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.

Albemarle Area United Way is proud to invest $921,712 across its nine-county service area, supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen local communities. Announced at the organization’s annual luncheon, this milestone reflects the generosity of donors and the dedication of AAUW’s Board of Directors. Founded in 1957, AAUW celebrated a record-breaking year in 2023, expanding its impact throughout the region.

Albemarle Area United Way is excited to welcome Anela to the team. Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, she recently relocated to Elizabeth City and is eager to share the “Aloha Spirit” with donors, partner agencies, and the community. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and private sectors, Anela brings expertise in fundraising, event planning, volunteer management, and donor relations, along with a passion for philanthropy and community impact.

Bocce, Beer & Bites 2022 brought the community together for an evening of friendly competition, great food, refreshing drinks, and charitable giving. This signature Albemarle Area United Way event united supporters, sponsors, and local businesses in support of programs and services that make a difference across the region, all while enjoying fellowship and fun on the bocce court.

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Celebrate the season of giving with Albemarle Area United Way’s #GiveThanksNENC campaign. Honor or remember someone special while supporting programs that strengthen communities across Northeastern North Carolina. Share your story, inspire others through an act of kindness, and help make a lasting impact during this season of gratitude and generosity.

Day of Caring 2020 is an opportunity to make a difference in our community through volunteering, donating, and supporting local partner agencies. With both in-person and virtual opportunities available, community members can safely give back while helping address local needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Albemarle Area United Way on September 18 and help create a lasting impact across Northeastern North Carolina.

Albemarle Area United Way announced a record-breaking investment of $401,106 to support more than 20 partner agencies and community organizations across the region. Fueled by a historic 2020 campaign, the funding will help strengthen local programs and provide critical support for residents, including relief efforts related to COVID-19 and Tropical Storm Isaias.