United in Our Communities

United bankers honoring Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, we are celebrating America's veterans through acts of kindness and service across our footprint. We're also proud to highlight some of the veterans on our team. They shared their thoughts on what serving our country meant to them and what we can do to honor the veterans in our country. Please take the time to read their stories by clicking here and join us in thanking them for what they did and continue to do.

Our teams are finding unique ways to thank and support veterans in their communities including organizing collection drives for care packages to send to military personnel, assembling and distributing care boxes to military families, raising funds to supply a veteran with training to train their own service dog, and writing thank you cards. In addition to the acts of service, the United Community Bank Foundation will be making a total of $25,000 in donations to local organizations that support veterans.

G-Force Robotics sponsored by United in Clayton, NC

The United team in Clayton, NC is proud to sponsor G-Force Robotics, Johnston County's first and North Carolina's largest all-girl robotics team.

Since forming in April, they have been hard at work prepping for upcoming robotics competitions. In addition to their STEM-focused programs and many hours spent in the shop, the team has also volunteered over 500 community service hours within Clayton and surrounding communities. The team is comprised of 12 young women in grades 9 through 12 from communities and schools across a tri-county area. The team seeks to encourage girls’ interest in STEM fields while also developing skills in business, marketing, and leadership.

Recently, the team presented their competition robot at the Clayton, NC Town Council Meeting and spoke to council members about their accomplishments and upcoming community service initiatives. We're so proud of all they've accomplished so far, and we can't wait to see what's to come!