Coronavirus Resources
Can you help?
Wayne County Public Schools is seeking to identify local businesses and organizations that would consider offering WiFi hotspots for remote learning. Due to current circumstances surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the district is looking for sponsors that offer wiFi in their parking lots or outdoor areas. "Park & Learn"
IF your can share your WiFi with WCPS students please complete the form. Click Here.
Students Click here for a list of sponsored WiFi Hotspots.
From Wayne UNC Healthcare:
If you have a cough or shortness of breath or you are concerned that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, you must call the UNC Health Helpline at 1-888-850-2684 before visiting a doctor’s office, an urgent care location, hospital, or emergency room. The team at UNC Health will direct you to the appropriate resource. Click here for more information on the UNC Virtual Urgent Care 24/7
When you feel the most helpless, that’s when you have the most power to help others. Donate to the UWHELPSNC COVID-19 Fund today. Very Important that you Please select "UW of Wayne County" from the Select Option drop-down list so that your donation stays in Wayne County.
This is a United Way statewide fund that will be distributed to our United Way of Wayne County and will increase our capacity to meet our community's basic needs. Thank you!
United we are Wayne County strong!
Brogden Middle
Except for Spring Break
April 10 to 17th
Parents who are unable to travel to a pick-up site, but who are in need of meal assistance for their child should contact the United Way of Wayne County 919-735-3591. For information, go to our website https://www.waynecountyschools.org/COVID-19.aspx and click on COVID-19 (coronavirus) Updates.
Excepto durante las vacaciones de primavera del 10 al 17
de Abril
Los padres que no pueden llegar a un sitio de recogida, pero necesiten asistencia alimentaria para sus hijos deben llamar 919-735-3591.
We fight for the Education, Health & Wellness and Financial Stability of every person in our community
The Power to do Good!
The American Red Cross (ARC) now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. ARC blood donation process is SAFE and fully complies with the CDC's guidelines for social distancing. ARC check the temperatures of everyone entering a drive and deny entry to anyone with even the slightest fever. Further, ARC liberally uses hand sanitizer at every stage in the process and have spaced our donation beds a minimum of six feet apart.
If you are healthy, schedule a @RedCross blood donation appointment: rcblood.org/appt
American Red Cross is holding Blood Drives in our area. Click here to learn more
Five Things You Can Do To Fight the Corona Crisis
Support People in our community struggling in the economic fallout of COVID-19.
When you feel the most helpless, you actually have the POWER to do the most good.
As we move into social distancing and self-quarantine, it’s natural to feel isolated. Staying away from other people, though necessary, doesn’t fulfill our need to take action, to do something in the face of this crisis.
Fortunately, even in isolation, you can help the most vulnerable among us. Because we are never truly alone in our human community.
Here are five things you can do to fight in the face of COVID-19: View more
United Way Makes an Impact in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C.— Last week, the United Way of Wayne County awarded 16 grants to 11 local agencies to support education, financial stability, health and wellness and basic needs in our community. Totaling over $525,000 these grants are a result of a successful 2019 workplace campaign.
Annual Meeting honors our volunteers
Emil Rosenthal Award- The United Way of Wayne County Volunteer of the Year Award
Bethany Perry is awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for her countless hours of service as the Campaign Chair in 2019. She personally visited 31 Wayne County Schools, attended numerous presentations, leading cheers to motivate, coordinated our first Leaders Social, the leader in the efforts of the Steve & Susan Parr Family Learning Center, volunteering at UW events and more.
Wayne County Wins North Carolina Spirit Award
Southco Distributing Company to Receive Spirit of NC Award
Southco Distributing Company has been selected as a Spirit of North Carolina Award recipient and will be recognized at the United Way North Carolina Annual Meeting in Pinehurst February 19th.
“Southco was nominated for the Spirit of North Carolina Award for achieving standards of excellence including engaging the community, developing a volunteer culture, partnering with the United Way of Wayne County to raise awareness of needs and fostering a spirit of giving,” said Sherry Archibald, United Way of Wayne County Executive Director.