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Welcome Hannah Parker, Manager of Volunteer & Community Engagement

Welcome Hannah Parker! This month, Hannah Parker joins United Way as Manager of Volunteer & Community Engagement. Hannah brings over…

A New Way of Thinking

Thanks to the generous support of the AJ Fletcher Foundation and in collaboration with Elon University’s Center for Design Thinking…

Crystal Wilson Named Chief Outreach Officer

Crystal Wilson Is the First Leader of United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Newly-formed Outreach Team Recently, United Way of…

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Announcing the next “10 to Watch”

United Way of the Greater Triangle Names Next “10 To Watch” Nonprofit Leaders In The Triangle United Way of the…

10 to Watch: The Second Cohort

In the nonprofit world, white individuals make up the majority of leaders and carry the most assets. According to the…

Patrick Steps Up With Support From StepUp Ministry

Patrick is a proud father, husband, entrepreneur, and employee of the Holly Springs School District. But his life hasn’t always…

Diaper Bank of North Carolina is Covering Bottoms and Distributing Dignity

Michelle Old adopted her youngest son at one day old. For the first year and a half of his life,…

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United Way Announces $2.51M In Funding To 58 Nonprofits

United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced plans to invest $2.51M from its Community Impact fund in 58 local…

Addie Moody Promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer

United Way of the Greater Triangle is pleased to announce that Addie Moody has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy Officer.…

Durham Habitat Uses United Way Grant To Expand Financial Literacy Initiatives

Kyle and Labesha began the process of purchasing their first home in 2015 and like many couples, they were excited…

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Diaper Bank of North Carolina Among 7 Organizations To Receive First-Ever Federal Funding For Diaper Distribution

According to a 2020 report by the National Diaper Bank Network, as many as 1 in 3 families nationwide is…

Rock ‘N’ Recovery

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’s Mighty Giveback Concert Raises $1,008,723 to Support Affordable Housing

Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its sold-out Mighty Giveback concert at Red Hat…

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Coastal Credit Union Foundation Helps Raise $1M+ For Housing Accessibility

Big challenges, like affordable housing, require big solutions. That’s why Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle announced…

United Way & Live Well Wake Award $1M To 5 Wake County Nonprofits Addressing Systemic Barriers That Increase COVID-19 Risks In Communities Of Color

Live Well Wake, in partnership with United Way of the Greater Triangle, today announced that five Wake County nonprofit organizations…

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Triangle Bikeworks Expands Programming To Offer Mountain Biking For Youth of Color

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 Announce Two Benefit Concerts

Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle have announced the Mighty Giveback, featuring two benefit concerts — October…

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week in the Triangle

When it comes to supporting communities through great change, volunteers are at the forefront, contributing valuable hours of hands-on support…

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Former Hope Center At Pullen Student Writes Award-Winning Handbook For Youth in Foster Care

We’re about to tell you a story about a young woman who became an advocate for the generations of young…

Raleigh/Wake Partnership To End Homelessness Receives 22% Increase in Funds To Serve Triangle Residents Without Homes

In Wake County, nearly 1,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness every day and an additional 41% of households are considered cost-burdened,…

United Way’s Spirit of North Carolina Awards Shines Light On 8 Triangle Companies

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that Triangle, NC companies will receive 2021 Spirit of North Carolina Awards,…

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Hope Center At Pullen Helps Alex Come Home

This story is part of a series showcasing how funds from United Way’s 2021 Band Together partnership are supporting United…

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Food Shuttle’s Band Together Stipend Supports People Experiencing Homelessness Who Are Recovering From COVID-19

Article was originally published on Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's website and shared with permission. COVID 19 has been a fact of…

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Chapel Hill’s EMPOWERment Inc. Makes Critical Building Repairs With Stipend From United Way and Band Together

“EMPOWERment is such a better organization because of our relationship with United Way,” said Delores Bailey, Executive Director of EMPOWERment…

Staff Spotlight: Angel Brown, Manager of Neighborhood Impact

Angel Brown is a former Division 1 student athlete and equity educator but when she introduces herself, she’s always “Sylvia’s…

“I Believe Helping The Community Is Vital”: How Publix Gives Back

Publix is in the community business. As a popular southeastern grocery chain with more than 90 years of experience supporting…

“We Are Your Friends And Neighbors:” How Duke Energy Fosters A Culture Of Giving

Amy Strecker came to North Carolina to be a high school English teacher in Warren County through Teach for America.…

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The Federal Eviction Moratorium Has Lifted. Now What?

