Aligning with the Community’s Needs in Cabarrus County
No one knows Cabarrus County like its local community members. That’s why people from across the county joined together to identify the areas where United Way of Central Carolina
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
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
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
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
Accenture Volunteers Address Skills-Based Needs
Since 2016, United Way of Central Carolinas has expanded its support of local nonprofit organizations to include smaller, grassroots agencies led by people of color. This initiativ
The Evolution of Volunteering Through the Pandemic
On a Saturday in January 2020, United Way of Central Carolinas hosted its annual MLK Call to Service, engaging 1,000 volunteers who answered the call to give back to the greater Ch
Nearly $2.4M awarded to supplement emergency food and shelter efforts across the Charlotte region
Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties have been awarded a total of $2,355,523 to help supplement local emergency food and shelter efforts. Funds were awarded under Phase