Celebrating National 211 Day
Day and night, the team at NC 211 talks to people who are experiencing hardship, feeling concerned about a family member, or simply need more information about resources in their a
The Zip Code Lottery
It’s hard to believe, but a person’s life trajectory can be predicted based on their zip code. Five simple numbers that can impact their destiny. For many living in Charlotte,
Meet United Way’s 2022 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. For 20
Meet United Way’s 2022 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
Meet United Way’s 2022 Impact Grant Partners
United Way of Central Carolinas funds a network of partner nonprofit agencies who address economic mobility challenges across our five-county region through programs focusing on ed
The Power of Collective Giving
At United Way of Central Carolinas, our mission is to bring hope to communities through resources like food, shelter, access to medical and mental health care and job training oppo
How United Way is Addressing Homelessness
The problem with crises is they come when you least expect them and find a way to make existing problems even worse. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened an issue that Charlotte-Meckle
THE IMPACT OF THANKFULNESS
During this season of gratitude, United Way of Central Carolinas has much to be thankful for, including our donors, volunteers and nonprofit partners who have answered the call to
Housing is Healthcare
Housing is healthcare. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials across the nation and state issued stay at home orders designed to curb the spread of the coron
Zooming Into Campaign Season Efficiencies
Predictably, the fall brings cooler weather, football season, pumpkins and your local United Way community fundraising campaign. For the last 90 years, United Way of Central Caroli