Joseph, a single father of four kids, worked in a restaurant prior to the COVID-19 pandemic starting and while it…

Neighborhood Impact: Investing in Lived Experience to Build Power and Create Change

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 Names Next “10 To Watch” Nonprofit Leaders In The Triangle

United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced its second cohort of “10 to Watch,” leaders selected for their proven…

United Way Increases Annual Funding By Nearly 50% To 85 Nonprofits And Collaboratives

United Way of the Greater Triangle today announced plans to invest $5.075M in 85 local nonprofit organizations and collaboratives over…

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Re-imagining the Scope of Volunteerism in the Greater Triangle

This article is brought to you by Allyson Cobb, United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Leader of Community Engagement. March…

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Food for Durham Launches as Community-Led Initiative to Benefit Durham County Food Distribution Organizations

Food for Durham, a community-led initiative, launches today to help local food and hunger relief nonprofits secure food, equipment and…

Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle Partner for Planned October 2021 Concert

There’s finally some good news for live music fans in the Triangle! ​Band Together​ and ​United Way of the Greater…

Racial Equity Unwrapped: Local Experts Help Triangle Residents Explore The History and Trajectory of Racial Equity In The Triangle

Across the country and in the Triangle, America is engaged in conversations around racial equity and social justice. As a…

8 United Way Corporate Partners Win Spirit of North Carolina Awards For Philanthropic Commitment in the Greater Triangle

When it comes to giving back, the generosity of United Way of the Greater Triangle’s corporate partners is hard to…

The Racial Equity 21-Day Challenge Takes the Triangle on a Daily Self-Discovery Journey

Across the country, Americans are engaged in passionate and long-overdue conversations about race, equity, and the role that systemic racism…

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The Path To Affordable Housing Isn’t Easy

Finding affordable housing is as simple as finding a home that fits your budget… right? Not always. A North Carolinian…

4 Justice-Oriented Ways To Engage In Community Solutions In The Next 60 Days

United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) has the bold mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the…

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2,500 Kits Collected For Nonprofit Partners During United Way’s COVID-Safe MLK Day Supply Drive

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is historically known as a “day on, not a day off”…

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Meet The Man In Charge of Increasing Durham’s Affordable Housing Supply

No one enters adulthood with the intention of making decisions that will make it difficult to find safe housing. But…

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4 Triangle, NC Companies Achieving Corporate Social Responsibility Goals With United Way

Roughly 56,000,000 working Americans are Millennials (ages 24 to 39 in 2020), having surpassed Generation X in 2016 to become…

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Triangle Bikeworks Uses Cycling To Move North Carolina Youth Toward Positive Futures

Like Harry Potter, Itza Salazar knows what it’s like to get a fancy and life-changing envelope. Hers just happened to…

Support Triangle Recovery and Stabilization after COVID-19 This #GivingTuesday

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 Named a 2020 Neighborhood Builder by Bank of America

United Way of the Greater Triangle is proud to announce that Bank of America has named the organization a 2020…

First Citizens Bank Raises $265,000 To Support United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Mission

United Way of the Greater Triangle is on a mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility for everyone in…

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COVID-19 Is Exposing and Widening Systemic Inequities In The Triangle

From where to build schools and supermarkets to how the government should distribute funds, the U.S. Census tells us who…

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Deborah Reclaimed Her Life Thanks To These Orange County, NC Nonprofits

“People don’t realize how close they are to having a different experience in their golden years than they anticipated.” Deborah…

