Making Neighborhood Strides in Renaissance
Charlotte’s Renaissance neighborhood is undergoing revitalization into a mixed-income community where families have a greater chance for success.
Guiding Future Young Professionals
After working hard to become a successful philanthropist and entrepreneur, Jania Massey sought a way to fill the void she saw with social capital and opportunity for girls of color
Adapting to a New Home
With nearly 17,000 refugees resettling in Charlotte over the past 20 years, Rachel Humphries saw a need for helping these newly-arrived residents successfully adapt to their new ho
Positioning Entrepreneurs for Success
Frustrated by a lack of public programming in Charlotte inclusive of black tech professionals and startups, Sherrell Dorsey sought a way to boost opportunities in the city for entr
Unite Charlotte
United Way established Unite Charlotte in response to the civic unrest in Charlotte in late 2016. The initiative provides funding for local nonprofits and grassroots organizations
United Neighborhoods
United Neighborhoods launched in 2017 with a $2.4 million commitment over three years into the Renaissance and Grier Heights neighborhoods in Charlotte.
Growing Teachers Into Leaders
Jason Terrell and Mario Shaw started Profound Gentlemen, a nonprofit focused on building a community of male educators of color – from pre-K through high school – who can provi
Thriving Through Quality Education
For most of her childhood, Chloe struggled with learning disabilities that caused her to fall almost three grades behind her peers.
The Places You’ll Go
After years of drug abuse and rebellious behavior in her teens, Rylee unexpectedly found herself pregnant and homeless at age 20.
United We Fight. United We Win.
Whether it’s the needs of a neighborhood or simply the needs a family has for tomorrow, United Way works with our community to improve economic mobility.