Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund

Purpose: A permanent, community-powered resource that delivers fast, stabilizing support to people and organizations across the Triangle when unexpected needs arise.

Background: Permanent fund grounded in the Invest–Convene–Amplify approach, designed to strengthen the region's ability to respond quickly to crises.

Geographic Scope: Orange, Durham, Johnston, and Wake counties

Focus Areas:

Housing stability

Food access

Transportation

Essential needs created by crisis

Support for nonprofits facing increased demand due to crisis

Eligible Support Includes:

Housing stability

Food access

Transportation

Other essential needs created by a crisis

For Individuals

Eligibility Requirements:

Live in Orange, Durham, Johnston, or Wake County

Show a financial hardship affecting basic needs

Provide a short explanation of the situation

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per approved application

For Nonprofit Organizations

Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrate a crisis leading to a clear spike in requests for help

Show how funding will support residents facing instability

Eligible Uses:

Direct assistance

Expanded capacity

Other critical needs tied to serving residents facing instability

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per approved application

Fund Administration

Administrative Fee: United Way retains a 5% administrative fee for application processing, review, communications, and reporting. The majority of funds reach the community.

Contact Information:

Email: liveunited@unitedwaytriangle.org

Phone: (919) 460-8687

Mailing: P.O. Box 110583, Durham, NC 27709