August 1, 2010
Contact: Linda Pearson
Phone: 692-2413
On Thursday, August 19th the United Way of Moore County presents the 2010 Tee Off Classic hosted by the Country Club of North Carolina. The tournament will be played on the club’s beautiful Dogwood Course. The Dogwood is ranked by Golf Digest as one of the Top 10 courses in the state of North Carolina. It was also the site of the 62nd U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship back in July.
January 11, 2010 Emily Sloan, Public Relations (910) 715-5376
PINEHURST—In less than a month, the Moore County United Way will close the books on yet another community campaign to raise money to help improve the quality of life in Moore County. Every dollar raised in the annual campaign is crucial to the 22 health and human service agencies to which the United Way provides financial support.
The United Way of Moore County wishes to continue attracting the highest quality service providers as potential grant recipients as we strive to ensure the most effective pool of programs and services for our community.
The United Way of Moore County welcomes Tom Boals, Vice President and Business Services Officer for BB&T as the 2009 – 2010 Chairman of the Board. Tom has served the United Way for the past two years as treasurer on the executive committee.
Governor Beverly Perdue is encouraging North Carolinians to volunteer as part of a national campaign, “United We Serve.” In line with President Barack Obama’s initiative, the goal is to engage people in volunteer events that help the environment, education, health care access, community renewal, veterans and military families.
This year, Moore County received $52,018.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The Local Board made up of representatives from the United Way of Moore County, the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, the Department of Social Services, and others determine how the funds awarded to Moore County are to be distributed. The funds are distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.
The United Way of Moore County in collaboration with the United Way of North Carolina is providing 2-1-1 Information and Referral service to residents of Moore County. By simply dialing the numbers 2-1-1, you can speak to a specialist who can help you find government and municipal services and health and human services that are offered in the Moore County community.
There is good news for residents of Moore County. Beginning February 11, 2009, finding answers to health and human services questions will become much easier thanks to 2-1-1 the United Way telephone referral service. Just as people call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 4-1-1 for directory assistance, callers in Moore County will be able to dial 2-1-1 and speak with a trained referral specialist about critical health and human services available to our community.
The United Way of Moore County and its board of directors are set to recognize Reverend Hal E. Hyde, Jr. on January 22, 2009 at the Cornerstone Award Banquet with its highest award. The Cornerstone Award is given by the United Way of Moore County to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment, creativity, leadership, volunteerism, inspiration and sustained service with broad scope of impact on the quality of life in the community. United Way Campaign Chairman, Gerald Galloway comments that, “Whether serving committees supporting recreation or fair housing, to serving as chaplain and minister to many, or as an advocate for education or the disadvantaged, Hal Hyde has served many areas of our community well and certainly deserves this recognition.”
The United Way of Moore County wishes to continue attracting the highest quality service providers as potential grant recipients as we strive to ensure the most effective pool of programs and services for our community.
On Friday, September 5th, United Way of Moore County’s partner agencies will benefit from a “Day of Caring.” This event teams community volunteers and United Way board members with United Way agencies to work onsite and assist them with special projects.
Established in 1968, this year the United Way of Moore County celebrates 40 years of making life better for people in our community. Our records show that since 1994, forty local nonprofits agencies and programs have benefited from the work of the United Way of Moore County with nearly six and a half million dollars in grants being awarded. Over the years, community contributions have been distributed to programs benefiting hundreds of men, women, and children right here where we live. The United Way of Moore County continues to work with partner agencies and members of the community to do the most good where it is needed.
The United Way of Moore County and its board of directors are set to recognize David Woronoff on January 17, 2008 at the Cornerstone Award Banquet with its highest award. The Cornerstone Award is given by the United Way of Moore County to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment, creativity, leadership, volunteerism, inspiration and sustained service with broad scope of impact on the quality of life in the community.
Lee Riggsbee is the 2008–09 United Way Chairman of the Board. Riggsbee is Vice President of Commercial Lending for Crescent State Bank and has been serving the United Way Board since 2005. "We look forward to his solid leadership and really making things happen with Lee and the combination of leaders he has assembled," said Linda Pearson, United Way Executive Director.
Linda Pearson, Executive Director of the United Way of Moore County announced that free FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards are again available to help people with no prescription coverage lower the cost of their medicine. People with health insurance can also use the cards to lower the cost of medicine not covered by their medical insurance.
The United Way of Moore County welcomes Tom Boals, Vice President and Business Services Officer for BB&T as the 2009 – 2010 Chairman of the Board. Tom has served the United Way for the past two years as treasurer on the executive committee.
