoryJun 13, 2019
The United Way of Central Carolinas grants announced June 6 support more than 100 programs and initiatives in the Charlotte region that aim to strengthen neighborhoods, boost economic mobility and provide a safety net for people in need.
Read Herald Citizen StoryJun 13, 2019
Planning for the 27th annual Union County United Way Day of Caring has started and the agency is looking for volunteer teams to participate in the August 24 event.
Read The Enquirer Journal StoryJun 11, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas (UWCC) announced today the investment of $26.4 million in communities across the Charlotte region, supporting more than 100 programs and initiatives that are strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic mobility and providing a safety net for people in need.
Read Cabarrus Magazine StoryJun 10, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas (UWCC) announced on June 6 that it is investing $26.4 million in communities in the Charlotte area, supporting more than 100 programs and initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, boost economic mobility and providing a safety net for people in need.
Read The Enquirer Journal StoryJun 10, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas distributed grants totaling $26.4 million in communities across the Charlotte region to support more than 100 programs and initiatives that are strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic mobility, and providing a safety net for people in need.
Read Philanthropy Journal News StoryJun 07, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas recently announced investment of $26.4 million in communities across the Charlotte region, supporting more than 100 programs and initiatives that are strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic mobility and providing a safety net for people in need.
Read Independent Tribune StoryJun 07, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas will give $26.4 million in grants to more than 100 community organizations in the fiscal year that begins July 1. The agency said the grants will go to programs that focus on health and education, strengthen neighborhoods and boost economic mobility in Mecklenburg and four surrounding counties.
Read WFAE StoryJun 06, 2019
Charlotte-based United Way of Central Carolinas will invest $26.4 million in bettering lives across the region over the next 1 1/2 years, agency officials said Thursday.
Read The State StoryJun 07, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announced yesterday grants totaling $26.4 million to 100 agencies across the region. It is the first grant announcement following the nonprofit’s move in February to cut total grants this year by 25% to steady its finances in the face of declining donations.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJun 06, 2019
Charlotte-based United Way of Central Carolinas will invest $26.4 million in bettering lives across the region over the next 1 1/2 years, agency officials said Thursday.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryJun 06, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the investment of $26.4 million in communities across the Charlotte region, supporting more than 100 programs and initiatives that are strengthening neighborhoods, boosting economic mobility and providing a safety net for people in need.
Read UWCC StoryMay 30, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas celebrated its top supporters in Cabarrus County on Friday, May 24 with an appreciation breakfast and awards ceremony, presented by Atrium Health at the CHS Northeast campus in Concord.
Read Independent Tribune StoryApr 18, 2019
The “2019 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Shelter System: Assessment of Capacity and Utilization” provides the community with a comprehensive look at the overall emergency shelter system. The assessment was completed by Mecklenburg County Community Support Services in partnership with United Way of Central Carolinas.
Read MoreApr 10, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas celebrated local volunteers whose good work helps improve the community during the United Way Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, presented by TIAA, on Wednesday, April 10, at LaCa Projects in Charlotte.
Read UWCC ArticleFeb 13, 2019
Atrium Health, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Elliott Davis PLLC, Enterprise Holdings, Ingersoll Rand, Regions Bank and Wingate University have been named Spirit of North Carolina Award winners for their support of United Way’s work across the Charlotte region.
Read MoreFeb 07, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas announced the winners of the inaugural Young Leaders Awards during a ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday, February 6.
Read MoreFeb 05, 2019
On Monday, the United Way sent a letter to the community stating it is cutting funding to Impact Grant partners by 25 percent.
Read WSOCTV StoryFeb 04, 2019
After a decade of relying on its savings, Charlotte-based United Way of Central Carolinas is ending that practice and cutting its contributions to area nonprofits by 25 percent, agency officials announced Monday.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryFeb 04, 2019
United Way of Central Carolinas plans to cut grants to nonprofits by 25 percent beginning July 1 and change its funding schedule as it deals with a decline in giving that stretches back a decade.
Read WFAE StoryFeb 04, 2019
Nonprofit groups learned of the forthcoming grant cuts on Monday. United Way of Central Carolinas Chief Executive Laura Clark said the reduced operating budget could lead to staff changes, but nothing has been determined.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryDec 28, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas President and CEO Laura Clark was listed atop the Charlotte Business Journal’s list of who to watch in 2019.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryDec 06, 2018
The Carolina Panthers teamed up with Academy Sports + Outdoors and United Way of Central Carolinas to provide local students with an once-in-a-lifetime shopping spree opportunity.
