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Our mission is to lift Wilson County households out of poverty and improve the lives of all in our community. Our Mission
It’s a credo. A mission. A goal.

A constant reminder that when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us everyday. History
In 1959, the United Fund of Wilson County was organized at a meeting in the Cherry Hotel. The goal for this initial fundraising effort was set at $79,568.30. Today the organization we now call United Way raises more than one-million dollars annually to fund human service agencies for the people of Wilson County. Far from being just a once-a-year presence, United Way is an integral part of the community it serves. Each member agency’s program is a part of a total health, welfare, and character building program designed to meet the needs of the community. Because of this fact, United Way has a responsibility to consider the community program as a whole and each agency’s relation to the total program. United Way helps people help themselves and one another by uniting the community’s volunteer fundraising efforts in a manner that builds a strong spirit of community volunteerism; responds to needs that can’t be met through public expenditures; is accountable to the giver and the receiver for dollars and programs; operates in a cost effective manner.

10/31/2026

Help Us Wrap Up Wilson County in Warmth!

The Wilson-Greene Housing Committee invites you to the 11th Annual Operation Wrap-Up and Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wilson County Main Public Library.

As colder weather approaches, Operation Wrap-Up helps individuals and families in need prepare for winter by providing warm clothing and other essential items. Local organizations will also be on hand to share information about community resources and available services.

📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Wilson County Main Public Library

Please help us spread the word so we can reach those who may benefit from this event.

Donations of new or gently used coats, jackets, hats, gloves and other warm winter clothing are welcome and will help our neighbors stay warm this winter!

Donations may be dropped off at these community partner locations:

📍 Hope Station – 309 Goldsboro St. E.

📍 Wilson County Public Library – 104 Goldsboro St. E.

📍 United Way of Wilson County – 219-A Barnes St.

📍 Wilson County DSS – 100 Gold St. NE

Every donation helps us make a difference for our neighbors in need.

10/29/2026

🧣 Operation Wrap Up is coming Nov. 17 to the Wilson County Library lawn during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, and we need your help keeping our neighbors warm this winter! 🍁

A big thank you to Brittany Hamm for getting us started off right with a donation of scarves, toboggans, gloves and socks!

If you’d like to donate cold-weather items (new scarves, gloves and toboggans) for those in need, you can drop them off at various community partner locations, including our office at 219-A Barnes St.

10/28/2026

We had such a wonderful time today at Diversified Opportunities, Inc. , our partner agency, for its 51st annual Open House and Awards Day Celebration! Thank you for all you do and the lives you have changed! ⭐️💙

10/27/2026

💙 Thank you, Wilson! 💙

We’re so grateful to every runner, volunteer, sponsor, vendor and community partner who made our inaugural United We Run 5K one to remember! Every dollar raised supported our United We Care programs, which help lift families out of poverty and build a stronger Wilson County for all!

📸 Check out the race day photos from A&E Photographs NC and see if you can spot yourself or click on the link. https://adobe.ly/4i9VA85

A special thank-you to Wilson Warbirds for hosting us at the ballpark, Daniel Johnson for serving as our emcee, and Carmen Parker for singing the national anthem!

A huge thank-you to our sponsors:
🧛 Vampire: Reckitt
🐺 Werewolf: First Venture Commercial & Residential, Greenlight, Mangum's Transport
🧟 Zombie: Infuse Wellness of Wilson, Refresco North America
👻 Ghost League: Vaughan’s Jewelers, Law Office of J. Andrew Whitley, Parker’s Barbecue, The Neighbors, Ralph Hodge Construction Company, Trillium, Bailey’s Respite Care, Connor Bunn PLLC – S. Bryan Radford, Alpaca Chicken, Schmidt Law, The Boyd Firm, Bridgestone, North State Sports Cards

Thank you to our community partners Trophy Connection, Le Bleu, Food Lion, 300 Nash Nutrition, Eastern Carolina Chiropractic Center, Luna Bean, Wesley Shelter, Wilson County Tourism and Run the East!

Thank you for showing what it means to Live and Run United!

10/25/2026

Thank you, Wilson, for showing up Saturday! Here’s the recording of the finish line! Race photos will be forthcoming. Be on the lookout. 💙👻

Finish line video from The United We Run 5K, October 24, 2026, in W...

10/24/2026

Thank you, Wilson County Tourism Development Authority! We had a blast Living United Saturday! 👻💙

10/24/2026

The race has started! United We Run to help our neighbors! 💙👻

10/23/2026

👻 RACE DAY IS TOMORROW! 👻

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line Saturday! You have two options to pick up your race packet and check-in.

📍 TONIGHT CHECK-IN AND RACE PACKET PICKUP: Friday, Oct. 23 | 5–7 p.m.
United Way of Wilson County, 219-A Barnes Street
Please park at Ruckus and Redemption Restaurant (220 Barnes St. S.) and walk over to the United Way.

📍 RACE MORNING CHECK-IN AND RACE PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6:45–7:45 a.m.
Wilson Ballpark, Home of the Wilson Warbirds
Left Field (Main Entrance) on Goldsboro St.
401 Goldsboro Street S., Wilson, NC 27893

⏰ The race starts promptly at 8 a.m., so give yourself plenty of time to check in and get ready!

🚗 RACE DAY PARKING: Park in the baseball lots or public parking areas used for Warbirds games. The Water Tower Lot (316 Tarboro St.) is preferred. Leave a little extra time to park and walk to the start.

See you tomorrow, Wilson! 💙

10/21/2026

Truist volunteers showed up at just the right time! 🙌

On Tuesday, their team spent the afternoon helping us get ready for Saturday's United We Run 5K, preparing nearly 200 race packets. They also labeled meal packets and delivered them to a local food pantry for families in our community!

Thank you SO much, Truist, for rolling up your sleeves with us. This is what Living United looks like in action. 💙

10/20/2026

A BIG thank you to City of Wilson, NC - Government for completing their United Way workplace campaign! 🏅 This team kicked things off in September with Olympic games, and they deserve the gold medal!

Another shoutout to Diversified Opportunities, Inc. for being the first partner agency to complete their workplace campaign! 🎉

Campaigns are currently underway throughout the community. Thank you to all who are united in helping lift people up toward a better future! 💙 We are grateful!

Address

219-A Barnes Street/P. O. Box 1147
Wilson, NC
27894

Telephone

+12522373194

Website

http://www.unitedwayofwilson.org/

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