Breaking Down Barriers for Women in the Skilled Trades
“It’s not just swinging a hammer,” said Corporate Partnerships Manager Marion Pulse from She Built This City, a local nonprofit seeking equity for women in the skilled trades
5 Ways to Get Involved with United Way
Supporting United Way of Greater Charlotte comes in many shapes and sizes. There are a variety of ways to get involved with United Way and help serve the communities in and around
Providing Resources for Families, the Elderly and Formerly Incarcerated
Bringing For The Struggle to life was always a part of Alesha Brown’s plan. Now the Founder and Executive Director of her own nonprofit, For The Struggle, Inc (FTS), Brown wanted
Tocqueville Society Spotlight | Moira and Dwight Jacobs
United Way of Greater Charlotte’s Tocqueville Society recognizes a select group of change-makers with an unsurpassed dedication to making a positive impact in the Charlotte regio
Supporting Nonprofit Growth
Building a successful nonprofit requires passion, dedication, hard work and funding. It also requires a comprehensive business plan, motivated leadership and strategic goals in ord
Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration and Reflection 2022
On June 19, 1865, about two months after the end of the Civil War, word arrived in Galveston Texas, to inform enslaved Africans-American of their freedom. Although the Emancipation
A Community Letter: Mental Wellness
Friends, May was mental health awareness month – but I’m sending this letter in June because mental health needs to be a priority for all of us every day of every mo
Promoting Mental Wellness Through Advocacy, Education and Prevention
Around 53 million U.S. adults experienced a mental health disorder in 2020, compared to 50 million in 2019. Less than half of these diagnosed mental health disorders were treated.
Mental Health Services in the Charlotte Region
Edited May 15, 2023 United Way of Greater Charlotte funds nonprofits in the Charlotte region in order to improve economic mobility, advance racial equity and ensure everyone has th
Volunteers Support Neighborhood Transformations on Live United Day
On Saturday, the sun was shining, music was playing and more than 100 volunteers were smiling and chatting as they got ready to spend their morning doing work in the community. To