Who We Are

oUR Mission & WHY

Our mission is to connect, engage, and inspire people to transform our community.  The "why" behind our mission is that we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Our History

For nearly 90 years, United Way of the Piedmont has united local nonprofits, businesses, and community members to tackle the biggest challenges facing our region.


With decades of leadership and impact in our our local community, we go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change.

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oUR VALUES

United Way of the Piedmont is committed to building communities where everyone can thrive. We work to remove barriers, amplify voices that have been overlooked, and create opportunities for all people to learn, grow, and succeed.


Guided by our belief in opportunity and fairness, we partner with community members and organizations to co-create lasting solutions that strengthen health, youth opportunity, financial security, and resiliency for all.

Excellence

We leverage resources to efficiently and effectively to serve our community.

Inclusion

We connect, convene, and collaborate within our community.

Innovation

We are proactive, bold, and responsive to issues and challenges in our community.

Integrity

We maintain trust and respect through transparency and accountability to our stakeholders.

Leadership

We inspire and empower transformative change in our community.

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United is the way we create opportunity for everyone. Learn more about all the ways you can get involved to make an impact with us.

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