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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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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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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December 14, 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
