Co-chair of the United Way of Greater Greensboro's Leadership Circle
United Way of Greater Greensboro is creating a bold movement to end local poverty. Greensboro ranks 31% above the national poverty average. 57,000 Greensboro residents, which includes one out of every four children, lives in poverty. Join us and support our partnerships that work together to help:-Kids succeed in school and life,-Adults learn new skills and land jobs-Seniors access needed care-ENTIRE families thrive. GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER – Local impact for 96 years and counting. The federal government defines poverty as family of four earning $24,600 per year. According to local self-sufficiency standards many four-member households need to earn around $60,000 to meet basic needs without subsidized assistance.