It was just about 50 years ago when 30 citizens got together to start the Pitt County United Fund. The first campaign to raise money for community needs netted a whopping $89,958 and funded 12 local agencies - not bad by 1958 standards. In 1980, the organization changed its name to Pitt County United Way to align with the national organization, United Way World Wide.

Known as the United Way of Pitt County since 1991, the organization has grown in strength and stature through the years. UWPC raised $1.6 million in its 2008 campaign and invested in 16 community programs. Many changes have taken place over the last 50 years, but one thing has stayed the same: a tradition of caring, of making Pitt County a better community for all citizens.

United Way of Pitt County is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that seeks to advance the common good by focusing on the keys to a good life – Education, Income, Health, and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

United Way of Pitt County is a member of the United Way World Wide, located in Alexandria, Virginia. United Way World Wide is an independent, national organization that serves United Way of Pitt County and approximately 1,400 other United Ways across the country.

United Way World Wide does not govern or manage any United Way organization; however, it does provide a number of support services. Each independent United Way makes decisions based on the needs of each individual community.