United Way of Cumberland County Invites Residents to Participate in Community Conversations

Fayetteville, N.C. (April 10, 2025) – United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) is excited to announce the upcoming Community Conversations, a series of open forums where residents can share their thoughts on the most pressing health and human service needs in our community.

These vital discussions will directly shape the next Community Needs Assessment, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to address the most urgent challenges.

Community Conversations Schedule
All sessions will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) within Cumberland County:

• April 14 – Bordeaux Community Library, 3711 Village Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304
• May 6 – Spring Lake Public Library, 101 Laketree Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390 
• May 7 – Bill Crisp Senior Center - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 7560 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304
• May 12 – West Regional Public Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28306
• May 14 – Tokay Senior Fitness Center - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 328 Hamilton St., Fayetteville, NC 28301
• May 15 – FTCC, General Classroom Building, Room 108/114, 2817 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC
• May 20 – East Regional Public Library, 4809 Clinton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312
• May 21 – Senior Center East - 1:30 to 3 p.m., 917 Washington Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301
• May 22 – College Lakes Recreation Center, 4945 Rosehill Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28311
• May 27 – Cliffdale Recreation Center, 6404 Cliffdale Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314
• May 29 – Westover Recreation Center, 67 Bonanza Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303
• June 5 – Hope Mills Recreation Center, 766 Rockfish Rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348
• June 12 – Smith Recreation Center, 1520 Slater Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Additional dates will be announced as they are confirmed.

Why Participate?
Community Conversations are part of United Way’s Speak Out! Initiative—an effort to ensure that the voices of local residents truly shape how we invest in Cumberland County. These discussions give participants the chance to weigh in on important topics like health, education, financial stability, and basic needs. The insights shared will help guide our community needs assessment and shape future strategies to meet emerging challenges. Together, we’re building a stronger Culture of Care and working to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community.

For more information or to register, visit our website or contact Crystal Moore Williams at (910) 483-1179 ext. 229 or crystalmmcnair@unitedway-cc.org.

United Way of Cumberland County
Our mission is to improve lives across Cumberland County by strategically raising and investing resources that successfully impact prioritized human service and health needs while working in effective and innovative partnerships with direct provider agencies. To learn more visit https://www.unitedway-cc.org/