With hurricane season underway and Tropical Storm Florence approaching the East Coast, the American Red Cross urges residents to prepare now. Learn the three essential steps of disaster preparedness—build an emergency kit, create a family emergency plan, and stay informed. The guide also includes important evacuation tips to help protect your family, pets, and property during hurricanes and other emergencies.

Albemarle Area United Way celebrated its strongest fundraising campaign in five years, raising $305,321 and investing $187,078 back into local nonprofit partners. Growth in donor participation, Keel Club membership, and new initiatives such as Bocce, Beer & Bites and Small Biz United helped drive the record-setting year. The organization also outlined ambitious plans to expand community impact through education, 2-1-1 awareness, and the Community Care Collaborative.

Join Albemarle Area United Way for the 2018 Awards & Campaign Kickoff Luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. The event celebrates community impact through the presentation of the Spirit of Giving, Partner Agency of the Year, and Spirit of Community awards while launching the next United Way campaign to support programs and services across the region.