Changing the odds for our community | United Neighborhoods
The Hard Truth When a 2013 study by Harvard University/UC Berkeley uncovered that Charlotte/Mecklenburg ranked 50th out of 50 in economic mobility among the largest U.S. cities, ou
Renaissance | United Neighborhoods
United Way is excited to announce Renaissance as one of the first two neighborhoods selected for the United Neighborhoods initiative. Located in west Charlotte, the Renaissanc
Grier Heights | United Neighborhoods
United Way is excited to announce Grier Heights as one of the first two neighborhoods selected for the United Neighborhoods initiative. Located just three miles south of Uptown
Study Buddies | Weekly Volunteer Opportunity
For some Charlotte kids, homework is a daunting challenge, each and every night. Many children need help but don’t have any guidance at home. In some families, parents work late
Literacy & Math Tutoring for Adults | Weekly Volunteer Opportunity
Imagine the pride an adult student feels when they receive their degree. To many, finishing a degree later in life than most is a testimony to the hard work and resilience that emp
Homework Hounds | Weekly Volunteer Opportunity
Have you heard of Hands on Charlotte’s weekly volunteer opportunity, Homework Hounds? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on an extremely rewarding chance to make a remarkabl
Investing in Charlotte Communities
United Way announced Thursday it's launching the United Neighborhoods' initiative and with it a $2.4 million investment in Charlotte's Grier Heights and Renaissance neighborhoods.
CBJ Morning Buzz: New United Way push aims at key issue
United Way of Central Carolinas says it will invest $2.4 million over three years into the Grier Heights and Renaissance neighborhoods.
United Way’s new approach: Focus money on Charlotte’s troubled neighborhoods
Among the first to get money from the United Neighborhoods initiative: the Renaissance community in west Charlotte and Grier Heights in east Charlotte.
United Way Launches United Neighborhoods Initiative to Create Environment of Opportunity for All
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