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
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