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 opens registration for Rural Summit, adds second keynote speaker
September 19, 2022
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Gov. Youngkin to serve as grand marshal of Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Travis Staton, president and chief executive officer for United Way of Southwest Virginia will serve as the honorary starter and will wave the green flag...
September 06, 2022
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Nine from Southwest Virginia make Virginia 500 list
Staton is president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, a position he’s held for the past 10 years. During that time Staton has...
September 02, 2022
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$150,000+ Food City donation pushes Buchanan 2022 Disaster Fund over $500,000
August 15, 2022
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Food City raises more than $153K for flood relief in Buchanan County
Read the full article from WCYB here.
August 15, 2022
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Food City presents $153K in donations to Buchanan County for flood relief
Read the full story from WJHL here.
August 15, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia to help bring GO TEC workforce development program into region
Abingdon, VA (Aug. 11, 2022) - Building upon the success of United Way of Southwest Virginia's (UWSAVA) Ignite youth success and workforce development efforts, UWSWVA...
August 11, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia announces expansion of Buchanan County Long Term Recovery Group
August 10, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia activates new Disaster Relief Funds for Dickenson, Wise counties
August 04, 2022
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Flood victims fear Buchanan County won’t qualify for federal relief
Read the full article from NBC12 here
July 18, 2022