United Way Celebrates Top 25 Corporate Giving Campaigns in the Triangle

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that it raised $8M in fiscal year 2019-2020 to support its mission…

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How Tiffany Bass Became Stronger With Support From Durham Tech

A baby cries just off screen as Tiffany Bass thinks about why she went back to school. She doesn’t miss…

United Way Of The Greater Triangle And Truist Partner With United States’ First National Youth Poet Laureate To Spread Message Of Unity

At a time when America is confronting historic health, social and economic upheaval, a new television and social media advertising…

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EmPOWERment Inc. Continues to Strengthen Orange County Community Through Community Organizing, Housing, and Development

As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in North Carolina, EmPOWERment inc.’s Executive Director Delores Bailey began researching the financial options available…

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Partner Voices: How Virtual Connections Through Telethealth Add and Subtract

This opinions article was written and submitted to United Way of the Greater Triangle by Rachel Galanter, Executive Director of…

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Johnston Lee Harnett Community Action Continues to Empower and Embolden Despite Pandemic

Frank* and his father had both recently moved in together. They were both gainfully employed and were making substantial progress…

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United Way of the Greater Triangle Announces Anti-Racism Community Fund

United Way of the Greater Triangle is proud to announce the Anti-Racism Community Fund today as an extension of the…

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TheGifted Arts Plans to Offer Day Programming for WCPSS Students Learning Virtually This School Year. Here’s How To Help.

When it comes to discussions about re-opening North Carolina, whether or not to re-open schools for the 2020-2021 school year…

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Alliance Medical Ministry Pivots Quickly to Serve Wake County Patients During COVID-19

Approximately 117,000 Wake County residents are uninsured. Healthcare is challenging and expensive for many, but low-income households and individuals without…

United Way’s Rapid Response Fund Focuses 4th Funding Round To Support Triangle Nonprofits Serving Black And Latinx Communities Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19

COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color nationwide and North Carolina is no exception. In response to the growing disparity…

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Partnership for Children of Johnston County Partners with Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mariela, a single mom of two young girls in Johnston County, left her job at a restaurant and begun her…

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NC 2-1-1 Answers the Call Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic

At what point do you stop being a hotel guest and become a tenant? This question has been on many…

TABLE Utilizes Rapid Response Fund to Expand Services for Orange County Children

A startling 32% of school-age kids in Orange County participate in the National School Lunch Program. This suggests nearly 1…

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We Stand With Our Black Neighbors

Dear United Way community, The recent events of violence against Black Americans are abhorrent and must not be tolerated. United…

TROSA Graduate Finds Recovery and a Bright Future

“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’s Rapid Response Fund Distributes $206,785 in Third Round of Funding

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its Rapid Response Fund is distributing an additional $206,785 in funding…

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This Durham, NC Nonprofit Is Helping Parents Create Positive Relationships With Their Kids

This article is being published in its entirety with permission from Exchange Family Center. To learn more about Exchange Family…

Where To Get Help In The Greater Triangle During COVID-19

We're here to help you when times get tough. Here's a list of resources available through United Way's nonprofit partners…

Triangle-Region Volunteer Opportunities During COVID-19

Looking for safe ways to give back during the #COVID-19 crisis? We’re curating the latest opportunities that’ll have the biggest…

Rapid Response Fund Recipient, Housing For New Hope, Helps Families Move Into Stable Homes

On any given day, Housing for New Hope — a nonprofit organization based in Durham, NC — is helping up…

One Year In, Durham One Fund’s Nearly $452,000 In Community Contributions Demonstrates The Importance Of Supporting Neighbors In Crisis

Directly following the 2019 explosion in Downtown Durham, the Durham One Fund – established by United Way of the Greater…

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At Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Volunteering Is A Family Affair

When Kaye Kelly and her children began volunteering with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, they already had many years of family volunteering…

Rapid Response Fund Distributes $277,400 In Emergency Funding to 26 Nonprofit Organizations Providing Critical Resources to Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that its Rapid Response Fund will distribute $277,400 in its first round…

