Growing Unite Charlotte, Deepening Grassroots Support
A program launched five years ago by United Way of Central Carolinas in response to the civic unrest in Charlotte will expand in 2022, deepening support for grassroots organization
Advocating for Equity in Our Community’s Growth
Over the past 50 years, Charlotte has grown from 288,000 to more than 857,425 residents. The city continues to attract new residents with 100 people moving here every day, even in
Tocqueville Society Spotlight | John and Susie Papadopulos
United Way of Central Carolinas’ Alexis de Tocqueville Society recognizes a select group of change-makers with an unsurpassed dedication to making a positive impact in the
Tocqueville Society Spotlight | Raj and Carter Arey Natarajan
United Way of Central Carolinas’ Alexis de Tocqueville Society recognizes a select group of change-makers with an unsurpassed dedication to making a positive impact in the
Building Strong Foundations: Student Mental Health
Mental health plays a vital role in the complete wellness of children, families and communities. To ensure optimal mental health into adulthood, it is important to build a strong f
Reducing Disparities in Access to Mental Health Care
Growing up along Charlotte’s West Boulevard corridor, Anthony Morrow frequently saw friends and peers getting into fights, facing school suspension and, sometimes, dropping out b
Giving Back in a Virtual, Socially Distanced World
When United Way of Central Carolinas decided to host its first-ever Racial Equity 21-Day Challenge, it chose the kickoff date as Monday, January 18, 2021—Dr. Martin Luther King,
Maximizing Nonprofit Leadership, Capacity and Resiliency
Leading a grassroots nonprofit can be challenging, but Ken Johnson is equipped with the knowledge to maximize the impact and resiliency of his organization after participating in a
Atrium Health Volunteers Make an Impact During COVID-19 Crisis
Volunteers serve a vital role in strengthening communities, assisting neighbors and advancing organizational missions, programs and services. Whether assembling hygiene kits for th
Cultivating Our Community’s Youngest Leaders
Courtnie McIntosh didn’t always feel like she had adequate resources or a strong support system to guide her on the path to success. An Anson County native who moved to Charlotte
Loaves & Fishes Volunteers Provide Food Access During Pandemic
Volunteers serve a vital role in strengthening communities, assisting neighbors and advancing organizational missions, programs and services. Whether assembling hygiene kits for th
Rising to the Challenge: Change in a New Direction
The crises of 2020, including the coronavirus pandemic and racial unrest, have accelerated commitments by Charlotte-based employers to address economic inequities, social dispariti