EACH YEAR, UNITED WAY FUNDS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT TOUCH THOUSANDS OF LIVES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. LAST YEAR, 59 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WERE FUNDED THANKS TO GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. BELOW IS INFORMATION ABOUT UNITED WAY IN-HOUSE INITIATIVES..
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) is a program that promotes early-childhood literacy by providing one free book a month to children living in Cumberland County, ages 0 – 5.
Through DPIL, children build their own library of books and are encouraged to develop a love for reading and learning.
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The Leadership Development Program is FREE board training designed to identify, develop, and enhance leadership skills to prepare volunteers to become effective non-profit board members.
The application process starts each year in February and ends on March 1st.
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NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina and supported by local United Ways and public and private partners. Accessible via an easy-to-remember three-digit number or by visiting nc211.org, families and individuals can obtain free and confidential information on health and human services and resources in their community