Read Independent Tribune StoryOct 31, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the addition of Kathryn Firmin-Sellers as the organization’s new Chief Impact Officer effective December 3.
Read MoreSep 17, 2018
As of last week, Laura Clark became United Way CEO, replacing Sean Garrett, who left after three years to lead the United Way chapter in Chicago.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StorySep 13, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas is joining with United Way organizations across the region to provide support to those impacted by Hurricane Florence.
Read MoreAug 29, 2018
Laura Clark was named the next Chief Executive Officer for the United Way of Central Carolinas on Wednesday (Aug. 29) by its Board of Directors, effective Sept. 7, according to a statement from the nonprofit.
Read Enquirer Journal StoryAug 29, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas (UWCC) recently announced its Board of Directors has selected Laura Clark as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer effective September 7.
Read Independent Tribune StoryAug 29, 2018
A new — but familiar — leader has been tapped at United Way of Central Carolinas, as the agency continues to implement a new strategy aimed at improving the Charlotte region’s bleak economic mobility standing.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryAug 29, 2018
A new president has been named for the United Way of Central Carolinas, the organization announced Wednesday.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryAug 29, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today its Board of Directors has selected Laura Clark as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 7.
Read MoreAug 17, 2018
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at 42 schools Aug.17 as part of All In For the Kids, a partnership between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and United Way’s Hands On Charlotte.
Read CMS StoryAug 14, 2018
Charlotte emergency food and shelter programs that lost more than $500,000 in federal funding in June are getting that money back — at least for this year.
Read WFAE StoryAug 14, 2018
A coordinated effort between United Way of Central Carolinas (UWCC) and local nonprofit and political leaders has resulted in $628,068 of Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding for Mecklenburg County.
Read MoreJul 26, 2018
The executive director of the United Way of Central Carolinas announced Thursday that he will be resigning to accept a similar leadership position in Chicago.
Read WFAE StoryJul 26, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas Executive Director Sean Garrett is resigning to accept the CEO position with United Way of Metro Chicago. Garrett joined UWCC in March 2015 as the fifth leader in the organization’s 86-year history. He will remain in Charlotte through early September.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJul 26, 2018
The leader of the Charlotte-area United Way office is leaving for a similar role in Chicago, and his replacement hasn’t been hired yet, the organization announced Thursday afternoon.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryJul 26, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today that Executive Director Sean Garrett has notified the UWCC Board of Directors of his decision to resign from his role in Charlotte to accept the CEO position with United Way of Metro Chicago.
Read MoreJun 21, 2018
Mecklenburg County has been awarded $135,975 to help supplement local emergency food and shelter efforts. The funds were awarded through the State Set-Aside process under Phase 35 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
Read MoreJun 11, 2018
United Way is looking for the most bang for its buck as the nonprofit focuses on early childhood care, housing, work skills training and other services most likely to help combat decades of inequality.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJun 08, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced the investment of $24.5 million into the community, with $16.3 million going toward the organization’s community impact strategy and $8.2 million in donor directed funding.
Read Charlotte WeeklyJun 07, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced Thursday an investment of $24.5 million to 110 organizations and initiatives throughout the area. It represents a continuation of their strategy to improve the city’s last-place ranking among the 50 largest U.S. cities where people born into poverty has little chance of improving their financial situation.
Read Charlotte Post StoryJun 07, 2018
United Way reduced grants, in part, to get away from a decade of tapping reserve funds. Throughout the recession and up to the present, the nonprofit has boosted its grant program by $2.5 million to $3.5 million annually to make up for lost donations.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJun 07, 2018
In a multimillion dollar push to reduce generational poverty in Charlotte, United Way changed its funding priorities this year and gave money to dozens of Charlotte-area nonprofits for the first time.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryJun 07, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the investment of $24.5 million into the community, with $16.3 million going toward the organization’s community impact strategy and $8.2 million in donor directed funding.
