Nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators, and board members from across Northeastern North Carolina are invited to the FREE Albemarle Area United Way Volunteer Summit on October 29. Discover proven volunteer recruitment and engagement strategies, explore a free volunteer management platform for 501(c)(3) organizations, network with peers, and become eligible for an exclusive $500 Volunteer Engagement Mini Grant. Registration is free, but seating is limited.

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 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.