(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 »
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United Way Looks Back At 2021 Successes, Prepares For More In 2022 (PHOTOS)
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 »
United Way Surpasses 70% Of Campaign Goal
(GDN) — Nearly three-quarters of the way and counting! The United Way of Wayne County has announced its 2021 Community Campaign is at 73% of its goal. This year, the United Way is trying to raise $850,000 to impact the lives of 17,000 people in Wayne County. The United Way thanks its Major Investors who…… read more »
New Resource Development Director At United Way
Savannah Barwick has been named the new Resource Development Director for the United Way of Wayne County. This position helps manage, organize, and implement the overall planning of the annual campaign for the United Way of Wayne County. This position also provides event management, marketing, and communications to ensure United Way of Wayne County meets…… read more »
United Way Hits 60% Of Campaign Goal
(GDN) — The United Way of Wayne County is past the halfway point in its effort to impact the lives of more than 17,000 through its 2021 Community Campaign. Thanks to investors, the United Way is at 60% of its $850,000 goal, as announced by United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald. United Way of Wayne…… read more »
United Way Thanks Investors As Campaign Surpasses 40% Of Goal
The United Way of Wayne County is well on its way to impacting the lives of more than 17,000 with its 2021 Community Campaign. Thanks to investors, the United Way is at 48% of its $850,000 goal. United Way of Wayne County thanks its Major Investors, many of which are listed below. The 2021 Community…… read more »
Parks Joins The United Way Of Wayne County Team
Pilar Parks has been named the new Community Investment & Engagement Director for the United Way of Wayne County. This position helps manage the United Way’s grant process in addition to engaging the community and volunteers to promote partner agencies. Currently, the United Way supports 20 programs through 14 local agencies with community grants from…… read more »
