United Way of Greater Greensboro

Support agency programs of Greater Greensboro: United Way of Greater Greensboro utilizes a volunteer-driven process to invest resources in initiatives and programs that are focused on creating solid foundations in the area of education, financial stability, and health, because these are the building blocks for a quality life. We all win when children succeed in school, families are financially stable, and people are stronger and healthier. See schedule i for the listing of the investment of resources by the United Way of Greater Greensboro. During 2020, the United states and north carolina declared a state of emergencey due to the covid-19 pandemic. The ongoing impact of the virus has continued to affect social integration, economies, and financial markets. To help mitigate the impact within the local community, the Greensboro virus relief fund was established by United Way of Greater Greensboro, the city of Greensboro, and the community foundation for Greater Greensboro. The objective of this program is to offer immediate financial assistance to nonprofit agencies in guilford county in the areas related to food insecurity, educational interruption, employment reduction, housing vulnerability, medical access, and business disruption. During the year ending june 30, 2021, the fund received contributions of approximately $450,000.

Human service organizations:united Way of Greater Greensboro partners with leading community human service organizations to address the root causes of poverty so that families are equipped to achive financial independence and stability. Place-based integrated service delivery is provided at the family success center to present solutions that address the needs of all members of the family unit. We are focused on ensuring that children are ready for school, parents are equipped to support early learning and literacy, all members of the family have access to healthcare to help improve their physical and mental health, and adults are able to get and keep jobs that provide a living wage and a reliable source of income. United Way of Greater Greensboro is leading the Way to create positive, impactful change in the lives of families in our community.

Facilitate donor designations: United Way of Greater Greensboro allows donors the choice to let United Way invest their donations by Way of undesignated dollars, letting community experts direct dollars to the greatest pressing community needs in the areas of education, income and health. Likewise, United Way of Greater Greensboro facilitates donor designations. This means that United Way also allows the donors to direct their contributions towards specific areas of interest or partner agencies that relate to the passion and interest of the investing donors.