Organization: United Way of Pitt County Inc
Mission: The United Way of Pitt County, Inc. (UWPC) is a nonprofit entity located in eastern North Carolina. UWPC is a volunteer-driven organization that seeks to impact the greater Pitt County community by focusing on the keys to a good life Education, Income, Health, and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.The mission of United Way of Pitt County, Inc. is To mobilize resources and leadership to build a stronger community with underlying values of Integrity Excellence, Compassion, Commitment, Inclusiveness, and Collaboration.The Organization has an active, diverse Board of Trustees, which consists of local area business leaders, educators, financial specialists, and other professionals. The Board is supported by committees that have oversight over various aspects of its operations.
Activities: The United Way of Pitt County, Inc. focuses on three primary programs:School Readiness - The provision of funds for tutoring and mentoring programs, literacy assistance programs, pre-school readiness, alternative learning programs, and truancy reduction.Workforce Development - The provision of funds for job training and placement, certification and training programs, and grants for adult education programs that lead to a high school diploma or equivalent.Basic Needs - The provision of funds for short-term, immediate relief to people in crisis (i.e. disaster services), and the funding of essential needs of individuals such as food, clothing, and shelter.The Organization conducts an annual fundraising campaign throughout eastern North Carolina to raise funds through corporate and individual pledges and gifts. Campaign funds are raised for the purpose of funding specific grant requests from local agencies that will have tremendous impact on the quality of health and human services in the greater Pitt County area.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition