Meet UWCC’s Newest Employee
Meet Josh Sutherland, United Way’s new Community Systems and Data Coordinator
Josh Sutherland is a first-year Master of Public Health student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, concentrating in Health Policy. Originally from Overland Park, Kansas, he attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota before gaining experience with the Minnesota Department of Health’s Regulation Division, housing stabilization organizations, and biomedical IT consulting. Joshua cares deeply about the communities he has worked with and is excited to support the residents of Chatham County. He believes that every person deserves equitable support and is inspired by United Way of Chatham County’s Bold Goal and its commitment to building a stronger, more equitable community.
Just a couple of weeks into his new role, Josh shared what drew him to United Way and the work ahead:
“I’m excited to work with United Way of Chatham County because we bring together people and partners who are committed to building systems that reflect our shared vision for equity and lasting community impact.”
Josh will be working closely with United Way Impact Manager Daisy Butzer, who is helping shape his learning experience and role at United Way. Daisy shared her excitement about welcoming Josh to the team and the skills he brings to the work: “I’m so glad to have Josh on the team! He’ll be working with our partners to keep our CHC Community Dashboard up to date, supporting internal communications, and exploring new impact opportunities to support our Bold Goal. Josh has experience working both directly with clients and in high-level data, so I’m excited for him to build his skills in the middle ground we work in.”Views: 122
One Young World Reflection
One Young World Summit - Munich, Germany
Reflection by United Way Impact Manager, Daisy Butzer
At the beginning of November, I had the absolute privilege of attending the 2025 One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany. I was accompanied by 20 other young professionals representing United Ways from across the world, as well as United Way Worldwide President and CEO Angela Williams.
The four-day summit hosted speakers and discussions focused on some of the most pressing challenges we face today. We wrestled with questions of what responsible technology looks like in the age of Artificial Intelligence, and how we can achieve peace and security when players operate with different sets of “facts.” As I listened, reflected, and shared opinions with my newfound colleagues, I reaffirmed my own belief in collective impact as a way to achieve United Way’s mission of advancing the common good.
In one of the most inspiring speeches of the summit, Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa stated, “Without facts, you can’t have truth, and without truth, you can’t have trust. Without these three, we don’t have a shared reality.” It is commonly held that there are 5 key conditions of collective impact, an approach that forms the basis for United Way of Chatham County’s Chatham Housing Collective (CHC) and Chatham Success Network (CSN) initiatives. One of those key conditions is a shared agenda, but a shared agenda must be built on a shared source of truth and can only be acted on once trust has been built.
The work we do here in Chatham County is committed to truth and trust, so that our community is sufficiently empowered for the hard work of systems change. In building and maintaining the CHC Community Dashboard, we are tending to a shared source of information about the state of housing in Chatham. In shifting toward greater power-sharing in our Chatham Success Network funding process, we build trust with our partners. And in facilitating both CHC and CSN meetings, we create spaces so that partners can build trust with each other, too.
Artificial Intelligence is poised to further permeate our daily reality, and technology has made communication faster and more accessible. However, AI also serves as a contrast to the deeply human relationships we cultivate through the CHC and CSN. Collective impact creates space for – and is dependent on – authentic connection and relationships, something that technology can never replace.
As we prepare to enter a time of reflection and renewal, of family time and tradition, we must remember that our humanity is our superpower. Our community is diverse in its strengths, yet united in humble collaboration.
As I sat in the main hall of the Summit, listening to CEOs, royalty, and changemakers from across the globe, something dawned on me: the credibility that got me to that room – sharing space with individuals I so admire – is the same credibility that can help me achieve whatever goals of my own I choose to pursue. It is an honor to be able to put that credibility toward elevating the collaboration of Chatham County.
One other quote has stayed with me from Maria Ressa’s speech: “Hope comes from action. When you act, you build hope because that action changes your world.” I hope you will act with me.
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Impact Internship
United Way of Chatham County (UWCC) is seeking an intern to support our Impact Manager in advancing the organization’s Bold Goal: to end and prevent poverty for 2,000 people in Chatham County by 2030.
The Impact Intern will gain hands-on experience in collective impact and systems change strategies, supporting coordination among community partners in the Chatham Housing Collective (CHC) and Chatham Success Network (CSN), and other Bold Goal initiatives. This internship offers exposure to cross-sector collaboration, program evaluation, data collection and analysis, and nonprofit leadership.
Responsibilities
The following are potential responsibilities depending on the intern’s background, skills, and interests. The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Impact Manager and have opportunities to contribute across projects:
- Develop and distribute agendas, materials, and notes to support facilitation of CHC meetings.
