The United Way of Wayne County 2020 Community Campaign officially wrapped up December 31, 2020. Starting the year with an ambitious goal of raising $900,000 to impact over 18,000 lives across Wayne County, and considering the obstacles 2020 brought, the campaign was a success. Together with major Investors, residents and businesses, 94.3% of the goal was met.…… read more »
In a year dominated by uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community showed there was no doubt in the great work being done by the United Way of Wayne County. Despite slowdowns in all sectors, including charitable giving, the local United Way was still able to reach about 90% of its goal for the…… read more »
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979 honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Through the years, the award has been bestowed…… read more »
Every year, United Way of Wayne County focuses on making sure that our most vulnerable communities have access to basic needs, education, health and wellness, and financial stability. In the midst of a pandemic, that commitment has not waivered. Earlier this year, United Way spearheaded a drive to provide teachers and students with much needed…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County and supporters celebrated the Community Campaign finale virtually, on Tuesday, December 15. The program included a community campaign update and the $10,000 Fair Share Challenge drawing. Gifts were given to each of the 22 finalists and were generously provided by: The Noun, Papa Murphy’s Pizza of Goldsboro, From the…… read more »
As the 2020 Community Campaign winds down, the United Way of Wayne County still has just a little way to go before crossing the finish line. This week, the United Way announced it had reached 80% of its goal for this year’s Community Campaign. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County is 70% of the way to its goal of impacting 18,000 lives through this year’s Community Campaign. The goal of the 2020 Community Campaign is to raise $900,000. So far, the United Way says it’s at 70% of that goal meaning over 12,000 Wayne County residents will be impacted. Many…… read more »
This is the final weekend of the Festival of Trees at the Odom Farming Company. The event benefits the United Way of Wayne County. The farm is decorated for Christmas and real Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, community groups and individual families are set up in the orchard. Families can come, visit the farm…… read more »
“Fill the Theatre” was wildly successful! The United Way of Wayne County held its annual “Fill the Theatre” Food Drive last week Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers and United Way workers collected the non-perishable items at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro. By the end of the event, the United Way was able to fill every…… read more »
The United Way of Wayne County is hoping you help them “Fill the Theatre” this week. Today and Thursday, October 28 and 29, the United Way will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items and paper products at the Paramount Theatre from 9 AM – 5 PM. Sherry Archibald, the Executive Director of the United…… read more »
