Supporting the Mission to Live United Across Our Community
Strong. Sustainable. Healthy. Safe. These are the kind of communities United Way of Central Carolinas is committed to building. We’re excited to join United Ways
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
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
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
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