United Way of Cumberland County 222 Maiden Lane
Fayetteville, NC 27546
Tel 910.483.1179
www.unitedway-cc.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Melissa Reid, Director of Resource Development

September 16, 2020	(910) 483-1179 ext. 228
melissareid@unitedway-cc.org

United Way of Cumberland County Accepting COVID-19 Funding Applications from Non-Profits

The ongoing financial impact of COVID-19 has led to sharp increases in demand for food, utility and housing assistance in our community. In March, United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) established the COVID-19 Relief Fund.  This was established to help local agencies meet the anticipated short- and long-term needs in the community.  Funding was disbursed in April and July with a third round of funding to be distributed in October. 
To date, a total of $73,871 of COVID-19 relief funding has been granted.

UWCC is now accepting applications from local nonprofit agencies to be considered for the third round of funding.  In order to move resources quickly and not further burden organizations on the front-lines of the pandemic, UWCC has dispensed with the usual formal grant application process and has a short application that can be found at www.unitedway-cc.org/what-we-do/covid-19-relief-grant.html

The effects of COVID-19 will be felt for a long time in our community so we are still asking companies, corporate partners and individuals to join in the fight.  Every dollar helps and will remain here in Cumberland County to help our friends and neighbors.  To donate to the relief fund, visit www.unitedway-cc.org, text United to 855-735-2437 or mail a check to UWCC office at 222 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC  28301 with COVID-19 written on the memo line. 
 
If you or your neighbors need assistance, call 2-1-1 or visit www.nc211.org. You can also text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive updates.  NC 2-1-1 is a confidential multilingual call center that is available 24/7 to provide the most accurate and up to date information for Cumberland County.  The City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County Government, Fayetteville PWC and UWCC are sponsors of this program. 

About United Way
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way of Cumberland County strives to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, financial stability, health and critical basic needs. At United Way, we recognize that lasting changes are achieved by addressing the underlying causes of problems. United Way partners with other nonprofit agencies to improve lives right here in Cumberland County. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

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