Pamela Caruso, a Chatham County Council on Aging volunteer was awarded the 2018 Medallion Award by the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. She was one of the honorees at the award ceremony held on May 7, at the…
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United Way of Chatham County Honors Local Volunteers
The United Way of Chatham County recognized several local volunteers on Thursday, May 3 for their outstanding volunteer work in the community. Held at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, the event hosted almost 100 people. Sheriff Mike Roberson…
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Volunteers Needed for Free Over-The-Counter Medication Event in Chatham
Chatham County is helping MedAssist host a Free Pharmacy Day on Friday June 1, 2018 at the Armory in Siler City. The event provides free non-prescription medications to people who may have trouble paying on their own. This can include…
Chatham’s First Annual Senior Education Retreat
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
Chatham County Outstanding Volunteers Awards Nomination Forms Now Available
Each year the United Way of Chatham County coordinates the Chatham County Outstanding Volunteer Awards to recognize those individuals who selflessly give their time, talent and expertise to benefit the residents of Chatham County. Everyday in Chatham County hundreds of…
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2017 United Way Member Agency Meeting
United Way of Chatham County hosted its annual member agency meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at the new Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. Agencies received information regarding upcoming events, reporting procedures and local grant opportunities. Chatham County Budget Analyst…
David Poe Receives United Way of Chatham County’s Highest Honor at 2017 Kick-Off Event
Ormsbee Robinson was the organizer of the first United Way campaign in Fearrington, which helped to solidify United Way’s presence in Chatham County. As a founder, he helped lead the group that built a vision for this United Way, developed…
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