Read MoreMay 31, 2018
A major shift in local philanthropy geared toward improving the city’s dismal poverty cycle includes a revamped approach at United Way of Central Carolinas that will be introduced next week.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryMay 08, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas presented the Panthers’ tight end with a check for $100,000 for finishing as the runner-up in the NFL’s annual Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Read WCNC StoryMay 03, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the distribution of $400,000 in Unite Charlotte grants to 22 nonprofits and grassroots organizations in Mecklenburg County.
Read MoreMay 01, 2018
The Mooresville/Lake Norman United Way recognized the fruits of its community partners’ labor Tuesday during its annual appreciation breakfast.
Read Mooresville Tribune ArticleMay 01, 2018
Continuing an annual tradition, United Way of Central Carolinas honored its top Mooresville/Lake Norman campaigns with an appreciation breakfast today.
Read MoreApr 27, 2018
Continuing an annual tradition, United Way of Central Carolinas honored its top Union County donors and volunteers with a thank you breakfast today, hosted by Carolinas HealthCare System Union.
Read MoreApr 23, 2018
At the recent United Way of Central Carolinas’ Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, Statesville resident Dorothy Woodard received a lifetime achievement award for her volunteer service.
Read Statesville Record StoryMar 28, 2018
On Tuesday, United Way of Central Carolinas and Read Charlotte launched Tutor Charlotte, an initiative that provides high quality, one-on-one tutoring for at-risk students across Charlotte.
Read Q City Metro StoryMar 27, 2018
A new tutoring program in Charlotte is helping elementary school students improve their reading skills. United Way and Read Charlotte launched the Tutor Charlotte program this year.
Read Spectrum News StoryMar 27, 2018
United Way of Central Carolinas and Read Charlotte have partnered to launch Tutor Charlotte, an initiative that provides high quality, one-on-one tutoring for at-risk students across Charlotte.
Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
Elliott Davis, EY, Grant Thornton, McGuire Woods LLP, Sealed Air, Tyson Foods, US Bank, and Wingate University have all been named Spirit of North Carolina Award winners for their support of United Way’s work across the Charlotte region.
Read moreNov 14, 2017
The Atlantic Coast Conference and United Way of Central Carolinas are continuing their partnership that began in 2015 to support student literacy through the ACC United Way Reading Challenge, a charitable initiative associated with the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.
Read ACC StoryNov 14, 2017
The Atlantic Coast Conference and United Way of Central Carolinas are continuing their partnership that began in 2015 to support student literacy through the ACC United Way Reading Challenge, a charitable initiative associated with the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game.
Read moreOct 23, 2017
Homeless service providers, the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and United Way of Central Carolinas today announced a more efficient way to serve the homeless by utilizing United Way’s NC 2-1-1, which provides health and human services information and referrals.
Read moreOct 13, 2017
Charlotte’s annual Playground Build is celebrating a remarkable anniversary – a 15th straight year of corporate leaders building playgrounds for local children. Charlotte is the only citythat has continued the playground building initiative kicked off through the Business Strengthening America program in 2002.
Read moreOct 10, 2017
Despite the rain, more than 200 volunteers attended a kickoff ceremony in Wadesboro Town Square for the United Way of Central Carolinas-Anson’s 13th annual Day of Caring on Oct. 7
Read The Anson Record StoryOct 02, 2017
When United Way announced in September that it is diverting millions of dollars to help Charlotte’s most troubled neighborhoods, it became the second of two very different plans created to tackle the city’s economic and racial inequalities.
Read Charlotte Observer StorySep 07, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas says it will invest $2.4 million over three years into the Grier Heights and Renaissance neighborhoods.
Read Charlotte Business Journal StorySep 07, 2017
Among the first to get money from the United Neighborhoods initiative: the Renaissance community in west Charlotte and Grier Heights in east Charlotte.
Read Charlotte Observer StorySep 07, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announced the launch of United Neighborhoods, a new community-led and community-based effort that works to create an environment of opportunity for everyone by improving economic mobility.
Read moreAug 28, 2017
On Saturday, Aug. 26, United Way of Central Carolinas celebrated its 25th annual Day of Caring in Union County – a quarter century of neighbors helping neighbors.
Read moreAug 28, 2017
Armed with shears, rakes, leaf blowers and a number of other yard tools, the small army of volunteers spread out to about 138 sites throughout the county to help those who are unable to do the manual labor themselves.
Read The Enquirer-Journal StoryAug 27, 2017
Bonnie and Creed Smith of Indian Trail received a wonderful surprise Friday and Saturday when a team from Union County Public Schools came to help with yard work and the windows as part of the United Way Day of Caring.
