What is Hero Central?
The world could use a few heroes right about now. Each of us has a chance to be a hero in the life of another person. Hero Central is about inspiring that and unleashing what we call a "Hero Army" ... regular people from every corner of the Triad, offering to help those in need. We want to tell the stories of these everyday heroes and at the same time help respond to some of the challenges facing local communities ... things like hunger, housing, employment, and more.

Are you in need of a hero or would like to be a hero in someone's life? Just put your contact information in the hero box on the right side of this page and we will connect with those that can help. We will pass the information onto our community partners on a weekly basis. For those that need immediate help... call 211 (a service of United Way)

Need a Hero? Be a Hero. Join the Hero Army.

Show You Care & Eat Some Soup!

Be A hero to the hungry by going to The 18th Annual Feast Of Caring TONIGHT! VIDEO

Salvation Army Announces 2009 Honor Card Fundraiser

Proceeds from the sale of the honor cards help fund important services and programs of The Salvation Army of Greensboro.

Hero of the Week

Melvin Reich is a volunteer at the Greater Piedmont Teen Challenge.

Hero For Huntington's Disease

A young piedmont woman is a hero to thousands of Americans.

Heroes Needed To Spread Holiday Cheer To Some Disabled And Handicap Citizens

Golden Living-Starmont is home to 126 disabled and handicapped individuals. The caregivers would like to provided gifts to all of them for christmas.

A Hero For Triad Dogs

Marsha Williams has saved the lives of many local dogs.

Industries For The Blind Named AARP's Best Employer

Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc. received formal recognition today for being named by AARP as a 2009 Best Employer for Workers over 50.

Hero Central: Gifts Needed for Local Soldiers

A Rockingham County mom is collecting donations so soldiers spending the holidays away from home have presents to open Christmas morning.

Call 211 For Help Anytime

By simply dialing 2-1-1 or toll free 888.892.1162 you can speak to a referral specialist who will help you find services such as: food, housing, counseling, health care, child care, senior services, and volunteer opportunities.

Season Of Caring: Hospice And Palliative Care

Hospice and Palliative Care enhances quality of life by providing expert interdisciplinary care, consultation, support, and education for those affected by serious illness, death, or grief.

Meals On Wheels

Meals-on-Wheels is a non-profit agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for eligible homebound adults.

The American Red Cross

The Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in disasters, arming them with information and helping those in desperate need of blood.

Urban Ministries / Second Harvest Food Bank

North Carolina is among the top 10 states with the highest percentage of families who are hungry or at risk of hunger.

Volunteer Center Of Greensboro

The Volunteer Center takes an active role in helping nonprofit agencies in the community strengthen their volunteer programs to meet their own missions more effectively.

Family Service Of The Piedmont