Like every dollar in your local United Way’s campaign, every dollar makes a difference at United Way NEXT. “Giving Tuesday is more than a single day of generosity. It’s a reflection of who we are as a community,” said Carole Peters, President & CEO of United Way NEXT. “This year, as we continue to celebrate 36 years of connection, we’re reminded that when each of us gives a little, we can achieve something truly remarkable together.”
Continuing The Legacy
Our Endowment Campaign kicked off in April 2026 to carry forward the momentum created by our amazing 35th anniversary. Our Endowment balance has continued to grow annually because of generous members who have earmarked a special gift each year. As we look ahead to Giving Tuesday, we want to extend the invitation to those who wish to support this endowment campaign as a true investment in our very bright future. This year we have a $30K match thanks to generous supporters like Keith Barsuhn, Dan Dunne, Amber Kelleher, Rob Reifsynder, Carole Peters, Tricia Smith, Maria Chavez-Wilcox, and Jeffrey Wilcox.
Ways to Invest This Giving Tuesday
Stock Gifts: UW NEXT now accepts stock gifts that are made directly to the Foundation for the Carolinas and placed in the UW NEXT Gordon Berg 1209 Fund. When stock gifts are received the stock is sold and invested in the endowment with an opportunity to liquidate a portion or all of that stock gift, which can also be contributed directly back to the UW NEXT general fund. If you have interest in gifting stock, please contact Carole Peters, CEO at Carole.Peters@uww.unitedway.org.
Endowment Gifts: UW NEXT also accepts endowment gifts that we send directly to the fund on your behalf. Make a special endowment contribution today!
Interested in making an extra gift to support UW NEXT’s general fund: Consider sponsoring a membership for a colleague or future leader or make that extra special Giving Tuesday gift to support our bright future.
Whatever you choose, we hope you know how much it means to us! Whether you make a personal gift, endowment gift, or help others find their place in this community, every act of generosity helps move us closer to our goal and strengthens what makes United Way NEXT so special!
This holiday season, if you’re feeling inspired to give, we invite you to choose the option that speaks to your heart. And if you need help exploring your choices, we welcome you to reach out to Carole Peters to determine which gift makes the most sense for you 💙
We look forward to making Giving Tuesday a meaningful celebration of generosity and gratitude with you!
P.S. Supporting our endowment has never been easier! You can either make a contribution through our website or email Carole.Peters@uww.unitedway.org to pay through Check or ACH.