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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Abingdon, VA (June 1, 2023) - United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) is excited to announce a funding commitment of $4 million from Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia for the Workforce Development & Childcare Center. “We are pleased to partner with the United Way of Southwest Virginia and others on such an important project,” said Bill...
June 01, 2023
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SWVA child care initiative receives $1.24M grant
The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board will receive $1.24 million in grant funding for Ready SWVA, a child care initiative launched by United Way...
December 19, 2022
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Record generosity ahead of Thanksgiving holiday during Celebrity Bagging event
November 23, 2022
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Celebrity Bagging Fundraising Campaign Set for Nov. 22
"United Way is proud to once again team up with Food City to host the 16th annual Celebrity Bagging Event in support of their annual...
November 21, 2022
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United Way, Universal Fibers join to launch employer childcare program
November 16, 2022
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United Way of SWVA still aiding in flood recovery months later
"Staton said the organization is providing relief to 500 homes across five different localities. So far, 400 families have been fully served and about 100...
November 07, 2022
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"More than 300 requests for help have come in from residents, said Travis Staton, president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, which has...
November 01, 2022
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Lab school focusing on health care planned for Southwest Virginia
"Carter, David Matlock, executive director of the Higher Education Center, and Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark discussed the project with Virginia Secretary of...
October 28, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia hosts annual Rural Summit
"Tackling important issues impacting our communities -- that was the goal of the United Way of Southwest Virginia's annual Rural Summit. "To be able to turn...
October 28, 2022
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Rural Summit looks to improve key SWVA data points
"Leaders and stakeholders from throughout Southwest Virginia began a two-day Rural Summit Thursday at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon looking at data...
October 27, 2022
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Southwest Virginia Rural Summit to be held in Abingdon
"The summit was launched in 2013, when local leaders realized there wasn’t a single event that brought business leaders, local officials, school superintendents, those involved...
October 25, 2022