Here’s a scary thought: Roughly 7,000 children struggle with hunger in Wayne County. United Way of Wayne County is hoping to take a bite out of hunger with a reprise of their Fill the Theater Food Drive held this spring. Donations were down compared to previous years, likely due to the impact of COVID-19 on…… read more »
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United Way To Hold October “Fill The Theatre” Food Drive
Pick Up Your Passport To Deliciousness!
Passports for the United Way of Wayne County’s annual Taste of Wayne are now available for purchase. Sherry Archibald, the Executive Director of United Way, appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3 this week. She says they had to find a new way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of…… read more »
United Way’s 2020 Community Campaign Underway
The United Way of Wayne County kicks off its 2020 Community Campaign. This year the local United Way is hoping to raise $900,000 to impact about 18,000 lives in Wayne County. Thanks to the 17 “Front Runners,” the United Way is already at 32% of its goal. During a Tuesday interview with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s…… read more »
Outstanding Volunteers In Wayne County Area Recognized
The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to nine recipients from Wayne County. The United Way of Wayne County has announced the award recipients are: Stacie Parrish Darrah-Helena Cobo Caves Bethany Perry Alexander Scott Johnson Kole Koontz Andrew Smart Latesha Pondexter Faye Atkinson Ronnie Mayo…… read more »
United Way Teams With Wayne County As COVID-19 Community Partner
For 95 years the United Way of Wayne County has worked to help connect resources to the needs of our community. UWWC has been relied upon for support during natural disasters, and most recently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing support to multiple organizations including Wayne County Public Schools and UNC Healthcare. Effective immediately, the UWWC…… read more »
United Way Prepares For Community Campaign, Taste Of Wayne
The coronavirus pandemic won’t stop the United Way from continuing its mission of assisting the community. Sherry Archibald, the Executive Director of the United Way of Wayne County, appeared on Jeff Farrow’s Morning Show and says she expects good deals with this year’s Taste of Wayne coupon books. The “Taste Passports” will offer deals at…… read more »
New Twist On Annual Taste Of Wayne Food Festival
This year’s Taste of Wayne Food Festival will look a little different. There will be no rows of tables lined up and down Center Street this October, but there will be plenty of food and, hopefully, plenty of smiling faces. This year’s festival marks the 30th anniversary of the Taste of Wayne. United Way of…… read more »
New Resource Development Director At United Way
United Way of Wayne County announces a staff change. Ashlee Fritz has been named the new Resource Development Director. This position helps manage the United Way’s workplace campaign and fundraising events as well as marketing. The United Way’s workplace campaign is scheduled to kick-off August 18th. Fritz, a Florida native, proudly served in the US…… read more »
Volunteers Assist United Way’s Day Of Action (PHOTOS)
The United Way of Wayne County held its annual Day of Action last week Thursday. During this year’s Day of Action, United Way was able to collect over 100 letters/cards for homebound seniors as well as 50 handmade masks and 61 personal hygiene kits. The food drive was able to distribute to five nonprofits. United…… read more »
United Way’s Day Of Action Is Thursday
Each June, United Ways around the world encourage community members to take action towards building a stronger community. This year, on June 18, United Way of Wayne County challenges residents to take action to help keep Wayne County Strong. Traditionally the event features multiple volunteer projects and project sites for volunteers to engage with. Due…… read more »
