United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
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United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
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Photo cutline: Local students learn STEM principles through a robot race with CGI Inc. from Lebanon, Va. (UWSWVA photo) Students in Southwest Virginia’s Class of 2028 learn about new career paths in an engaging environment Abingdon, VA (Sept. 28, 2022) – Thousands of Southwest Virginia middle school students took part in United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Ignite...
September 28, 2022
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The United Way of SWVA Rural Summit - Kristy Worley Interview
Watch the interview here.
October 03, 2022
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Students learn about careers in interactive setting at Washington County, Va. Fairgrounds
Watch WCYB's coverage of the 2022 Ignite Careers Expo for Youth Here
September 27, 2022
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Career Expo gives seventh graders glimpse at possible job paths
“Not all seventh graders know what they want to do when they grow up. But this experience might plant the seeds for when they get...
September 27, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia opens registration for Rural Summit, adds second keynote speaker
September 19, 2022
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September 07, 2022
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Gov. Youngkin to serve as grand marshal of Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Travis Staton, president and chief executive officer for United Way of Southwest Virginia will serve as the honorary starter and will wave the green flag...
September 06, 2022
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September 02, 2022
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Nine from Southwest Virginia make Virginia 500 list
Staton is president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, a position he’s held for the past 10 years. During that time Staton has...
September 02, 2022
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$150,000+ Food City donation pushes Buchanan 2022 Disaster Fund over $500,000
August 15, 2022
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Food City raises more than $153K for flood relief in Buchanan County
Read the full article from WCYB here.
August 15, 2022
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Food City presents $153K in donations to Buchanan County for flood relief
Read the full story from WJHL here.
August 15, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia to help bring GO TEC workforce development program into region
Abingdon, VA (Aug. 11, 2022) - Building upon the success of United Way of Southwest Virginia's (UWSAVA) Ignite youth success and workforce development efforts, UWSWVA...
August 11, 2022
