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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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As the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.

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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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Initiatives

United Way of Southwest Virginia's Childhood Success Team assists families, educators and childcare providers through coaching, mentoring, professional development and technical assistance.

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is a collaborative effort to ensure that many more children from low-income families succeed in school and graduate prepared for college, a career, and active citizenship.

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Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: The Summer Slide

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: The Summer Slide

Reading just six books over the summer, at the right reading level for the child, can prevent that “summer slide” and keep a struggling reader from losing important reading skills.

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Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: Attendance Resource Compass

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: Attendance Resource Compass

With the second release of national data on chronic absence from the Office for Civil Rights for the 2015-2016 school year, we now know that over 8 million students across the country are chronically absent.

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Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network

Virginia Infant & Toddler Specialist Network

VA ITSN delivers on-site consultations, trainings, mentoring, feedback, and support to program providers that care for children birth-36 months, and helps providers make connections to existing community resources.

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Mixed Delivery Preschool Project

Mixed Delivery Preschool Project

The Mixed Delivery Preschool Project is a pilot designed by United Way of Southwest Virginia to provide 8 private licensed childcare centers with support and resources not typically found in private childcare.

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Ready Region Southwest

Ready Region Southwest

United Way of Southwest Virginia is a Ready Regions lead organization.

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Wonderschool

Wonderschool

A resource designed to help every child get access to early education that helps them realize their potential

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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. In addition to a childcare center, the 87,000-square-foot center will also house STEM labs for teacher training, Shared Services Alliance to support existing childcare centers, and an innovative, hands-on career simulation center to showcase local jobs and career paths for K-12. Read the full release at the link in our bio! View on Instagram Registration for Virginia’s Inaugural Community Schools Conference will close June 2! Don’t miss out on creating a blueprint for building schools that utilize the power of our communities to ensure that the needs of staff, students, and families are met. The event will feature a keynote delivered by Hasan Davis as well as a panel discussion with regional professionals from multiple sectors who will explore the power and potential of schools acting as community hubs. Register at the link in our bio! View on Instagram Abingdon, VA (May 19, 2023) – United Way of Southwest Virginia, Food City and the Town of Abingdon, Virginia, announced plans to transform the former Kmart building in Abingdon, VA into the anchor campus for a region-wide workforce initiative. United Way of Southwest Virginia purchased the property thanks to a partnership with Food City. “This is a critical moment for United Way of Southwest Virginia and the communities we serve,” shared Travis Staton, CEO and President. “It would not be possible without the generosity and support of Food City, who has partnered with us on the purchase of the property.” Food City partnered with United Way of Southwest Virginia to make the purchase of 87,000 square feet of usable space in a prime location at one of the busiest intersections in the town possible. To see the full press release, click the link: http://ow.ly/6ojg50Os9cq View on Instagram Abingdon, VA (May 19, 2023) – United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA), Food City, and the Town of Abingdon announced plans to transform the former Kmart building in Abingdon, VA into the anchor campus for a region-wide workforce initiative. United Way of Southwest Virginia purchased the property thanks to a partnership with Food City. “This is a critical moment for United Way of Southwest Virginia and the communities we serve,” shared Travis Staton, CEO and President. “It would not be possible without the generosity and support of Food City, who has partnered with us on the purchase of the property.” Food City partnered with United Way of Southwest Virginia to make the purchase of 87,000 square feet of usable space in a prime location at one of the busiest intersections in the town possible. To see the full press release, click the link in our bio! View on Instagram In partnership with @balladhealth, we are grateful to be able to provide Kinder Camps again this year! Districts hosting K-Camps include Norton City, Bristol City, and Smyth County. Along with all of the excitement of preparing children for kindergarten socially & emotionally, we will also be able to offer them the Amplify Boost literacy program that will lay the groundwork for foundational literacy skills they will need to be successful in the classroom and beyond. View on Instagram Protecting children from thirdhand smoke is critical for their overall health and well-being. Infants and young children are especially at risk of exposure to thirdhand smoke because of their high metabolism, time spent on the ground, and their tendency to put things in their mouths. To learn more and view helpful resources, visit the link in our bio. View on Instagram

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Abingdon, Virginia 24210

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