Read The Enquirer-Journal StoryAug 27, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas-Union held its 25th annual Day of Caring. More than 1,200 volunteers of different backgrounds came together for one common purpose: to help their neighbor.
Read Viewpoints StoryAug 25, 2017
Union County Public Schools Superintendent Andrew Houlihan announces a new initiative, “Read with U,” at the Union County Public Library on Wednesday. The program asks members of the community to read to a first-grade student for 30 minutes a week every week.
Read The Enquirer-Journal StoryJul 24, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas has added Kellie Cartwright and Adelaide Belk to its community impact team. They’ll lead United Way’s recently launched community impact strategy focused on building stronger…
Read The Charlotte Weekly StoryJul 20, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the addition of Kellie Cartwright and Adelaide Belk to the organization’s community impact team. The pair will jointly lead implementation of United Way’s recently…
Read The Charlotte Observer StoryJul 19, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas added two new directors, Kellie Cartwright and Adelaide Belk, to lead its recently launched community impact strategy. The launch aims to improve Charlotte’s economic mobility through…
Read Charlotte Business Journal StoryJul 19, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announced today the addition of Kellie Cartwright and Adelaide Belk to the organization’s community impact team. The pair will jointly…
Read moreJun 14, 2017
United Way announced a streamlined community impact strategy focused on building stronger neighborhoods, improving the systems that serve children and families, and providing basic needs support across their region.
Read Independent Tribune StoryJun 14, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announced the agency will be implementing a new strategy moving forward with a greater focus on economic mobility in the region.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryJun 13, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announces a new streamlined community impact strategy and a $16.4 Million Investment into local health and human services programs.
Read MoreMay 23, 2017
United Way’s Women United engagement group hosted more than 160 female professionals, community volunteers and business leaders at Duke Energy Center to hear keynote speaker Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown.
View Photos from Charlotte Business JournalMay 15, 2017
United Way’s Cabarrus County office hosted a Breakfast of Champions for the most passionate corporate partners, donors and volunteers.
Read Independent Tribune StoryMay 02, 2017
The United Way gave $125,000 to Carolina Panther Greg Olsen’s foundation, a result of the tight end being a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist this year.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryMay 02, 2017
Greg Olsen’s Receptions for Research and United Way’s Character Playbook partnership with the Carolina Panthers each benefit from his recognition.
Read MoreApr 26, 2017
Three Charlotte-area people and a local business have been honored by the state for the volunteer work they do in the greater Charlotte area.
View WBTV CoverageApr 26, 2017
United Way announced the local Governor’s Award winners for volunteerism, including one local honoree who won a Medallion Award.
Read MoreMar 27, 2017
After almost two years of study, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force unveiled a wide-ranging report on how to change the trajectory for the community’s poor.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryMar 21, 2017
A community fund established at United Way last fall in response to the civil unrest in uptown Charlotte has begun giving out money to charity programs that are dealing with the community’s social and financial ills.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryMar 21, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas announced $481,517 in Unite Charlotte grants for 20 local nonprofits and neighborhood organizations focused on community healing and creating opportunity.
Read MoreMar 05, 2017
United Way of Central Carolinas presented Don Miller, considered a legend in the sport of auto racing, with its prestigious Leading The Way Award as only its second-ever recipient.
Read Mooresville Tribune StoryMar 02, 2017
United Way presented racing legend Don Miller with its Leading The Way Award at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Lauded for his generosity, Miller inspires the automotive community.
Read MoreFeb 20, 2017
BB&T, Publix and U.S. Bank were among the businesses that won Spirit of North Carolina awards for their support of United Way’s work across the Charlotte region.
Read Charlotte Observer StoryFeb 20, 2017
BB&T, Child Care Resources Inc., Elliott Davis Decosimo, EY, Publix, U.S. Bank, and Wingate University honored for their support of United Way’s work across the Charlotte region.
Read MoreFeb 17, 2017
Union County Public Schools third-graders will celebrate March Madness in a new way. All 30 elementary schools will participate in “Books and Brackets,” a district reading challenge.
Read Union County Weekly StoryJan 15, 2017
Charlotte’s United Way is absorbing the nonprofit Hands On Charlotte in a move that will make it one of the state’s largest providers of volunteer labor for community service.
Read Charlotte Observer Story