In Our United Era: Celebrating 95 Years of Impact

95 Years of Impact. One United Future.

For 95 years, United Way of Greater Charlotte has brought together nonprofits, donors and community leaders to strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunities and create lasting impact across our region.

Join us on Thursday, November 19, for In Our United Era: Celebrating 95 Years of Impact, an unforgettable evening celebrating our shared legacy and inspiring what’s next.

We’re excited to announce John Hope Bryant as our Impact Keynote Speaker! A nationally recognized entrepreneur, author and founder of Operation HOPE, Bryant is a leading voice in financial empowerment and economic opportunity. His message will inspire us to think boldly about building stronger communities and creating pathways to prosperity for all.

The evening will also feature Majora Carter, an award-winning urban revitalization strategist and author known for her work in community development and creating economic opportunities in underserved neighborhoods.

Hosted by WCNC Anchor and Reporter Nick Sturdivant, the celebration will honor the power of community and inspire us to imagine what’s next for Greater Charlotte.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration.

What could Greater Charlotte become if everyone had the opportunity to build a stable, thriving life? What if we could help provide our neighbors who work hard every day but still struggle the financial stability and mobility to flourish?

What if we created the conditions to build stronger neighbors, stronger neighborhoods, and stronger communities – together?

For 95 years, United Way of Greater Charlotte has helped our region turn the power of coming together into the power of possibility. We connect people, organizations, ideas and resources to catalyze change that no one could create alone. That history gives us something powerful to build on: a community that knows what can happen when we UNITE around a shared vision for a stronger future.

This is the opportunity that is ahead of our region, and United Way of Greate Charlotte is evolving to help make it possible. Join us on November 19 as we honor 95 years of impact, celebrate the people and partnerships that brought us here, and come together to imagine what the next 95 years can hold for Greater Charlotte – with United Way of Greater Charlotte at the heart of bringing our community together to make that future possible.

Experience the Realities Facing Working Households

ALICE® stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE households are working, contributing and striving to get ahead, yet still do not earn enough to afford all of life’s basic necessities.

What to Expect

An inspiring keynote from John Hope Bryant, founder of Operation HOPE, entrepreneur and author.
Special guest Majora Carter, award-winning community revitalization strategist and author.
An evening hosted by WCNC Charlotte Anchor and Reporter Nick Sturdivant.
Powerful stories from residents and nonprofit partners demonstrating how United Way investments are helping address community challenges.
Opportunities to connect with community leaders, nonprofit partners, donors and changemakers.
An invitation to invest in what’s next as we continue strengthening nonprofits and supporting community-driven solutions across Greater Charlotte.

Lighting the Way Forward Together

For generations, United Way has helped our community respond to urgent needs, strengthen neighborhoods and build pathways to opportunity. As we enter our next era, we are focused on helping hardworking families achieve greater stability and ensuring that every neighborhood has the resources and relationships it needs to thrive.