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United Way of Greater Charlotte realigned its regional work to focus on issues identified by community members across its four-county footprint.
Through collaborative efforts in Anson, Cabarrus and Union Counties, United Way has launched impact strategies tailored to the regions it serves. This regional work focuses on needs such as economic mobility, mental wellness, access to quality healthcare...

Unite Charlotte was founded in 2016 by United Way of Greater Charlotte following civil unrest sparked by the killing of Keith Lamont Scott, an unarmed Black man, by Charlotte police. The initiative’s purpose is to address the structural racism that exists...

United Neighborhoods was launched in 2017 by United Way of Greater Charlotte to change the odds for people living in the Charlotte region’s most disinvested neighborhoods.
Working with lead partners in each community, United Way funds and guides the work toward achieving the collective goal of building thriving neighborhoods. Needs of these communities are identified by residents and addressed by a coalition of community...

Today, we are excited to announce our 2024 community investment of $16 million in communities across greater Charlotte.
Earlier this year, we announced our new name, United Way of Greater Charlotte, and strategic shift to neighborhood-based work, a strategy United Way phased in over several years after Charlotte ranked last in economic mobility among 50 metropolitan cities...