Nurturing Children and Strengthening Families in Cabarrus County
Each day, United Way of Central Carolinas works to ensure children and young people in Cabarrus County have the knowledge, skills and resources to create a successful path from sch
Advancing Opportunities for Youth, Families and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Gemini Boyd believes in second chances and better chances. Although a Charlotte native, Boyd felt like a visitor in town after he was released from prison following 20 years of inc
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
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
Giving Back in a Virtual, Socially Distanced World
When United Way of Central Carolinas decided to host its first-ever Racial Equity 21-Day Challenge, it chose the kickoff date as Monday, January 18, 2021—Dr. Martin Luther King,