United Way of Wayne County
The United Way of Wayne County has been a part of our community for 100 years. Since 1925, we have been serving the citizens of Wayne County by inviting them to invest in life-changing programs and address community needs with solutions. Our mission is to connect our community members with programs and referrals in an effort to restore health and wellness, education, financial stability, and basic needs.
About Us
United Way of Wayne County supports 21 programs from 14 agencies right here in our community. Many of these agencies are well known, but did you know that without the support from United Way, these programs may not exist or exist at their current capacity? We measure our success in the number of lives changed and we invite you to join us. Together, we build relationships, we improve lives, we find solutions and... Together we strengthen our community
Get Involved in Your Community
Volunteer
United Way of Wayne County can help you get involved in our community whether you’re looking to spend a couple of hours reading with students, organizing a food drive at your office or a book drive at your church, volunteering at the event, joining one of our committees, or bringing your colleagues together for a team-building day. Sign up!
Sponsor
As a United Way of Wayne County Annual Corporate Sponsor, you or your business will receive several perks! In addition to event tickets, a golf team at our annual tournament, t-shirts, and more; you or your business will also be promoted through our many marketing avenues! It makes good business sense, too! Studies show consumers are more likely to support businesses that are involved in the local community.
Become A United Way Funded Partner
Are you 501(c)(3) or a Social Service Organization operating in Wayne County? Your non-profit could qualify to receive funds through United Way as a Funded Partner. Each Partner is thoroughly vetted to ensure they meet one of our four focus areas of health & wellness, basic needs, education, and financial stability.
Resources
Having reliable resources in our community is invaluable. For more than 100 years, United Way of Wayne County has been the hub for health and human service resources for Wayne County. If you have or know someone with any health or human service needs, check out the resources below to learn more about what is available in our community.
NC 211 is a health and human services information and referral service administered by United Way of North Carolina and supported by local United Ways across the state.
The Recovery Voucher Program is a direct service program by United Way of Wayne County(UWWC) geared toward assisting individuals and families in their recovery/transition from natural disasters or personal crises.
The U-CAN Program is funded by the Duke Energy Foundation to support resources and referral of individuals and families facing personal/economic challenges.
Wayne County offers a variety of summer resources to keep youth active, engaged, and learning all season long. From day camps and enrichment programs to job opportunities for teens, there’s something for every age group.
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309 N. William Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
919-735-3591 (p)
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