[Cary, NC] – This past weekend Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, visited communities in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene, She toured affected areas and met with numerous leaders from local United Ways their partner agencies. Her visit underscored United Way’s commitment to supporting those affected by the storm and the important role local United Ways are playing in disaster recovery and relief efforts.
Angela Williams meeting with United Way of Henderson County and Housing Assistance Corporation in Hendersonville, NC
During her visit, Williams traveled to four United Way offices to meet with six different United Way leaders:
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Suzanne Mizsur-Porter, Executive Director of United Way of Rutherford County
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Mo Schwind, Executive Director of Burke County United Way
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Kat Carlton, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County
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Celesa Willett, Executive Director of United Way of Haywood County
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Dan Leroy, President and CEO of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
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Rebecca Hall, Executive Director of High Country United Way