Providing Fresh, Local Produce to Neighbors in Charlotte
Around 15% of the Mecklenburg County population lives in food deserts, which is greater than the national average of about 11%. (MeckNC.gov) This means that around 15% of the popul
Breaking Down Barriers for Women in the Skilled Trades
“It’s not just swinging a hammer,” said Corporate Partnerships Manager Marion Pulse from She Built This City, a local nonprofit seeking equity for women in the skilled trades
Providing Resources For Families, the Elderly and Formerly Incarcerated
Bringing For The Struggle to life was always a part of Alesha Brown’s plan. Now the Founder and Executive Director of her own nonprofit, For The Struggle, Inc (FTS), Brown want
Lowe’s Investment Strengthens Communities
The Lowe’s Foundation gives $500,000 to United Way to fund expanded United Neighborhoods efforts across the Charlotte region.
Welcoming Our New Major Gifts Officer
United Way of Central Carolinas recently welcomed Kayte Foras as one of the organization’s new Major Gifts Officers. Here at United Way of Central Carolinas, we are thrilled to w
Supporting Positive Relationships with Youth in East Charlotte Through Mentorship & Education
It’s hard to grasp just how important community is until you need it most. That’s why Promise Youth Development brings youth in East Charlotte together from an early age
Showing Gratitude for a Community That Cares
As the season of reflection and gratitude begins, United Way of Central Carolinas is grateful to work within a community that cares. Our work could not be done without the hard wor
Building Dreams at the 18th Annual Playground Build
Around 300 volunteers came together to deliver the gift of a brand new playground at Marie G. Davis School for the Charlotte Playground Build.
Improving Economic Mobility in Charlotte
Khalil Salim shares perspective on how United Way is working to improve economic mobility in and around Charlotte.
Providing Fresh, Local Produce to Neighbors in Charlotte
The Bulb Gallery provides mobile markets to solve food insecurity by providing fresh, local produce to neighbors in our community.