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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For Immediate Release: The United Way of Southwest Virginia Announces Shift in Program Delivery
Abingdon, VA (February 20, 2024) - After extensive consideration and in response to the tremendous growth of programs, the United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) is expanding its ability to champion the health, education, and financial stability of every individual in Southwest Virginia. As part of an expansion and reorganization, UWSWVA is establishing a new nonprofit...
February 20, 2024
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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
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Information session planned for Hurley residents affected by 2021 flooding
October 25, 2022
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First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin to attend 2022 Rural Summit, named as honorary chair
October 06, 2022
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Registration for 2022 United Way Rural Summit now open
"The United Way of Southwest Virginia continues to help community members connect and thrive. Their mission continues this October through the annual Rural Summit being...
October 05, 2022
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The United Way of SWVA Rural Summit - Kristy Worley Interview
Watch the interview here.
October 03, 2022