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. (November 16, 2023) – United Way of Southwest Virginia has been named Virginia’s 2023 “Community Star” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). On the third Thursday of November, NOSORH leads National Rural Health Day (NRHD), an annual celebration that shines a light on those who serve the vital health...
November 16, 2023
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United Way of Southwest Virginia, New River Valley combining resources
Using a cradle-to-career approach, United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) has a goal of meeting the challenges facing tomorrow’s workforce. From increasing the quality of...
May 19, 2023
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United Way of Southwest Virginia and United Way of New River Join Forces
May 17, 2023
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Registration for the 2023 Community Schools Conference to be held in June is now open
April 28, 2023
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To Win, Small Towns Up Their Game.
UWSWVA's hub and spoke model is getting talked about as an example of how small towns can better attract and retain talent. Read more from Tom...
April 13, 2023
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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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United Way of Southwest Virginia to Aid in Expansion of GO TEC Program Across Region
February 27, 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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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
