Legislative Priorities
The Calling for 2-1-1 Act (S211/HR211)
United Way of North Carolina (in collaboration with the NC 2-1-1 Board) will advocate for passage of federal legislation to fund further expansion of the statewide 211 system. United Way of North Carolina will work in partnership with local United Ways to meet with each member of the state’s Congressional Delegation to secure their support for the federal legislation.

Increase Access to Affordable Housing
United Way of North Carolina will advocate for a reoccurring $50 million appropriation for the North Carolina Housing Trust Fund. To increase awareness and support for the Campaign for Housing Carolina, United Way of North Carolina will educate local United Ways and advocate for their endorsement of the effort.

Earned Income Tax Credit
United Way of North Carolina will work in coalition with other advocacy organizations to get legislation introduced to provide a refundable state Earned Income Tax Credit for North Carolina’s poorest working families.

Legislative Support Issues
Supporting Young Children
United Way of North Carolina, working in coalition with lead child advocacy organizations, will seek:

• A reduction in the child care subsidy waiting list
• A commitment to increasing the reimbursement rate for subsidy and creating greater fairness in subsidy rates across the state
• Increased Smart Start and More at Four Funding levels/li>
• A stable funding level for TEACH scholarships/li>

Advocacy Issues
10 Year Plans to End Homelessness
United Way of North Carolina will support further development of a statewide 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness and will support the efforts of local communities interested in creating plans by sharing information and serving as a resource.

Legislative Priorities – United Way of North Carolina will assume an active leadership role on these issues. UWNC will educate its membership on these issues and work actively with appropriate legislative bodies to increase awareness.

Legislative Support Issues – United Way of North Carolina will monitor and respond to request for support on these issues rather than taking a lead. UWNC will add our voice of support, but will depend on the work of coalition partners who are already positioned to lead on these issues.

Advocacy Issues – United Way of North Carolina will work to increase awareness of these issues that are not necessarily policy in nature, but still have a significant impact on the quality of life for North Carolinians.