Albemarle Area United Way welcomes Paul O'Neal and Chip Lewin to its Board of Directors. Learn how their leadership and community service experience will help advance AAUW's mission of improving lives across the Albemarle region.

A vibrant community fashion show in Elizabeth City brought together creativity and compassion, raising vital support for local neighbors in need. Discover how this unique event connects to the broader impact of Albemarle Area United Way, and explore how the Community Care Collaborative is making a difference every day.

A great day of camaraderie and good sportsmanship at the 2025 Bocce Ball Tournament. Elizabeth City, NC – Albemarle Area United Way will gather at Waterfront Park again this spring to hold its 8th annual Bocce, Beer & Bites event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This popular event, typically attracting 350 attendees, will enable up to 40 teams to compete in the double elimination bocce tournament consisting of 4-person tea

This November, help us keep hope alive. CCC supports local families in crisis—and your gift can make all the difference.

Albemarle Area United Way is excited to welcome Jessica Olsen to our team! Originally from Maine, Jessica recently returned to Elizabeth City with her two children and is proud to call this community home again. With 20 years of administrative experience, a passion for helping others, and a love of reading and book reviewing, Jessica is eager to make a positive impact across the Albemarle region.

At the 5th Annual Keel Club Philanthropy Awards on November 21, 2024, Albemarle Area United Way honored Andy and Karin Montero for their exceptional dedication to the community. Held at Seven Sounds Brewing in Elizabeth City, the event celebrated the couple’s lasting impact and commitment to service. As Andy shared, “Never undervalue the impact you can make by simply doing what you can.”

Albemarle Area United Way has launched a special $25,000 grant to support innovative solutions addressing homelessness among adults age 65 and older in Northeast North Carolina. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by October 4, 2024. The initiative aims to spark collaboration, new ideas, and lasting impact for one of the region’s most vulnerable populations.

Albemarle Area United Way is celebrating four years of the Community Care Collaborative, which has helped more than 1,600 households and invested over $500,000 in crisis assistance across the region. AAUW also welcomes Alexandra Lekki as the new Community Care Collaborative Manager, where she will lead efforts to support neighbors in need and strengthen community impact through collaboration and compassion.

When disaster strikes, Albemarle Area United Way is here to help our neighbors recover. By donating to the Hurricane Relief Fund, you help provide critical resources such as food, water, clothing, home repairs, tree removal, and long-term recovery support for residents across Northeast North Carolina. Every dollar donated goes directly toward helping local families rebuild and recover.

Albemarle Area United Way is excited to welcome Lorri Barrett to the AAUW family. Bringing extensive leadership experience from Brookdale Senior Living, CHKD, and Sentara, Lorri combines professional expertise with a deep passion for serving her community. A Camden resident, devoted wife, mother of four, and proud New England native, she is ready to help strengthen AAUW’s impact across the region.