Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay🌍– a reminder that taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Let's break the stigma, embrace conversations, and support one another in this journey toward wellness. 💙 Take a moment to check in with yourself and others today.
United Way of Greater Charlotte
Non-profit Organizations
Charlotte, North Carolina 4,116 followers
United Way of Greater Charlotte uses collective giving to advance economic mobility and racial equity.
About us
United Way of Central Carolinas advances economic mobility and racial equity through place-based and grassroots solutions.
- Website
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https://unitedwaygreaterclt.org/
External link for United Way of Greater Charlotte
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1931
- Specialties
- Education, Health, Financial Stability, Housing, Volunteerism, Community Impact, Economic Mobility, and Basic Needs
Locations
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Primary
601 E 5th St
Suite 350
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, US
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300 McGill Ave NW
Concord, North Carolina 28027, US
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117 South Greene Street
Wasesboro, NC 28170, US
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102 E. Franklin Street
Monroe, NC 28112, US
Employees at United Way of Greater Charlotte
Updates
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United Way of Greater Charlotte reposted this
Today Housing Collab has been named an official partner of the A Home For All initiative, led and managed by United Way of Greater Charlotte. The partnership focuses on increasing affordable housing opportunities for the Charlotte community by launching a large-scale campaign to recruit more property providers through a combination of recruitment and retention incentives. This $1.5 million investment aims to centralize recruitment and retention of property providers and to increase the number of property providers who will accept households with subsidies and other housing barriers through the use of dedicated incentive fundings. The investment builds on the work Housing Collaborative already does with a goal of securing 600 new units in Year 1. Thank you to our housing partners, representatives and board chair for helping us express the need and create a greater impact! If you are a housing provider and interested in learning more about Housing Collab, please visit housingcollab.org and get in touch!
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In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, our Interim President & CEO Kathryn Firmin-Sellers has written a note with the latest information about steps United Way of Greater Charlotte is taking and initiatives we are supporting to address critical immediate needs as well as future rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina. 💙 Read more: https://ow.ly/QBic50TBJOe
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We recently coordinated a social outing for members of the Tocqueville Society that included a VIP talkback session with four members of the Lion King cast, including lead characters, Simba and Scar! As part of the experience, Tocqueville members raised over $5,000 for Arts for All that will provide scholarships to youth from our United Neighborhoods program to see a show at the Blumenthal Arts later this year. Interested in being a part of the Tocqueville Society? Learn more: https://ow.ly/mKuP50Twhn4
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United Way of Greater Charlotte reposted this
It was great to have Keanna Marsh, Regional Director for United Way of Greater Charlotte, on UDI’s campus at The Susan Moenter Center For Independence so that we could introduce her to Emily who receives much needed support through a grant provided by her organization! Help us give a huge thank you to our friends at United Way of Greater Charlotte for providing funding to ensure individuals like Emily have an opportunity to thrive here in Union County! #life #enhancers #grants #thankyou
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United Way of Greater Charlotte reposted this
🌟 Join Us in Celebrating ESL Communities in Charlotte in the Hispanic heritage month! We invite you to read our latest blog post highlighting the amazing work of organizations, supported by United Way, that empower ESL learners in our vibrant city. These dedicated groups are breaking down language barriers, fostering community connections, and helping individuals thrive. Discover inspiring stories of resilience and growth, and learn how you can get involved in uplifting our diverse community. Together, with United Way, we can make a meaningful difference!
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📅 Mark your calendar! As a community convener, United Way of Greater Charlotte brings together key stakeholders, community leaders, nonprofit partners and residents across the city through our initiatives to create a larger, lasting impact in the community. Through our initiatives, we strengthen our community by elevating resident’s needs and connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve. This fall, we are hosting events that pair volunteers with local nonprofits and offer board training to equip those volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact: Nonprofit Board Member Training & Mission Connection. Whether you are currently a nonprofit board member or looking to become one, these events are for you. 📲Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/hobF50Tqmrc
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United Way of Greater Charlotte reposted this
We were honored to be chosen to host a press conference for Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley about their new Medical Debt Relief program! Our CEO, Tchernavia Montgomery, MSW welcomed the Governor with these remarks: "Last week, our state made yet another leap towards its 2024 health priorities. Still celebrating the expansion of Medicaid, medical debt relief for our most vulnerable further adds to the investments made into the lives of North Carolinians. While Care Ring is but one organization amongst thousands, we are proud to stand in collective solidarity with our government, health systems and stakeholders. Together, we can collectively strive towards equitable health and well-being for all – regardless of their income. We acknowledge the barriers that many face in both access and affordability of care, as it has been our mission since 1955 to stand in this gap. We are grateful to host the Governor and Secretary Kinsley as they share this historic announcement, as it aligns so closely to our organization’s mission and vision for the underserved." Thank you to the media who covered the press conference: WCCB Charlotte's CW, WBTV, NC Health News/The Charlotte Ledger Michelle Crouch, The Charlotte Observer, and Business North Carolina. >>Find the full press conference video at Carolinas' Own Queen City News, WJZY-TV Youtube channel here: https://lnkd.in/eYKGtggx Thank you to our Board of Directors who attended: Carmen Hooker Odom, Drew Bradshaw, Anabel M. Paniagua-Doyle, Peter Stipicevic, CCIM, Zachary E. Molan, Andrea Wages, Morgan Hinton, MHA and Dean F. Cikins, MBA, FACHE. Thank you elected officials: Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (Mecklenburg County) and NC House of Representatives members: Wesley Harris, PhD, Becky Carney, Laura Budd, Nasif Majeed, and Carolyn Logan. Thanks to our community partners who attended: James Taylor (Ascend Nonprofit Solutions), Ralphine Caldwell (LISC Charlotte), Kathryn Firmin-Sellers (United Way of Greater Charlotte), Whitney Feld (Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation), Carolyn Allison, MPH (Charlotte Community Health Clinic), Raynard Washington (Mecklenburg County), Deepa Naik, LLM (The Merancas Foundation, Inc.), Jay Kennedy (The Duke Endowment). and Federico Rios (Foundation For The Carolinas).
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United Way of Greater Charlotte reposted this
Today was a good day! In the words of Ice Cube…We, meaning #UnitedWay’s mental health collaborative under the leadership and direction of Raijene Walker …allowed for us to engage, connect and share our mission with Eli Lilly’s employees at their Campaign Kick Off! #MentalWellness #ReduceStigma #CrisisPreparation #CorporateCommunity #EliLilly #CabarrusCounty #MentalHealthAmerica 📍Eli Lilly Corporate Office
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