Carolina Panthers Player Chris Manhertz Talks Character Building, Mental Wellness with Local Students
While continuing to practice social distancing and remote learning, hundreds of students across the Carolinas got to hear from Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz about char
Back-to-School: Strong Attendance Leads to Student Success
The more kids are at school, the more opportunities they have to learn and build the skills and knowledge they need for life. In fact, research shows that being in attendanc
Let’s Chat! United Way Shares Its Childhood Success Impact Work
United Way of Central Carolinas joined United Ways across the country on July 17, 2019 for a #UnitedWayChat Twitter discussion to share how we’re ensuring children in the Charlot
How Children Are Succeeding in Charlotte’s Grier Heights Neighborhood
Childhood success starts with the neighborhood we grow up in. Grier Heights, a historically middle-income black community located just three miles south of uptown Charlotte,
7 Ways to Impact Early Childhood Education by Volunteering
United Way fights to empower every child to succeed in school and life. We do this by working with a network of community agencies and initiatives, including those that address cha
Achieve All Year: Summer Studying for Classroom Comprehension
School may be out but learning doesn’t stop in the summertime! United Way is committed to year-round childhood success throughout the greater Charlotte region, and sum
5 Tips for Encouraging Children to Read
Early learning experiences including reading are a large part of children’s intellectual development. In fact, reading proficiency in third grade is a significant predictor of a
Let’s Chat! United Way Shares Its Youth Success Impact Work
United Way of Central Carolinas joined United Ways across the country on May 8, 2019 for a #UnitedWayChat Twitter discussion to share how we’re ensuring youth in our community ha
CEO’s Help Kick Off Community Book Drive
Growing up in a household with books is imperative to a child’s learning, but 61 percent of low-income families have no books at home for their children. United Way of Cen
How 2-1-1 Assists with Community Needs Every Day
While most people might consider an emergency a physical or mental issue in need of quick attention, what if the emergency can’t be solved by contacting a doctor or visiting a ho