United Way of Wayne County announced Wednesday that Mount Olive Pickle, Sentry Insurance Company, WAGES, Anchor Coupling, and Southco Distributing Company were recognized in the 2020 Spirit of North Carolina Awards. In a year full of challenges, UWWC Major Investors have stepped up to serve the Wayne County community in an extraordinary way. For more…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County is calling on the community to come together later this month for the annual Fill the Theatre food drive in an effort to defeat hunger in Wayne County. The food drive will be held at the Paramount Theatre March 30-31 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The nonperishable food and…… read more »
2020 was not an easy year, and yet, the United Way of Wayne County finds plenty of reasons to celebrate. The local United Way hosted its annual meeting online Tuesday morning, looking back on the past year for the organization. Sherry Archibald, the Executive Director of the United Way of Wayne County, went through some…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County invites the community to its annual meeting this week. The local United Way’s Community Campaign Chair Bethany Perry appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Perry says the Annual Meeting includes announcing the winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award as well…… read more »
February 11 is National 2-1-1 Day. United Way of Wayne County is proud to join United Ways across North Carolina and the nation in celebrating NC 2-1-1, the free, confidential information and referral system that connects callers and web visitors to health and human services 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County is playing a part in getting residents vaccinated against the coronavirus. The local United Way has been helping with the county’s vaccine call center and will also be assisting with the vaccination site as needed. The United Way is looking for help in these efforts. Volunteers are needed for…… read more »
Since the summer of 2020, United Way of Wayne County has worked to support the Wayne County Health Department. That work is set to continue through June with the renewal of the contract from Curamericas Global, Inc., which supports 3.5 Community Healthcare Worker positions to partner with the innovative work of the Wayne County Health…… read more »
Brightening the day for senior citizens in the midst of the pandemic. That was an act of community service coordinated by the United Way of Wayne County during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this week. As part of its Day of Service activities in honor of MLK Day, volunteers through the United Way…… read more »
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 funds. Local human service agencies and charities may apply through January 29th for a portion of the Phase 38 $36,33 in federal funds that Wayne County has been awarded by the…… read more »
Last year, United Way of Wayne County held their first annual MLK Weekend of Service. The weekend consisted of a Saturday of smoke alarm installations for adult volunteers followed by a day of service for children and teens. “We believe that honoring Martin Luther King’s legacy with a day of service is a great way…… read more »
