View the full press briefing below, or fast forward to the 00:09:21 time stamp to listen to Dan Leroy's presentation about United Way's role in the COVID-19 Response Efforts. 

Today, the Governor's office announced that the state's 9-1-1 system is being overtaxed by non-emergency calls related to COVID-19 and that moving forward, NC 2-1-1 will serve as the number to call for health and human service resources. 

Community members interested in receiving periodic text updates during the crisis are asked to text covidnc to 898211. 

Watch the announcement here (starting at timestamp 9:14). 

We are fortunate here at United Way. We get to see people at their best; we see them when they are raising their hands and saying “pick me, I’m ready to help”. We might only know these people for a short time while others say “yes” so many times that they become a part of our family.   

March 15, 2020

Read more about United Way's evolving response to this health crisis here. 

March 9, 2020

Every year, at our annual Celebration, we take a moment to honor individuals and companies who embody the spirit of what we mean when we say "LIVE UNITED".  Read more about each awardee below. 

Volunteer of the Year 

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism and an extraordinary commitment to the community through United Way.