Racial Equity Learning with United Way
United Way of Central Carolinas works to create lasting change for those most in need through strategic community philanthropy. Our mission compels us to work on improving the live
When We Live United
What does it mean to Live United? Live United is a mission and goal that speaks to the core of United Way’s philosophy. Whether it is the needs of an entire neighborhood o
One Year Later: The Impact of the COVID-19 Response Fund
United Way of Central Carolinas was founded 90 years ago in Mecklenburg County as “Emergency Relief” to help people affected by the Great Depression through the power of collec
Inspiring Impact: Women Leaders to Know at United Way of Central Carolinas
Women have played an important role in United Way of Central Carolinas’ mission since its founding in 1931. Now, 90 years later, the organization is still focused on mobilizing t
Addressing community violence and promoting public safety through SAFE Charlotte
United Way of Central Carolinas and the City of Charlotte know that creating and sustaining a city where all residents are safe requires collaboration, innovation and community inv
Capacity-Building 101: Shaping Nonprofits into Forces for Good
United Way of Central Carolinas is committed to giving organizations across the Charlotte region the tools, resources and opportunities to build capacity, maximize impact of servic
Building Good Racial Equity Habits: A Conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.
Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. has pursued and achieved success in academia, business, diversity, leadership and community service. In 1996, he started America & MOORE, LLC to provide co
Meet United Way’s 2021 United Neighborhoods partners
United Neighborhoods was launched in 2017 by United Way of Central Carolinas to change the odds for people living in the Charlotte region’s most disinvested neighborhoods. The pr
A Seat at the Table: Advancing Racial Equity Through Learning
As a community leader, convener and advocate, United Way of Central Carolinas is committed to listening, learning and doing the hard work that is required to address the power imba
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Service
Embodying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s commitment to service, United Way of Central Carolinas invites all participants of the Racial Equity 21-Day Challenge to get involved in w
Meet United Way’s 2021 Unite Charlotte partners
Unite Charlotte was founded in 2016 by United Way of Central Carolinas following civil unrest sparked by the killing of Keith Lamont Scott, an unarmed Black man, by Charlotte polic
Uniting the Charlotte region to learn and grow together
Across the country, organizations, companies and community members are engaged in conversations around racial equity and social justice. As a nation, the time is now to commit ours