As our country, state, and county reckons with racial injustice, we all must consider our role, our failures, and commit to meaningful action. United Way of Lincoln County has long believed that "Live United" speaks to the core of the United Way's philosophy. It's the directive to work together to improve the common good within our community. When we are united:

• We work together to solve the problems that destabilize communities.
• We make changes that would be impossible when we act alone.
• We fight for the hopes, dreams, and rights of all people.

Lincoln County residents have ALWAYS pitched in when needed!  With this same energy and compassion, we will help our neighbors through this situation also.

Your United Way will update this information as we learn more. 

To donate to the United Way of Lincoln County's COVID-19 Emergency Fund, click here.

To apply for grants from the United Way of Lincoln County's COVID-19 Emergency Fund, click here.

Remember, to view accurate information concerning COVID-19 visit nc211.org - The United Way's community service resource help line and website.

Governor Roy Cooper announced 3/27/2020 that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.
Additionally, No Kid Hungry has created a map of local school sites, community organizations and food assistance programs across North Carolina where families can access food. The interactive map can be viewed at nokidhungrync.org/covid19/ and is updated daily. Visit this link to learn more:
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/governor-cooper-announces-texting-tool-access-food-children
 

BUSINESS/EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

1. The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted a disaster declaration covering all North Carolina counties, allowing affected small businesses and non-profits as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to apply for low interest SBA disaster loans. The interest rates are 3.75 percent for small businesses and 2.75 percent for nonprofit organization with terms up to 30 years. Visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ or www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19

2. The North Carolina COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Lending program supports North Carolina small businesses and family farms as they recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. This rapid recovery loan helps small businesses bridge the gap between when crisis strikes and when federal loans, insurance payouts, and other relief funds are approved, or businesses have time to recover. Visit: https://ncrapidrecovery.org/

3. The North Carolina Employment Security Division is publishing instructions and guidance on the following link to help you understand new changes to the state’s unemployment system, due to the current impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus in North Carolina.  Visit: https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information

4. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a foreclosure and eviction moratorium Wednesday for single-family homeowners for the next 60 days if they have Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages.  Visit:  https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_042

5. The Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition will lead recurring national calls on Coronavirus and Homelessness/Housing every Monday at 2:30 p.m. ET until Congress includes housing and homelessness resources in the COVID-19 stimulus package.  Visit:  https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing-homelessness

What is NC 2-1-1?

NC 2-1-1 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.

When can I call NC 2-1-1?

NC 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year by dialing 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162.

Is NC 2-1-1 statewide?

NC 2-1-1 is available by landline, cell phone, and VOIP in all 100 counties of North Carolina.

Is 2-1-1 available in languages other than English?

NC 2-1-1 has Spanish language call specialists on staff and also utilizes professional language interpretation services to assist callers in over 170 languages.

What information is available by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting nc211.org?

NC 2-1-1 maintains a robust database with information on more than 19,000 human service programs and services in North Carolina. Callers are referred to organizations in their local community best equipped to address their specific needs including food, shelter, energy assistance, housing, parenting resources, healthcare, substance abuse, specific resources for older adults and people with disabilities, and much more.

When an individual dials 2-1-1, a trained call specialist conducts a search based on the caller’s location to identify resources that meet the caller’s needs. In addition to contact information for the resource, call specialists provide eligibility requirements, intake process information, hours of operation, any requirements for appointments, and accessibility information, when available.