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United Way of Central Carolinas, along with co-hosts Bank of America, BB&T, and Wells Fargo, celebrated another successful Hi.Tech Shootout this year, raising over $1.24 million on October 22 at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte.
This year, the event drew more than 240 golfers to the greens to enjoy a bit of friendly competition during the tournament for technology vendors and bank executives....

More than 85 years after its emergence, United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. continues to serve our community to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The 1930s-1950s
Our organization began in 1931 in Mecklenburg County as “Emergency Relief” and was created to help people affected by the Great Depression. The organization sought to reduce the number of charitable appeals made to the business community by holding a...

For residents like Ms. Moore, eating well and accessing healthy, affordable groceries on a consistent basis are challenging when living in a lower-income, food insecure community.
“I don’t always have money in my budget to be able to afford items like fresh produce,” said Moore, who lives in the Renaissance neighborhood in west Charlotte....

Healthy children and families. Thriving economic conditions. Quality education options. It’s all these things and more that give a community the power to shine.
From helping families become financially stable and find affordable housing to preparing children to enter school ready to learn and read, United Way has always been about neighbors helping neighbors....