Local Volunteers Honored at United Way Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Every day, volunteers play an integral role in strengthening communities and making a difference in the lives of others. United Way of Central Carolinas celebrated the good
Volunteer Turns Her Passion for Service Into a Career
Volunteer Dakota Tuggle lets her passion for helping women and children be her motivation in life. While pursuing a future career in social services, Dakota wanted to
Volunteer Spreads Positivity by Engaging with Hands On Charlotte
A few years ago, Jermone Jackson was going through a rough time in life. “At some point I decided that there was enough negativity in my life and in the world in general t
Volunteer Sees Hands On Charlotte As Great Way to Plug In
As a Charlotte native, John Clement wanted to get involved with the community and give back to the place he calls home. Thanks to a friend’s recommendation he discovered United W
NBA Players and Volunteers Give Back in Charlotte’s Renaissance West Community
As part of NBA All-Star 2019 Charlotte Weekend, the NBA took time off the court to support local youth, families and organizations through grassroots efforts as players, league exe
More than 1,200 Volunteers Assist Community at United Way MLK Call to Service
The cold, rainy weather didn’t stop Laila Sudler, 10, from finding a way to showcase her creativity while getting out of her house to volunteer during the Martin Luther King Jr.
How United Way Can Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
For many people, New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity to resolve to make changes, accomplish goals and improve lives. Need a little inspiration for some great 2019 re
Volunteer’s Desire to Make Positive Impact Leads Her to Hands On Charlotte
Amber Goode’s urge to get more involved in her community through volunteerism was set in motion as a teenager. When she was just 14 years old, Goode volunteered to answer phone c
Taking Volunteerism to the Next Level with Hands On Charlotte
Without volunteer leaders, United Way’s Hands On Charlotte would not be able to create and implement programs that make a difference in our community. From tutoring sessio
Volunteer Finds His Calling with Hands On Charlotte
Ben Burton can’t imagine what it’d be like to stop volunteering in his community. Believing in the importance of getting involved and giving back, Burton has volunteered in som