Supporting Nonprofit Growth
Building a successful nonprofit requires passion, dedication, hard work and funding. It also requires a comprehensive business plan, motivated leadership and strategic goals in ord
Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration and Reflection 2022
On June 19, 1865, about two months after the end of the Civil War, word arrived in Galveston Texas, to inform enslaved Africans-American of their freedom. Although the Emancipation
Local Volunteers Recognized for Achievements with Governor’s Service Awards
Two individuals also earn Medallion Awards for top 20-25 volunteers in NC More than a dozen individuals and groups in the Charlotte area were recently honored for their outs
Promoting Mental Wellness Through Advocacy, Education and Prevention
Around 53 million U.S. adults experienced a mental health disorder in 2020, compared to 50 million in 2019. Less than half of these diagnosed mental health disorders were treated.
Mental Health Services in the Charlotte Region
Edited May 15, 2023 United Way of Greater Charlotte funds nonprofits in the Charlotte region in order to improve economic mobility, advance racial equity and ensure everyone has th
Volunteers Support Neighborhood Transformations on Live United Day
On Saturday, the sun was shining, music was playing and more than 100 volunteers were smiling and chatting as they got ready to spend their morning doing work in the community. To
United Way Announces Continued Investment in Equity and Neighborhood Work
2023 grant cycle opens in August; Letter of Interest and information sessions begin in May As part of its continued shift towards equity and neighborhood work, United Way of
Accenture Volunteers Address Skills-Based Needs
Since 2016, United Way of Central Carolinas has expanded its support of local nonprofit organizations to include smaller, grassroots agencies led by people of color. This initiativ
The Evolution of Volunteering Through the Pandemic
On a Saturday in January 2020, United Way of Central Carolinas hosted its annual MLK Call to Service, engaging 1,000 volunteers who answered the call to give back to the greater Ch