- Communicate with partners to ensure timely and complete data reporting; clean data to populate CHC Community Dashboard
- Evaluate CHC Community Dashboard reach and adoption by stakeholders
- Conduct research with partners and using existing evidence to recommend opportunities for advocacy and education in the community, especially related to transportation and landlord engagement
- Collaborate with the Communications and Grants Specialist to develop CHC communications materials for the UWCC website, newsletter, and social media
- Support grant writing for special projects or initiatives
- Assist with planning and logistics for community trainings, presentations, and outreach events.
- Perform other project-based tasks as assigned to support United Way of Chatham County.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in, or completion of, a bachelor’s degree program in public health, social work, public or nonprofit administration, community development, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Strong interest in systems change, collective impact, and community-based solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare materials for different audiences and reading levels.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Forms and Excel); experience with Airtable or Power BI a plus.
- Research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
- Commitment to equity, integrity, and inclusive community engagement.
Benefits to the Intern
- Direct mentorship from United Way’s Impact Manager.
- Practical experience with nonprofit collective impact initiatives and grantmaking.
- Opportunities to strengthen professional skills in program planning, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation.
- Networking with nonprofit, government, and community leaders in Chatham County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
United Way of Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Hours: 10–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
Compensation: $20/hour
Work Setting: Hybrid based in Pittsboro, NC
Expected Length: 6 months, with the possibility of extension
Email your cover letter and resume to Daisy Butzer, United Way Impact Manager – info@UnitedWayOfChathamCounty.org.
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June 2025 Bold Goal Community Meeting
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Meet our new Executive Director, Carlos Lima!
UWCC Welcomes new Executive Director, Carlos Lima
United Way of Chatham County is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Lima as its new Executive Director. Carlos brings with him a deep commitment to service, a wealth of leadership experience, and a strong connection to our local community.
Carlos first came to North Carolina in 1988 as an exchange student at UNC Chapel Hill while pursuing his MBA. After a successful career in his family’s business in Venezuela, he relocated to the United States in 2001 with his family. For the past 20 years, Carlos has served as Director of Operations and Finance at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, where he became known for his steadfast leadership, service-driven mindset, and ability to foster meaningful relationships.
Carlos, whose first day is Monday, May 12, is eager to build upon the strong foundation laid by outgoing Executive Director Katie Childs. He is excited to contribute to the continued growth of United Way’s mission to improve lives and strengthen Chatham County through collaborative, community-based solutions.
Carlos and his wife have called this area home for over two decades. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, reading, and playing board games.
Katie Childs, who announced her planned departure earlier this year, will work alongside Carlos for a short time to ensure a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. As she prepares to relocate with her family, we are deeply grateful for Katie’s years of visionary leadership and her unwavering dedication to Chatham County.
Please join us in welcoming Carlos to the United Way of Chatham County!
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Meet the new Bold Goal Case Manager
We are thrilled to introduce Bold Goal Case Manager Guadalupe Avellaneda, currently employed at Chatham Literacy. Guadalupe holds a Master’s Degree from Walden University and comes to Chatham from Greenville, SC, where she worked in human services. Guadalupe works closely with Bold Goal Family Navigator Maria Soto, and participates in the weekly case conferencing calls between the Bold Goal Pilot Program partners.
Describe your role as Bold Goal Case Manager:
As the Case Manager for Chatham Literacy, I will collaborate with the family navigator and other case managers in connecting families who are interested in enrolling in ESOL, citizenship classes, Adult Goal-based education, Spanish Literacy, and Financial Literacy. Moreover, as I work alongside other case managers, we can collaborate in assisting families in connecting them with resources and addressing systemic poverty.
What do you most look forward to as the new Case Manager?
I look forward to seeing families gain resources and support from the entire community. As a case manager I look forward to walking along side families and empowering them to overcome current and future challenges.
With your new knowledge of the Chatham community, how do you think families will react to this new programming to wrap services around entire households, starting in the schools?
I am relatively new to the Chatham community; however, I’m hopeful that families will see the benefits of agencies working together to provide accessible and welcoming services. Having a positive support system that includes your community fosters connection and trust.
What do you think of United Way’s Bold Goal – ending and preventing poverty for 2,000 people in 2,000 days (by 2030) and this new collaborative service delivery United Way is leading between agencies?
United Way’s Bold Goal is an innovative project that will bring community services together to work through and overcome systemic poverty. Each family comes with their unique needs and goals therefore working collaboratively will help service providers develop achievable family support plans for each family.
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Chatham Success Network
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Mental Health First Aid 2024
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Eleven people attended the MHFA training, representing community members, Chatham Housing Collective Provider Subcommittee members, and members of the larger housing sector in Chatham County. The training was facilitated by two facilitators from Vaya Health
MHFA trainees learned the following over the course of their day:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a person in crisis.
- How to connect a person with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.
Vaya Health provided the free training, with United Way planning the day, providing lunch and managing signups. Thank you to everyone who attended!
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