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United Way of Pitt County staff members are pleased to report that Imagination Library continues to grow in many ways. Pitt County currently has 4,772 active recipients of books, and more than 30,000 books were distributed in the first six months of…

Your United Way is wrapping up one campaign and gearing up for another. As the final few campaigns wrap up in July, plans are underway to begin corporate calls and develop strategies for the 2018-19 campaign.  Resource Development Director Emily…

The VOLUNTEER award was presented to Jessica Mewborn of Greenville. She was recognized for her work as campaign coordinator at South Central High School. Mewborn was a tireless campaign coordinator in addition to her duties as the Driver’s Education…

The ADVOCATE award was presented to Professor Terry Atkinson, PhD College of Education at East Carolina University. Atkinson was given the award for spearheading the Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study at ECU.  The study will help insure…

United Way of Pitt County held its Annual Meeting in May, and it was a great opportunity to celebrate all in our community who GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER.  The GIVE award was presented to Publix for its first campaign. Tim Cochran, Store Manager…

Our staff is already hearing great reports from Pitt County Schools (PCS) about the impact Imagination Library is having. Lisa Tate is Director of Elementary Education for PCS and she is pleased that children starting Kindergarten are entering on a…

Community Crossroads Center recently unveiled the new honor card for this holiday season! It only costs you a minimum $5 dollars per card and 100% of your contributions support outreach programs. What better way to get in the spirit of the holidays…

Because of the devastating and widespread flooding already seen in the Greater Houston area from Hurricane Harvey, United Way of Wayne County urges anyone who wishes to make a direct financial donation to the relief effort to support the United Way…