Tag Archives: United Way of Wayne County

Governor’s Volunteer Service Award-Deadline Extended

Governor’s Volunteer Service Award-Deadline Extended

There is still time to nominate a volunteer for the 2023 Governor’s Service Award and Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. The deadline to submit the nomination has been extended until Thursday, January 26 by 5 pm. Nominations should be submitted by email at [email protected], dropped off at United Way of Wayne County at 2803-B Cashwell Dr., Goldsboro, or online…read more »

United Way 2022 Campaign Results

United Way 2022 Campaign Results

The United Way of Wayne County’s (UWWC) 2022 Community Campaign officially wrapped up on December 31, 2022. The year began with a goal of raising $850,000 to impact over 17.000 lives across Wayne County. While it is possible to have a few additional investments applied in the first few days of 2023, together with major…read more »

United Way Reaches 90% for 2022 Campaign

United Way Reaches 90% for 2022 Campaign

The United Way of Wayne County is at 90% of it’s goal for the 2022 campaign.  According to a statement released, “We are still working hard to wrap up campaigns before the end of the year, but we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU!” United Way works to sustain 20 programs in the community that…read more »

United Way Surpasses 80% of Campaign Goal

United Way Surpasses 80% of Campaign Goal

The United Way of Wayne County has announced its 2022 Community Campaign is at 83% 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.  Currently, United Way has reached 83% of their raising $705,500 to improve the lives of 14,110 people…read more »

Anchor Coupling’s Fair Share Investor Wins $10,000

Anchor Coupling’s Fair Share Investor Wins $10,000

On December 1st, United Way of Wayne County celebrated those who gave their Fair Share this year by giving away $10,000 to one lucky finalist at their finale event at St. Paul Church in downtown Goldsboro.  Since August of this year, names have been randomly selected from the pool of Fair Share Investors for a…read more »

United Way Reaches 80% Of Campaign Goal

United Way Reaches 80% Of Campaign Goal

Connected, WE CAN! United Way of Wayne County has announced its 2022 Community Campaign is at 80% of its goal.  This year, the United Way is trying to raise funds to impact the lives of 17,000 people in Wayne County.  The United Way thanks its Major Investors who held an employee campaign this year, many…read more »

United Way of Wayne County to Host 2022 Fair Share Giveaway Event

United Way of Wayne County to Host 2022 Fair Share Giveaway Event

On December 1st, 2022, United Way of Wayne County and its Board of Directors will be hosting the 2022 Campaign Fair Share Giveaway event. The annual event serves to recognize the Fair Share investors and give away a $10,000.00 grand prize. For the last four years, an anonymous donor has gifted United Way of Wayne…read more »

Nominations Sought for 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

Nominations Sought for 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Governor’s Service Award and Medallion Award for Volunteer Service.  The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for…read more »

Elvis Back to Benefit United Way

Elvis Back to Benefit United Way

Elvis is back in the building! For one day only, Stephen Freeman will delight audiences as Elvis to benefit the United Way of Wayne County. Stephen Freeman continues to delight local audiences with his award-winning Elvis tribute concerts. Together with his Echoes of a Legend Show Band, Stephen has opened for international headliners Charlie Daniels…read more »

Emergency Blood Drive Planned

Emergency Blood Drive Planned

American Red Cross had to cancel Charles B Aycock High School’s blood drive for Thursday, October 20th. A goal of 120 units from our calendar is a huge potential loss to our hospital partners. We must try to recover some of these units, and in an attempt to recoup some of those units, we are…read more »

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