The United Way of Wayne County will celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 17-23. Annually, the community is tasked to nominate individuals, groups, or businesses they deemed to have given of themselves tirelessly through volunteer efforts, for consideration to receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Nominees were sent to the NC Commission on…… read more »
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Volunteers To Be Recognized This Week In Wayne County
Upstage Hunger in Wayne County
(GDN)-Food insecurity is an ever-present issue which continues to affect households in our community. People in Wayne County struggling with hunger rose to over 20,000 people during the pandemic. United Way of Wayne County is hoping to lower that number with a reprise of their Fill the Theater Food Drive held this spring. Despite increased…… read more »
Wayne Co. Health Dept. Wins United Way Spirit of NC Award
(GDN)-United Way of Wayne County announced that the Wayne County Health Department will receive the 2021 Spirit of North Carolina Award for Post-Pandemic Champion. Moving from response to recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Wayne County Health Department has led the way in meeting community needs through their proactive efforts to protect the health of…… read more »
United Way Holds Human Trafficking Learning Session This Week
Human trafficking is a widespread and often-invisible crime that takes place both around the world and in our own backyards. It is the act of compelling someone into work or commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion. Although it is illegal everywhere, human trafficking happens everywhere, including in our own community. Whether or not…… read more »
Federal Emergency Food And Shelter Program Funding Available
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through March 9, 2022 for a portion of the Phase 39 $36,686 AND/OR Phase ARPA-R $113,388 in federal funds that Wayne…… read more »
United Way Looks Back At 2021 Successes, Prepares For More In 2022 (PHOTOS)
(GDN) — In a year of challenges, United Way of Wayne County continued to persevere and lead the way helping residents. The local United Way held its Annual Meeting Tuesday morning at First Baptist Church, with several awards being presented to people and organizations that have strived to make a difference in Wayne County. Donna…… read more »
United Way’s NC 211 Celebrates National 211 Day
Day and night, the team at NC 211 talks to people who are experiencing hardship, feeling concerned about a family member, or simply need more information about resources in their area. As North Carolinians continue to feel the impacts of the pandemic, NC 211 serves as a consistent resource offering hope, comfort, and guidance. On…… read more »
United Way Achieves 90% Of Campaign Goal
The United Way of Wayne County 2021 Community Campaign officially wrapped up on December 31, 2021. The year began with a goal of raising $850,000 to impact over 17.000 lives across Wayne County. Despite the continued effects of the Covid-19 pandemic through 2021, the annual campaign was a success. While it is possible to have…… read more »
United Way Accepting Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Governor’s Service Award and Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Now, more than ever, the need for volunteers is at its greatest. Many individuals and organizations have responded and continue to respond to the call. It is in this spirit that the Governor’s Service Award was created to…… read more »
United Way Hosts Campaign Finale, Selects Fair Share Winner
The United Way of Wayne County, Board of Directors hosted the 2021 Annual Campaign Finale recognizing Fair Share investors and Educators. The annual event serves to recognize the Fair Share investors and give-a-way a $10,000.00 prize. For the last three years, an anonymous donor has gifted United Way of Wayne County with $10,000.00, separate from…… read more »
