Cary, NC - On Wednesday, June 11, United Way of North Carolina (UWNC) hosted its annual Jones Street Advocacy Day, in which Local United Ways (LUW) come together in Raleigh to meet with their districts' legislators to educate them on current programs and needs within their communities.
This year, the group spoke with their lawmakers about UWNC's many programs such as NC 211, NCDIT's Digital Opportunity, MyFriendBen, and the new ALICE movement that has arrived in North Carolina. They were also sure to highlight the hard work conducted by NC 211 for relief and recovery during Hurricane Helene.
Towards the end of the event, the group got to sit in on the House of Representative's Session and had a chance to stand up and be recognized before the session began.
From left to right: Josh Fite, Mission Advancement Intern (UWNC), Sally Gordon, Director of Mission Advancement (UWNC), Brian White, Board Chair (UWNC), Brett Eckerman, Executive Director (UW of Iredell County), Kristen Southerland, Housing Program Manager (UW of Alamance County), Dwain Cooper, Executive Director (UW of Pitt County), Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO (UWNC), Sara Carlson, Mission Advancement Manager (UWNC), Carla Poplin, Executive Director (UW of Stanly County), Ayana Simon, Board Member (UWNC)
It was a fun and important day, giving Local United Ways an opportunity to connect with lawmakers who directly influence their own communities.
To learn about what your Local United Way does in your community, visit the NC United Way Directory.
About United Way of North Carolina
United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. For almost 50 years, United Way of North Carolina (UWNC) has been a statewide organization, partnering with 47 local United Ways to co-create solutions to people’s most pressing challenges. We take a comprehensive approach, listening and responding to statewide needs, including but not limited to, strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security in our state. UWNC bridges and mobilizes people, local United Ways, and resources so individuals, families, and communities thrive in North Carolina. We are committed to four core areas of work: Member services, NC 211, Disaster Response, and Advocacy.