About NC Courage’s Partnership with United Way of NC
North Carolina Courage have partnered with United Way of North Carolina to bring together two purpose driven organizations dedicated to strengthening communities across the state. The partnership supports statewide fundraising efforts, promotes volunteerism, and elevates community initiatives, while enhancing visibility for United Way’s missions. UWNC works with 47 local United Ways to co-create solutions to some of North Carolina’s most pressing challenges. In 2024, the Courage and UWNC collaborated on fundraising efforts following Hurricane Helene, helping provide relief to communities in Western North Carolina. In 2025 and beyond, fans will see special fundraising campaigns and round-up opportunities at concessions and merchandise stands in First Horizon Stadium. These initiatives will directly support hundreds of local nonprofits serving North Carolinians.
More about United Way of North Carolina Programs:
ALICE: The ALICE population — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — represents households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still struggle to afford essentials like housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care, technology, and taxes. These hardworking residents often live paycheck to paycheck, with little or no savings, and are one emergency away from poverty.
NC211: NC 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can dial 2-1-1, call (888) 892-1162, or visit NC211.org to connect with health and human service resources in their community. The service is available 24/7, year-round, in multiple languages, at no cost. Real-time caller data can be accessed at nc.211counts.org.
MyFriendBen: MyFriendBen is a free online tool that helps North Carolinians discover benefits and tax credits they may qualify for, such as food assistance, health insurance, and child care subsidies. In just six minutes, users complete a short survey (available in 12 languages) and receive a personalized report showing likely eligibility, estimated value, and application time. The tool is over 90% accurate, allows anonymous use, and is available through NC211.org.
