A Legacy of Service at Belk
Belk strives to ensure its United Way campaign always connects back to the community they serve – both externally and internally. Case in point: Belk’s popular back-to-s
Wingate University Exemplifies Faith, Knowledge, and Service
Wingate University has only two official fund drives – for United Way and for the school’s own annual fund campaign. When Wingate’s president, Dr. Rhett Br
Building a Vibrant Community with US Bank
US Bank’s partnership with United Way hit a key milestone this year – 30 years of working together. The bank’s Community Possible platform illustrates why they believe
Leading by Example at EY
In 2016, EY’s Charlotte office piloted a new program to identify the next generation of leaders – for both the firm and the community. The EY Growth Council identified 1
Publix Expands Its Community Impact
Publix is only in six states – yet they are the third largest United Way donor in the world. In the most recent campaign, Publix employees contributed $35.5 million to Uni
Elliott Davis Decosimo Mobilizes a New Generation
Elliott Davis Decosimo is helping cultivate the next generation of United Way donors. This focus is both strategic and demographic: 70 percent of its local employees are und
BB&T Displays Passionate Community Support
When BB&T examined how it could increase its community impact in the Charlotte region, local executives decided the answer lay in leadership. So when they launched their
Why We’re Thankful for Bank of America
We had fun saying thanks, but we also wanted to expand on why we’re so grateful for their support. In mid-March, United Way of Central Carolinas joined hundreds of United
Pass the Plate
For many, the challenge to eat healthy isn’t the desire, but really understanding how. This realization brought together three diverse organizations to teach our future g
YWCA Annual Luncheon Inspires and Challenges
We’re so inspired by the work of one of our biggest partners in education and financial stability, YWCA Central Carolinas! As executive director Kirsten Sikkelee relayed y
United Way Evolves with the Times, and the Need
We haven’t always been United Way. When Frances Vinson Bryant recently passed away, the Charlotte Observer noted that she was once the residential chairman of United W