BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — At Burgaw Middle School, there was an event with the goal to help thousands as hurricane season approaches.  Officials warn the community to prepare now, so that when a natural disaster does strike, you and your loved ones are ready.  Several agencies came together on Saturday to help Pender County be ready for hurricanes and other …

By Tommy Taylor The City of Wilmington and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area (United Way) have partnered to launch the “Better Way to Give” initiative (wilmingtonnc.gov/betterway). This initiative offers community members a comprehensive and compassionate alternative to giving directly to individuals who solicit money in public places by instead directing gifts to service providers that help these …

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Twenty-four local nonprofit organizations have been awarded grants through New Hanover County’s newly-established Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program. These grants are part of the county’s community building and investing initiatives aimed at supporting area nonprofit organizations that focus on preventing violence and provide wrap-around services in response to violence. Through a partnership with the United …

It’s not every day that you come across someone as passionate and dedicated as Angela Fernot, our Outreach Coordinator. Her unwavering commitment to building strong relationships with the community and fostering a culture of service has made her a standout member of the UWCFA team. As we celebrate Angela and her contributions to the organization, let’s take a closer look …

About:Andrea has been an active volunteer since moving to the Cape Fear Area and beginning work for Corning Credit Union (CCU) over 12 years ago. First introduced to the United Way through a workplace campaign, she continues to support our organization because she trusts us as a steward of donor dollars as well as our holistic approach to meeting the …