United Way of Davidson County

​United Way of Davidson County: Making a Difference in Health, Education, and Financial Stability​

This video offers an insightful look into the day-to-day operations of the United Way of Davidson County, featuring Joel Sandman of Sandman Realty, alongside Kristie Hege, President, and April Rich, Campaign Director [00:24].

The Core Mission: Located at 11 Court Square, Suite 100, Lexington, North Carolina 27292 [00:31], the United Way of Davidson County is dedicated to improving lives by focusing on three essential pillars: health, education, and financial stability [00:54]. These are seen as the fundamental building blocks for a good quality of life. The organization proudly supports 25 local non-profits in the community that align with these crucial focus areas [00:49].

Fueling Community Impact Through Fundraising: The United Way of Davidson County thrives on community support and innovative fundraising initiatives. They partner with businesses through workplace campaigns, allowing employees to conveniently contribute a portion of their paychecks to the organization [01:17]. For small businesses, the "365 Small Business Circle" program offers a unique way to contribute a dollar a day [01:45]. In return, the United Way actively promotes these businesses by featuring their logos on social media and at special events [01:57].

Our Valued Partner Agencies: The video highlights some of the impactful partner agencies that benefit from the United Way of Davidson County's support. These include: the American Red Cross, The Arc Davidson County, Cancer Services of Davidson County Inc., Communities in Schools, The Dragonfly House, Family Services, Hospice of Davidson County, The Y, LHCDC, The Life Center of Davidson County, Made in Mocksville Thomasville, and Nazareth [00:49].

Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities and Events: The United Way of Davidson County provides various avenues for individuals to contribute and make a difference:

●     Fund Distribution Process: Volunteers play a crucial role in recommending how funds are allocated to the board of directors [02:47].

●     Week of Caring: This annual event in September mobilizes volunteers to assist non-profits with essential work projects and collection drives for items like canned food, personal hygiene products, and school supplies [03:06].

●     Special Events: The organization hosts engaging events throughout the year, including a Team Trivia Night [03:26], a Golf Tournament [03:35], and the EB 5K (Early Bird 5K) [03:41].

Connect with United Way of Davidson County: For more information on how you can support or benefit from their work, you can contact the United Way of Davidson County at info@uwdavidson.org or visit their website at uw-davidson.org [04:09].

Joel concludes the video by inviting viewers interested in moving to Lexington, North Carolina, or the broader Triad area to contact him through the information provided in the video’s description [04:22].