Deep Dive: United Way’s Process for Rapid Response Fund Allocation Decisions

UPDATE #1: Rapid Response Fund will soon issue $266,830 in second round of funding to 36 local nonprofit organizations. United…

How RTI International Is Helping United Way Rapidly Respond To Those In Need

Recently the Triangle has seen some tough times due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Many have lost their jobs, fallen…

Meet An Organization Boasting More Than 90 Years of Volunteering Service in the Triangle

Community change can’t be created through donations alone. Mary DesChamps and “sisters” in the Wake County area know this well…

Activate Good is Building an Army of Helpers To Support The Greater Triangle

In 2004, Amber Smith decided to take a road trip with her best friend with the mission of performing random…

WRAL and United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Virtual Telethon Raises $655,820 to Support Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

100% of donations collected will support United Way’s Rapid Response Fund, which is providing emergency funding to Triangle-area nonprofits supporting…

WRAL-TV, CBC Properties Host Virtual Telethon to Support United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Rapid Response Fund

The Rapid Response Fund was launched on March 16 to provide emergency funding to Triangle-area nonprofits supporting residents with critical…

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Book Harvest is Bringing Equity to Literacy in the Greater Triangle

This article is being published in its entirety with permission from Ginger Young, Founder and Executive Director of Book Harvest.…

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COVID-19 and the United Way of the Greater Triangle Community

United Way of the Greater Triangle has been carefully tracking the local impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our number one priority…

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This First-Generation College Graduate Says a Durham United Way Nonprofit Partner Let Her Dream Without Limits

Niadiquay Everette, a Durham-native, always wanted something more for herself. Growing up in her family, money was always tight and…

Durham One Fund Begins Distributing Funds to Organizations That Have Served Families Displaced From McDougald Terrace

The Durham One Fund announced today that it has begun to distribute funds to local nonprofit, government, and public-serving organizations…

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The Top 5 Ways These Greater Triangle Leaders Succeeded Since Becoming 10 to Watch Recipients

United Way of the Greater Triangle launched its 10 to Watch initiative in 2018 as an intentional way to address…

How Publix Fosters A Philanthropic Community, According To This United Way Campaign Leader

When George Jenkins founded Publix Super Markets in 1930, he wasn’t just aiming to create a retailer that would develop…

Representatives from United Way of the Greater Triangle, Golden Corral, and RTI International pose with Spirit of NC Awards
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United Way Celebrates Golden Corral and RTI International for Significant Philanthropic Efforts in the Greater Triangle

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that Golden Corral Corporation and RTI International have been awarded the 2019…

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Microsoft Employees Pack Valentine’s Day Kits for Meals on Wheels Wake County

With today being Valentine’s Day, and with love in the air, it is important to take time to remember a…

Two United Way-Funded Organizations Are Partnering to Offer Arts Programming to Southeast Raleigh Students

Raleigh was named one of the top 10 cities in the world for quality of life last month and residents…

Meet Joe Lavender, United Way’s Senior Leader of Creative Services

How well do you know the folks behind-the-scenes at United Way of the Greater Triangle? This week we’re turning the…

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Nearly Half of Wake County Residents Are Paying Too Much For Housing

In 2018, the National Low Income Housing Coalition released a report with information that may surprise you: full-time minimum-wage workers…

Gina Miller is a Nationwide Claims Director By Profession and a United Way Champion By Choice

United Way of the Greater Triangle is on a mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility. That lofty goal…

Former Hope Center at Pullen Clients Form Youth Advisory Board to Help Guide the Organization’s Future

There are more than 500 young people in Wake County living in foster care and of those, about 30 will…

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This Mom Credits Families Together With Helping Her Find Housing And Financial Stability

When Kathleen’s relationship reached its tipping point, the police showed up and she was given 10 minutes to gather her…

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He Was Determined To Rebuild After The 2008 Economic Collapse. This Wake County Nonprofit Helped Him Get There.

