Accessing Essential Mental Health Services in Union County
Strengthening the overall well-being of our community involves United Way of Central Carolinas’ support of efforts that reduce health disparities and increase access to health ca
Preparing Children for Success in Anson County
To positively influence our community’s future, United Way of Central Carolinas knows we must set our youngest minds up for success, including those in Anson County. Child
Addressing Homelessness through Innovation, Hope and Advocacy
Emmanuel Threatt can see glimpses of the people he most cares about in the faces of individuals experiencing homelessness in Charlotte. He can see how close the people are to himse
Extending Gratitude with Final Round of COVID-19 Response Fund Grants
Dear community, Fifteen months after United Way of Central Carolinas and Foundation For The Carolinas partnered to launch the Charlotte-Mecklenburg COVID-19 Response Fund—
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
Advocating for Equity in Our Community’s Growth
Over the past 50 years, Charlotte has grown from 288,000 to more than 857,425 residents. The city continues to attract new residents with 100 people moving here every day, even in
Building Strong Foundations: Student Mental Health
Mental health plays a vital role in the complete wellness of children, families and communities. To ensure optimal mental health into adulthood, it is important to build a strong f
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
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