http://unioncountyfocus.com/unitedway Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:42:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The United Way of Central Carolinas recently approved Allocations of approx. $1.9 million to its 18 Union County agencies. "People helping people" is what it boils down to for Richard Heins, United Way Vice Pres. of Union County operations. He reminds us that one of the best aspects of donating ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/unitedway/2008/07/08/united-way-allocates-almost-19-million-dollars-to-18-agencies-in-union-co/ United Way is now half way through its yearly campaign to raise funds to support the 18 agencies that make up United Way in Union County.  Those agencies provide services for everyone from youth ( Scouting Programs) to the elderly (Council on Aging) , help meet the emergency needs of ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/unitedway/2007/09/23/united-way-campaign/ Help Spread the word! This year's "Day of Caring" is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25th. from 7:30am until noon. The kickoff will be held at Wingate University Football Stadium at 7:30am. There will be a few brief comments, a complimentary continental breakfast, T-shirts for everyone and then teams ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/unitedway/2007/08/15/united-ways-day-of-caring/ County: Mecklenburg County For 75 years, United Way has helped youth like Mike. "Mike" had a difficult start in school. A shy boy, he was raised by his mother in one of Charlotte’s worst neighborhoods. Lacking confidence and with few positive adult role models, Mike actually failed the first grade. But Mike ... http://unioncountyfocus.com/unitedway/2007/02/15/meet-mike/