United Way was proud to attend the first annual Senior Education Retreat, hosted by the Chatham County Council on Aging. The event was held at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center on Wednesday, April 18. The retreat featured Keynote…
Blog Archives
Local Volunteers To Be Recognized by County & State
Ten Chatham County volunteers have been selected to receive recognition for their outstanding community service: Pamela Caruso, Kay & John Combest, Mary Dickerson, Ruth & Dick Flannelly, Edith & Joe Hammond, Hilary Murray and Larry Ross. They were also selected…
Posted in Communities, Events
New Interactive Tool Helps Chatham County Families Learn How Much They Need to Make Ends Meet
Chatham County’s working families will have a better understanding of how much income they need to meet their basic needs thanks to a partnership between United Way and Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International. The “Our Money Needs Calculator” is an…
Posted in Events
Lend Your Voice To Community Health and Well-Being!
This February, the Chatham Health Alliance began the 2018 Community Assessment. The Community Assessment is an ongoing process that includes a survey and community conversations that help us identify the issues that most affect the health and well-being of Chatham…
Posted in Communities
Chatham County Recognized as a Spotlight Award Winner in Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge
Chatham County has been selected to receive $25,000 as part of the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge (the Challenge) Spotlight Award. Nationwide, ten winners and five honorable mentions were selected for their ability to address the need to improve opportunities…
Posted in Communities
2018 Chatham Community Assessment Surveys May Arrive in Mailboxes
The Chatham Health Alliance, in partnership with the Chatham County Public Health Department, Chatham Hospital, and numerous community organizations, has begun its 2018 Community Assessment process. The Community Assessment, which has its roots in the Community Health Assessment conducted in 2014, yields important and…
Posted in Communities
United Way & Chatham County Funding Application Workshop
A workshop to review the Chatham County and United Way funding application, as well as the entire FY19 allocations process, will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. It will take place at the Chatham…
3M Employees Collect Food for Residents in Need
3M completed their United Way employee campaign and raised more than ever before in their fifteen-year history. To keep the momentum of success going, they conducted a canned food drive for CORA. All three shifts competed to collect the most…
Mailings Coming to Chatham Medicaid Recipients about Nutrition Benefits
Chatham County Social Services wants older residents on Medicaid to know that they may receive an unexpected letters and phone calls from a nonprofit, Benefits Data Trust, encouraging them to apply for Food and Nutrition Benefits (FNS). The program also…
Posted in Organization
Introducing New Dial-A-Ride Minivan for Siler City!
This year’s United Way nonprofit allocations included support to Chatham Transit for a handicapped-accessible minivan dedicated to serve Siler City residents. To schedule a ride call (919) 542-5136.
Posted in Agencies, Organization
