Transform Lives, Neighborhoods, and the Future of Our City.
Join forces with Greensboro’s brightest minds and biggest hearts on a mission to end poverty. United is the Way.
Addressing The Challenge
What if our City became the blueprint for beating poverty?
Poverty keeps too many of our neighbors from meeting their full potential. No one should face poverty alone. We’re bringing Greensboro together—nonprofits, schools, businesses, government, faith-based organizations, and caring neighbors—to align our strengths and create innovative, actionable solutions that help people break the cycle of generational poverty and build lasting financial security.
What if we could begin to shift a nationwide poverty crisis, right here at home? What if our city made others believe ending poverty is truly possible?
Our Mission: To improve lives and create thriving communities by mobilizing and uniting the caring power of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Behind every number, there’s a neighbor.
Data drives our decision-making.
We strive to be a trusted resource and a leader in accountability. Because many organizations rely on us for funding, we use data to ensure we direct dollars to have the greatest impact. We also share what we learn from data with our strategic partners, stakeholders, and the entire community — because the more informed we are, the stronger our leadership and the more effective our work.
Data is the foundation for much of our decision-making. It is our guide. Our accountability tool. And it helps us track what really matters: how many people move out of poverty — and ultimately break the cycle for their families.
94%
of children prepared to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
85%
of individuals increased their wages or benefits.
93%
infants had healthy birth outcomes like weight & full term.
79%
of people received temporary or transitional shelter.
Uniquely positioned to unite our community to develop clear, personalized paths out of poverty
Greensboro is home to dedicated nonprofits, businesses, and corporations working hard to help our community thrive. But too often, services are scattered, systems are confusing, and the path to help isn’t clear. That’s where United Way of Greater Greensboro steps in.
We’re uniquely positioned to unite our community and lead this charge, bringing clarity to complexity. We strategize with organizations to integrate services for maximum impact, cutting through duplication, aligning resources, and creating innovative programs that help our neighbors find clear, personalized paths to lasting stability — one powerful, people-first approach.
Initiatives to Take Part In:
Become a Poverty Disruptor
a 3-step plan to make a difference:
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Use your time and talents to support neighbors working toward stability.
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Raise awareness and champion solutions that help our community thrive.
Meet Frankie
How Mentoring Matters Changed Everything
Hi, I’m Frankie! I’m the mother of 5 young men who went through the Mentoring Matters program. I moved here from California as a single mother. I was making minimum wage, struggling, and the program was offered to me through the school… they linked us up to a mentor, and it was one of the best things that ever happened to my family.
For Corporate Partners
Your Corporate Partnership Helps Shift Local & National Issues
Our corporate partners bring another kind of strength. When we identify gaps or barriers, your business can step in — helping us launch mentorship programs, support a speakers bureau, or donate equipment and clothing that builds confidence. There’s momentum in working together, and when it comes to a mission as important as ending poverty, there is no question: United is the Way.
Your partnership can help shift a national issue, right here in our community. You can help Greensboro thrive.