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
Showing Generosity this GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is about small acts of generosity and the power of collective giving to change the world. United Way of Central Carolinas stands ready to keep the momentum goi
United Way’s Guide to Social Distance Volunteering
Did you know volunteering is closely tied to good health? Just like eating right and getting regular exercise, volunteering fosters a healthy lifestyle. A growing body of re
Volunteerism Leads to an Engaged Workforce
For centuries, the workforce has engaged in after-hours events to relax from a hard day’s work and get to know colleagues on a more personal level. Over time, these events have c
6 Best Practices for Planning Corporate Volunteer Projects
Group volunteer projects are a great way to build teamwork and support community needs. By putting sufficient care into scheduling and executing these projects, the results for the
How Volunteerism Drives Employee Engagement
Supporting the community through volunteerism is a value more and more companies in the Charlotte region are intentionally including in their workplace culture, and rightly so. &nb
Meet United Way’s Volunteer Management Team
When it comes to community engagement, companies have the power to bring positive and measurable change to the cities, towns and neighborhoods where they do business. In add
51 Nonprofits Tackling COVID-19 with United Way’s Help
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, our most critical nonprofit organizations that serve on the front lines of any community emergency (shelters, food pantries, healt
Launch of Iredell COVID-19 Response Fund Welcomes Support
Across our region, local nonprofit agencies are experiencing the impact of COVID-19 and straining to address increased needs as the economy tightens, stay-at-home mandates and scho
New Tax Advantages for Donors
United Way of Central Carolinas is a leader in supporting the needs of our community. The funding we provide to nonprofit agencies who offer medical assistance, shelter for the hom