Volunteer Center of Randolph County

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Volunteer Center of Randolph County

The mission of the Volunteer Center is to strengthen our community by creating meaningful volunteer connections. We are a referral service and much more!

06/10/2026

Learning sticks when kids get the chance to explore, create, and discover hands-on. Thanks to partnerships between Randolph County 4-H and the Archdale Public Library Branch, local homeschool students are getting opportunities to dive into agriculture, science, and STEM activities in engaging, meaningful ways.

Programs like these help students build confidence, connect with peers, and discover new interests, all while having fun learning. Support from United Way of Randolph County helps make these opportunities possible for more than 9,500 local students each year.

That’s the power of community support in action. Learn more about our Youth Opportunity initiatives at uwrandolph.org.

05/31/2026

When we talk about ALICE, it can sound like a lot of charts and percentages. But behind every number is a neighbor with a real story. That 35% of ALICE households includes parents staying up late to balance a tight budget, grandparents helping raise grandkids, and young adults working hard just to stand on their own two feet.

Because people give and volunteer, those stories don’t end with struggle. They can include new jobs, more stable housing, kids who are ready for school, and families who feel supported instead of alone.

So as you see the new ALICE report, remember this: we’re not just counting households. We’re talking about friends, coworkers, and families we care about, and together, we can help write a different next chapter for them.

05/21/2026

Numbers on a chart only matter if they change what we do next.

The new ALICE report helps us see where needs are growing in Randolph County and which families are under the most pressure. We use this data to guide our work around financial security, from supporting quality childcare and job training to helping connect people with resources when money is tight.

It also helps us be better stewards of local dollars. When we know exactly where the gaps are, we can invest in programs and partnerships that meet those needs head-on.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support real solutions in our community, this is a big part of the answer: pay attention to the data, then help turn it into action.

You can explore more about ALICE and local solutions here: https://www.uwrandolph.org/unitedforalice

05/16/2026

You may hear us talk about ALICE a lot, but what does it actually mean?

ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are families who earn more than the federal poverty level, but still not enough to afford the basics where they live.

They are often the people we see every day: childcare workers, home health aides, retail staff, service workers, and many others. They are working hard, sometimes more than one job, yet the math still doesn’t work. Rent, food, gas, childcare, health care, when all of that adds up, there’s nothing left for savings. One emergency can put everything at risk.

This is why the ALICE report matters. It gives us a clearer picture of who is struggling and what it really takes for families in Randolph County to be stable.

04/19/2026

We want to share with you a story of impact.

A local Scout named Braxton set out to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, which only a small number of Scouts ever achieve. For his Eagle project, he led a team to repair damaged concrete and improve a well-used space in our community, making it safer and more welcoming for everyone who passes through.

It took planning, fundraising, supplies, and a lot of willing hands with shovels and work gloves. But it also took something you don’t always see in the photos: a network of partners, donors, and volunteers who believe in young leaders and want to give them room to grow.

Because people here in Randolph County give and volunteer, projects like Braxton’s don’t just stay as ideas on paper. They turn into new steps poured, new paths fixed, and new pride in the place we all share.

If you’d like to read more local success stories like this, you can visit: https://www.uwrandolph.org/campaign-tool-kit

04/01/2026

Our Community Impact volunteers don’t stand on a stage or cut a ribbon. They sit with stacks of applications, read the details, ask hard questions, and talk through what will help Randolph County the most.

Their recommendations help guide how our Impact Grants are invested in education, financial stability, health, and more here at home. The board makes the final call, but our volunteers help shape the path.

If you serve on the Community Impact Committee, please know this: your time matters, your voice matters, and your care for this community matters.

Thank you for showing up behind the scenes so our neighbors can feel the results in real life.

03/14/2026

When you register for The Human Race 5K, you can choose to support a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or school you care about. They keep 70% of the funds they raise, and the remaining portion helps keep our Volunteer Center strong and serving the community.

That means your walk or run turns into real support for the things that matter here at home, like programs for kids, support for families, help for neighbors who need a hand.

Join us on March 21 at Bicentennial Park in Asheboro: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Asheboro/TheHumanRaceK

03/07/2026

Lacing up looks a little different when you know your steps are helping your neighbors.

We’re in the final stretch before The Human Race 5K on Saturday, March 21 at Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro. There’s still time to sign up, invite a friend, and get on the starting line with us.

This isn’t just a morning run or walk. When you register, you’re raising money for local nonprofits and supporting our Volunteer Center so we can keep connecting people and causes in Randolph County.

Grab your spot, set a simple fundraising goal, and help us fill the park with community spirit.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Asheboro/TheHumanRaceK

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from United Way of Randolph County!

Today is all about love, kindness, and community. We’re so grateful for the incredible support of our neighbors, partners, and volunteers who help make Randolph County a stronger, more caring place for everyone.

Let's continue spreading love and making a difference—one act of kindness at a time. Together, we can create a future filled with hope, opportunity, and love for all.

Thank you for being the heart of our community.

01/19/2026

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

United Way observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day of mentorship and service, encouraging individuals to support local communities and embodying Dr. King's spirit of compassion and activism.

As we celebrate the life and service of Dr. King, we encourage you to ask yourself, "What are you doing for others?

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363 S Cox Street
Asheboro, NC
27203

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+13366254207

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http://www.volunteerrandolph.org/

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