Empowering Latina Immigrants to be Successful and Independent
Despierta, in English, means “wake up.” For Juliana Lozano and Andrea Mora, that word symbolizes support, empowerment and independence. In 2020, Lozano and Mora founded Despier
Increasing Representation and Diversity in Children’s Books Across Charlotte
“One thing that I love is representation. I love getting the opportunity to see kids that look like me represented in literature,” said author and co-founder of Books With Colo
Celebrating the Women of United Way of Greater Charlotte
Women have played an important role in United Way of Greater Charlotte’s mission since its founding in 1931. Now, more than 90 years later, United Way is still focused on ending
Campaign Partners and Board Members Honored for their Support of United Way
Lowe’s, Grant Thornton, McGuireWoods, Peggy Brookhouse and Scott Vaughn have been awarded 2022 Spirit of North Carolina awards.
Tocqueville Society Spotlight | Mike Polesnak
Tocqueville Society member Mike Polesnak has been a United Way volunteer for 26 years, 11 of those being with United Way of Greater Charlotte.
Racial Equity Nonprofit Board Training
This three-part Racial Equity Nonprofit Board Training workshop unites leaders to learn, stimulate conversation and fuel change.
Building a Brighter Future for Youth and Families in Cabarrus County
By Taylor Mabrey, Content Manager When it comes to improving and enhancing lives in Cabarrus County, The S.T.U.D.I.O. and its programs for homeless individuals as well as its menta
Providing Youth with the Tools & Resources to Be Successful
Alluvium, a grantee in the Unite Charlotte initiative, is a nonprofit organization that serves at-risk youth from third to eighth grade.
The Knight Foundation Continues to Support Efforts in the West End
The Knight Foundation is investing $450,000 spread over three years to United Way to fund expanded United Neighborhoods efforts.
Over $650,000 Awarded to Supplement Emergency Food and Shelter Efforts Across Greater Charlotte
Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union County were awarded a total of $663,112 to supplement local emergency food and shelter efforts.
Hundreds of Volunteers Answered the Call To Service
Each year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and his commitment to service, United Way of Greater Charlotte organizes the MLK Call to Service for volunteers to com
Meet Our 2023 Regional Investment Partners
United Way of Greater Charlotte has realigned its regional investment to focus on issues identified by community members across its four-county footprint.