About Us
Mission Statement
Increase the capability of the United Way system to improve the quality of human life in North Carolina.
Vision Statement
United Way of North Carolina is recognized as a respected and highly effective organization by its members within the United Way system, and its collaborating partners outside the United Way system. We are known as an instrumental force in ensuring that the United Way system in North Carolina is successful in addressing the essential human needs of our communities.
Core Values
Trusted leader, catalyst, facilitator, convener, coordinator, and collaborator on critical issues that affect the success of North Carolina United Ways
- Informed
- Progressive, adaptable and open to change
- Customer focused
- Ethical
- Representative and inclusive of the diverse population of our state, our supporters and our members
- Accountable
United Way of North Carolina is a state organization representing 57 North Carolina United Way organizations. Some of our major activities are as follows:
- Statewide advocacy on behalf of health and human services issues in the North Carolina General Assembly
- Implementation of 2-1-1, a health and human services referral service
Statewide coordination of the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC)
Advocacy on behalf of health & human service issues in the North Carolina General Assembly - Networking and training events for United Way staff and volunteers
- Provide member-focused technical and consultative services
- Manage state set-aside funds that support the Emergency Food and Shelter Programs through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Help to coordinate services following disasters, including serving as administrator for governor sponsored statewide disaster relief funds
- Recognize outstanding local United Way campaign efforts through "Spirit of NC" awards process