United Way Of Lee County, Inc.
Charity Organization
Why pick this one
United Way Of Lee County, Inc. has served Lee and Harnett Counties since 1960 and connects residents with Barrier Busters, NC 211, and local assistance programs.
Best for
- Donors seeking community investments directed to Lee and Harnett Counties
- Residents needing referrals for housing, food, utilities, shelter, or other immediate needs through NC 211
- Hard-working people facing small barriers to housing, employment, or self-sufficiency
- People seeking volunteer opportunities in the local community
- Residents needing access to local transportation programs through Buzz United
Look elsewhere if
- People seeking direct rent, utility, or other financial assistance from the organization
Specialties
- Barrier Busters obstacle assistance
- NC 211 information and referral
- Buzz United transportation programs
- Emergency food assistance
- Volunteer opportunity coordination
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What makes them different
- Serves both Lee and Harnett Counties in central North Carolina
- Has partnered with the local community since 1960
- Barrier Busters, launched in 2022, has helped more than 250 people overcome obstacles
- Contributions are invested back into Lee and Harnett communities
- Partner agencies undergo a vetting process, with funding decisions made by local volunteers
- Response time
- NC 211 callers receive immediate help accessing housing, shelter, food, utilities, and other immediate needs
- Serves
- Sanford, Lillington
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 507 N Steele St Ste 211, Sanford, NC 27330-3978
- Phone
- 19197765823
- Website
- https://www.leecountyunitedway.org
Services
- Charitable fundraising
- Community impact programs
- Financial security support
- Healthy community programs
- Youth opportunity programs
- Community resiliency initiatives
- Volunteer coordination
- Housing and basic-needs referrals