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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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United Way of Southwest Virginia expands tool aimed at connecting parents with quality childcare

Abingdon, VA (March 1, 2023) - With a continued focus on early childhood care and education in our region, United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA)...

March 01, 2023

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Virginia Business - 2023 Heavy Hitters List Features Travis Staton

"Power and influence: The United Way of Southwest Virginia’s leader since 2005, Staton has an outsized influence as an advocate for regional solutions to health,...

February 27, 2023

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United Way supports schools with grants

...“We are excited to continue our work to care for the whole child and support the entire family, while also addressing the burnout that staff...

February 12, 2023

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Sweet one of five new United Way board members

"Pulaski County’s Jonathan Sweet, County Administrator, is one of five new community members from Southwest Virginia appointed to the United Way of Southwest Virginia Board...

January 31, 2023

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United Way of Southwest Virginia welcomes five new community members to Board of Directors

Abingdon, VA (January 31, 2023) - Five new community members from Southwest Virginia were appointed to the United Way of Southwest Virginia Board of Directors...

January 31, 2023

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UWSWVA welcomes new vice president to organization

UWSWVA welcomes new vice president to organization

January 19, 2023

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United Way of SWVA appoints development/outreach VP

The United Way of Southwest Virginia has named Beth McConkey as its new vice president of development and outreach, the organization announced Thursday. To read the...

January 19, 2023

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Governor directs $1.2 million to expand child care in SWVA

An effort to improve childcare options in Southwest Virginia will get a $1.2 million boost.To read the full article from SWVA Today, click here.

December 24, 2022

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$1.24 million will go to train assistant teachers in Southwest Virginia child care facilities

More than $1 million in grant funding announced Monday for Ready SWVA – an effort announced a year ago to help stem the child care...

December 20, 2022

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Funding to expand child care in Southwest Virginia announced Monday

Child care in Southwest Virginia is receiving $1.2 million in grant funding that will help economic development by expanding the region’s workforce. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced...

December 20, 2022

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Two childcare initiatives announced for Southwest Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced $1.24 million in grant funding for Ready SWVA, a project to expand childcare options for workers in Southwest...

December 20, 2022

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