In 2008, the economy collapsed and Jermel lost his job. Even with a business degree, it was hard to find…

How Families Together Helped This Family Move From Gang Territory To Their Own Safe Haven

All Yasmine and her husband wanted for their three children was a safe and affordable place to live. But fulfilling…

This Wake County Nonprofit Helped a College-Educated Mom Find Stable Housing After Homelessness

At just 26 years old, Ashley has faced more hardship than most people her age. Her early childhood was marked…

World Relief Durham’s RISE Camp is Connecting Refugee Children Around The Common Experience Of Being A Kid

It’s a hot Wednesday afternoon in the heart of summer. Outside of Jordan High School in Durham, it’s a heavy…

The Center for Child and Family Health is Creating a Mentally Healthier Durham Community by Preventing and Treating Childhood Trauma

Just four minutes from downtown Durham, a two-story red brick building sits on a street corner adjacent to a food…

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How Wake County’s StepUp Ministry Changed This Woman’s Life Through Employment And Job Skills Training

Teresa McNair has already experienced more trauma than many people will experience in a lifetime. She lost her younger brother…

Threshold Clubhouse: Where People Understand Mental Illness

United Way of the Greater Triangle's blog lifts up stories of impact across the four counties the organization serves (Durham,…

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500+ Volunteers Pack Kits For United Way Partners In Celebration Of 25th Annual MLK Day Of Service

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This past…

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, The Episcopal Housing Ministry, Blue Cross NC, Duke Energy, and Golden Corral Step Up to Support McDougald Terrace Residents Through United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Durham One Fund

United Way of the Greater Triangle recently announced that five local partners and organizations – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, The…

SAFEchild, The Green Chair Project, and Pacific Western Bank Partner To Give 100 Cribs To Families In Need

26 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics launched its Back-To-Sleep campaign — now called Safe to Sleep — with…

Meet Jeff Howell, United Way’s New Leader of Program Performance

How well do you know the folks behind-the-scenes at United Way of the Greater Triangle? This week we’re turning the…

Join United Way’s Community Impact Team for Happy Hour Twice A Month

Office hours during happy hour? Yes, please! Swing by our building on the first and second Thursday of every month…

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From Hardship to Entrepreneurship: Durham’s Jeddah’s Tea Story

The average American adult spent more than 5.4 hours per day looking at their smartphone last year and consumed five…

Durham One Fund Supporting Displaced McDougald Terrace Residents

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that the Durham One Fund will begin accepting donations to support the…

Eric Guckian United Way partners spreading access to joy in the Greater Triangle

How United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Nonprofit Partners are Spreading Access to Joy

Happy Holidays! I love everything about the holiday season from the music – A Charlie Brown Christmas, anything Sinatra, that…

Volunteering Spotlight: Assembling Kits for New Moms with Book Harvest

Being a new mom comes with a variety of challenges. Not only do you have to worry about taking care…

Leadership Donor Volunteer Event: NC Diaper Bank

On Friday, December 13, 2019 United Way of the Greater Triangle hosted a volunteer event for our Leadership Donors at…

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Volunteers Pack 1,400 Bags of Food for Senior Residents

Every year, United Way of the Greater Triangle hosts an annual Day of Caring and invites community volunteers to get…

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StepUp Ministry helped James Ivy find courage to pursue his dreams

James’ love of hair started in childhood but his barber skills were born from necessity. After life led him down…

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Zack is able to dream, thanks to Open Table Ministry

He survived a tumultuous upbringing, hard drug addictions, and five near-death experiences.⁠ Now with support from this United Way partner,…

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How Book Harvest is ensuring students’ long-term success

Now in kindergarten, David is scoring above performance level in fluency and comprehension and his parents credit this United Way…

Access to healthy food fills more than just empty stomachs

1 in 5 children in the Greater Triangle is still food insecure. They don’t have reliable access to enough affordable,…

Affordable housing can create social mobility

43% of renters in the Triangle are living in housing that costs more than 30% of a family’s income. By…

How college and good careers can eradicate poverty

Parents in poverty are busy trying to make ends meet. They know that their child’s education is important but they…