Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy in Youth in West Charlotte
Money Magnets Club encourages entrepreneurship among elementary school kids and their guardians through education, exposure and resources.
A Conversation About Mental Health
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, we spoke to Kevin Markle, Director of Education and Advocacy at Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
Volunteers participate in community-led projects On Live United Day
More than a hundred volunteers gathered Saturday, April 29, across three locations in Grier Heights, Lakeview and Camp Greene and in Hidden Valley on Saturday, May 6 to participate
Sharing Strength and Opportunity With Anson County Residents
Angela Caraway walked into a Kroger store in 2007 for a routine grocery trip, but left with the idea to start The Caraway Foundation.
Stopping the Flow of Individuals to Prison Since 1999
Exodus Foundation aims to keep individuals impacted by jails and prison systems in society through mentorship and mental health support.
The Spirit of Volunteerism
At United Way of Greater Charlotte, we recognize the importance of volunteerism. Volunteering your time to a nonprofit, service project, fundraiser, community event or another effo
Empowering Latina Immigrants to be Successful and Independent
By Taylor Mabrey, Content Manager Despierta, in English, means “rise up.” For Juliana Lozano and Andrea Mora, that word symbolizes resiliency and empowerment. In 2020, Lozano a
Increasing Representation and Diversity in Children’s Books Across Charlotte
By Taylor Mabrey, Content Manager “One thing that I love is representation. I love getting the opportunity to see kids that look like me represented in literature,” said author
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.