Every June, United Ways around the world encourage community members to take action towards building a stronger community. Traditionally the event features multiple volunteer projects and project sites for volunteers to engage. For the 2nd year, restrictions caused by the pandemic have led United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) to restructure the event. Last year,…… read more »
Earlier this month, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative was announced and student applications are now being accepted. The Unlimited Impact program is a cross collaborative tutoring program involving faith-based, non-profit, education, governmental, and business community leader partnerships. Through the program, community-based tutoring sites will be located in various areas of Wayne County…… read more »
Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…… read more »
Connected we can build girls of courage, confidence and character! United Way of Wayne County is proud to support a Community Troop with Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. (Left to right: Rachel Rhodes, Community Investment & Engagement Director UWWC; Sherry Archibald UWWC Executive Director; and Jasmine Rowe’ Membership Director Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines)…… read more »
As the school year quickly comes to a close, planning for a county-wide community-based summer learning initiative is ramping up with an army of tutors being mobilized. “Multiple organizations, led by The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, have been meeting regularly in preparation to launch…… read more »
United Way awarded a grant to continue supporting the Community Troop with Tuscarora Council Boy Scouts of America. (From left to right: Sherry Archibald, Executive Director of UWWC; Kirk Mayes, Senior District Executive TC BSA; and Rachel Rhodes Community Investment and Engagement Director UWWC.) United Way of Wayne County celebrates a continued partnership with…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County awarded 20 grants to 14 local agencies to support education, financial stability, health and wellness and basic needs in our community. They awarded 4 more grants than the previous year. Totaling over $532,000 these grants are a result of UWWC’s 2020 workplace campaign. One-year Impact Partner Grants were awarded…… read more »
There’s one more day left to help the United Way Fill the Theatre! The United Way of Wayne County is defeating hunger from downtown this week during the Fill the Theatre food drive. The food drive is still being held at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro from 9 AM – 5 PM today, Wednesday,…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County will work to defeat hunger from downtown this week during the Fill the Theatre food drive. The food drive is being held at the Paramount Theatre from 9 AM – 5 PM today, Tuesday, March 30th and Wednesday, March 31st. The United Way is encouraging donors and volunteers to…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County invites all nonprofits serving Wayne County to join them for the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Nonprofits. The meeting will be held virtually April 7th at 8:30 A.M. All nonprofits are welcome to attend but an RSVP is required. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Rachel at…… read more »
