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Thanks to the generous support of the AJ Fletcher Foundation and in collaboration with Elon University’s Center for Design Thinking…
Crystal Wilson Is the First Leader of United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Newly-formed Outreach Team Recently, United Way of…
United Way of the Greater Triangle Names Next “10 To Watch” Nonprofit Leaders In The Triangle United Way of the…
In the nonprofit world, white individuals make up the majority of leaders and carry the most assets. According to the…
Patrick is a proud father, husband, entrepreneur, and employee of the Holly Springs School District. But his life hasn’t always…
Michelle Old adopted her youngest son at one day old. For the first year and a half of his life,…
United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced plans to invest $2.51M from its Community Impact fund in 58 local…
United Way of the Greater Triangle is pleased to announce that Addie Moody has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer.…
Kyle and Labesha began the process of purchasing their first home in 2015 and like many couples, they were excited…
According to a 2020 report by the National Diaper Bank Network, as many as 1 in 3 families nationwide is…
Last year, United Way of the Greater Triangle and Band Together embarked on a journey to raise as much as…
Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its sold-out Mighty Giveback concert at Red Hat…
Big challenges, like affordable housing, require big solutions. That’s why Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle announced…
Live Well Wake, in partnership with United Way of the Greater Triangle, today announced that five Wake County nonprofit organizations…
Every year since 1903, the Tour de France challenges more than 170 male cyclists to an endurance race that spans…
Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle have announced the Mighty Giveback, featuring two benefit concerts — October…
When it comes to supporting communities through great change, volunteers are at the forefront, contributing valuable hours of hands-on support…
We’re about to tell you a story about a young woman who became an advocate for the generations of young…
In Wake County, nearly 1,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness every day and an additional 41% of households are considered cost-burdened,…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that Triangle, NC companies will receive 2021 Spirit of North Carolina Awards,…
This story is part of a series showcasing how funds from United Way’s 2021 Band Together partnership are supporting United…
Article was originally published on Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's website and shared with permission. COVID 19 has been a fact of…
“EMPOWERment is such a better organization because of our relationship with United Way,” said Delores Bailey, Executive Director of EMPOWERment…
Angel Brown is a former Division 1 student athlete and equity educator but when she introduces herself, she’s always “Sylvia’s…
Publix is in the community business. As a popular southeastern grocery chain with more than 90 years of experience supporting…
Amy Strecker came to North Carolina to be a high school English teacher in Warren County through Teach for America.…
Joseph, a single father of four kids, worked in a restaurant prior to the COVID-19 pandemic starting and while it…
This article was written by Angel Brown, United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Manager, Neighborhood Impact. In my childhood, I…
United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced its second cohort of “10 to Watch,” leaders selected for their proven…
United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced plans to invest $5.075M in 85 local nonprofit organizations and collaboratives over…
This article is brought to you by Allyson Cobb, United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Leader of Community Engagement. March…
Food for Durham, a community-led initiative, launches today to help local food and hunger relief nonprofits secure food, equipment and…
There’s finally some good news for live music fans in the Triangle! Band Together and United Way of the Greater…
Across the country and in the Triangle, America is engaged in conversations around racial equity and social justice. As a…
When it comes to giving back, the generosity of United Way of the Greater Triangle’s corporate partners is hard to…
Across the country, Americans are engaged in passionate and long-overdue conversations about race, equity, and the role that systemic racism…
Finding affordable housing is as simple as finding a home that fits your budget… right? Not always. A North Carolinian…
United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) has the bold mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the…
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is historically known as a “day on, not a day off”…
No one enters adulthood with the intention of making decisions that will make it difficult to find safe housing. But…
Roughly 56,000,000 working Americans are Millennials (ages 24 to 39 in 2020), having surpassed Generation X in 2016 to become…
Like Harry Potter, Itza Salazar knows what it’s like to get a fancy and life-changing envelope. Hers just happened to…
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving isn’t just another day to enjoy leftovers, it’s also a chance to break from the consumerism…
United Way of the Greater Triangle is proud to announce that Bank of America has named the organization a 2020…
United Way of the Greater Triangle is on a mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility for everyone in…
From where to build schools and supermarkets to how the government should distribute funds, the U.S. Census tells us who…
“People don’t realize how close they are to having a different experience in their golden years than they anticipated.” Deborah…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that it raised $8M in fiscal year 2019-2020 to support its mission…
A baby cries just off screen as Tiffany Bass thinks about why she went back to school. She doesn’t miss…
At a time when America is confronting historic health, social and economic upheaval, a new television and social media advertising…
As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in North Carolina, EmPOWERment inc.’s Executive Director Delores Bailey began researching the financial options available…
This opinions article was written and submitted to United Way of the Greater Triangle by Rachel Galanter, Executive Director of…
Frank* and his father had both recently moved in together. They were both gainfully employed and were making substantial progress…
United Way of the Greater Triangle is proud to announce the Anti-Racism Community Fund today as an extension of the…
When it comes to discussions about re-opening North Carolina, whether or not to re-open schools for the 2020-2021 school year…
Approximately 117,000 Wake County residents are uninsured. Healthcare is challenging and expensive for many, but low-income households and individuals without…
COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color nationwide and North Carolina is no exception. In response to the growing disparity…
Mariela, a single mom of two young girls in Johnston County, left her job at a restaurant and begun her…
At what point do you stop being a hotel guest and become a tenant? This question has been on many…
A startling 32% of school-age kids in Orange County participate in the National School Lunch Program. This suggests nearly 1…
Dear United Way community, The recent events of violence against Black Americans are abhorrent and must not be tolerated. United…
“It’s like two completely different people. There’s a night and day difference between where I was at and what I’m…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its Rapid Response Fund is distributing an additional $206,785 in funding…
This article is being published in its entirety with permission from Exchange Family Center. To learn more about Exchange Family…
We're here to help you when times get tough. Here's a list of resources available through United Way's nonprofit partners…
Looking for safe ways to give back during the #COVID-19 crisis? We’re curating the latest opportunities that’ll have the biggest…
On any given day, Housing for New Hope — a nonprofit organization based in Durham, NC — is helping up…
Directly following the 2019 explosion in Downtown Durham, the Durham One Fund – established by United Way of the Greater…
When Kaye Kelly and her children began volunteering with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, they already had many years of family volunteering…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its Rapid Response Fund will distribute $277,400 in its first round…
UPDATE #1: Rapid Response Fund will soon issue $266,830 in second round of funding to 36 local nonprofit organizations. United…
Recently the Triangle has seen some tough times due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Many have lost their jobs, fallen…
Community change can’t be created through donations alone. Mary DesChamps and “sisters” in the Wake County area know this well…
In 2004, Amber Smith decided to take a road trip with her best friend with the mission of performing random…
100% of donations collected will support United Way’s Rapid Response Fund, which is providing emergency funding to Triangle-area nonprofits supporting…
The Rapid Response Fund was launched on March 16 to provide emergency funding to Triangle-area nonprofits supporting residents with critical…
This article is being published in its entirety with permission from Ginger Young, Founder and Executive Director of Book Harvest.…
United Way of the Greater Triangle has been carefully tracking the local impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our number one priority…
Niadiquay Everette, a Durham-native, always wanted something more for herself. Growing up in her family, money was always tight and…
The Durham One Fund announced today that it has begun to distribute funds to local nonprofit, government, and public-serving organizations…
United Way of the Greater Triangle launched its 10 to Watch initiative in 2018 as an intentional way to address…
When George Jenkins founded Publix Super Markets in 1930, he wasn’t just aiming to create a retailer that would develop…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that Golden Corral Corporation and RTI International have been awarded the 2019…
With today being Valentine’s Day, and with love in the air, it is important to take time to remember a…
Raleigh was named one of the top 10 cities in the world for quality of life last month and residents…
How well do you know the folks behind-the-scenes at United Way of the Greater Triangle? This week we’re turning the…
In 2018, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released a report with information that may surprise you: full-time minimum-wage workers…
United Way of the Greater Triangle is on a mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility. That lofty goal…
There are more than 500 young people in Wake County living in foster care and of those, about 30 will…
When Kathleen’s relationship reached its tipping point, the police showed up and she was given 10 minutes to gather her…
In 2008, the economy collapsed and Jermel lost his job. Even with a business degree, it was hard to find…
All Yasmine and her husband wanted for their three children was a safe and affordable place to live. But fulfilling…
At just 26 years old, Ashley has faced more hardship than most people her age. Her early childhood was marked…
It’s a hot Wednesday afternoon in the heart of summer. Outside of Jordan High School in Durham, it’s a heavy…
Just four minutes from downtown Durham, a two-story red brick building sits on a street corner adjacent to a food…
Teresa McNair has already experienced more trauma than many people will experience in a lifetime. She lost her younger brother…
United Way of the Greater Triangle's blog lifts up stories of impact across the four counties the organization serves (Durham,…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This past…
United Way of the Greater Triangle recently announced that five local partners and organizations – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, The…
26 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics launched its Back-To-Sleep campaign — now called Safe to Sleep — with…
How well do you know the folks behind-the-scenes at United Way of the Greater Triangle? This week we’re turning the…
Office hours during happy hour? Yes, please! Swing by our building on the first and second Thursday of every month…
The average American adult spent more than 5.4 hours per day looking at their smartphone last year and consumed five…
United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that the Durham One Fund will begin accepting donations to support the…
Happy Holidays! I love everything about the holiday season from the music – A Charlie Brown Christmas, anything Sinatra, that…
Being a new mom comes with a variety of challenges. Not only do you have to worry about taking care…
On Friday, December 13, 2019 United Way of the Greater Triangle hosted a volunteer event for our Leadership Donors at…
Every year, United Way of the Greater Triangle hosts an annual Day of Caring and invites community volunteers to get…
James’ love of hair started in childhood but his barber skills were born from necessity. After life led him down…
He survived a tumultuous upbringing, hard drug addictions, and five near-death experiences. Now with support from this United Way partner,…
Now in kindergarten, David is scoring above performance level in fluency and comprehension and his parents credit this United Way…
1 in 5 children in the Greater Triangle is still food insecure. They don’t have reliable access to enough affordable,…
43% of renters in the Triangle are living in housing that costs more than 30% of a family’s income. By…
Parents in poverty are busy trying to make ends meet. They know that their child’s education is important but they…