Sometimes, it may be hard to know what resources are available to you or where you could go to get help. United Way of Southwest Virginia can help to connect you with programs and services that may address your unique situation.
2018 County Profiles
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2019 Chronic Absense Report
2022 Impact Reports
5 C's Workshop Resources
Additional Data Resources
Virginia Longitudinal Data System
The Virginia Longitudinal Data System is a powerful tool for Virginia’s future, giving the Commonwealth an unprecedented and cost-effective tool for extracting and analyzing insightful education and workforce development data within a secure environment.
KIDS COUNT Data Center
KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and a premier source of data on children and families. Each year, the Foundation produces a comprehensive report
Regional Economic Indicators
Regional Economic Indicators include workforce-related and education-related data and trends available through the New River / Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board.
Additional Education Data Sources
Virginia School Quality Profiles
Virginia’s new School Quality Profiles provide information about student achievement, college and career readiness, program completion, school safety, teacher quality and other topics of interest to parents and the general public. Report cards are available for schools, school divisions and for the commonwealth.
Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education collects enrollment data from across the Commonwealth, including Fall Membership, School-Age Population Estimates for Sales Tax Distribution, Special Education Child Count, and Home Schooled Students & Religious Exemptions.
Additional Financial Data Sources
Virginia Labor Participation Rates
The Labor Force Participation Rate is the percentage of the population that is in the labor force. The labor force is considered anyone who is employed or unemployed. Unemployed individuals are only those that are actively available and looking for work, not necessarily all individuals without a job. For the most accurate measurement, the population considered is the Civilian Non-institutionalized Population. This is individuals over the age of 16, who are not in the military and are not otherwise prevented from working, such as the incarcerated.
Virginia Labor Market Information
Virginia Labor Market Information provides Virginia labor market, economic and demographic data over time between regions, including: State Unemployment, National Unemployment Map, Area Unemployment Rates, Monthly Ranking by Unemployment Rate, Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, Characteristics of Newly Registered Job, Area, 50 Largest Employers, Industry by Size, Startup, State Population Map, National Population Map, Population Change, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Local Option Sales Tax, etc.
The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Participation Statistics Data Hub
The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Participation Statistics Data Hub, which includes the following: Inflation & Prices, Employment, Unemployment, Employment Projections, Pay & Benefits, Spending & Time Use, Productivity, Workplace Injuries, Occupational Requirements, Regional Resources, Maps, Calculators.
United Way ALICE
Through a series of new, standardized measurements, United Way is quantifying the size of the workforce in each state that is struggling financially, and the reasons why. These measurements provide a broader picture of financial insecurity than traditional federal poverty guidelines.
United Way ALICE Report
The United Way ALICE Report provides a comprehensive picture of financial needs in Virginia, beyond traditional federal poverty guidelines. The 322-page report published in July 2017 shows data at a county and city level for the entire state to bring awareness to the part of our population known as ALICE, an acronym coined by United Way that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The ALICE population represents those of us (men, women, and families) who work hard and earn more than the official Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living.
United Way ALICE Report
United Way of Southwest Virginia published a 20-page body of research condensed for the region of Southwest Virginia in September 2017. In United Way of Southwest Virginia’s service area, the number of ALICE households is as high as 35%. The ALICE rate, combined with a poverty rate at 24%, shows that as many as 59% of households in our region cannot afford the basic cost of living.
Additional Health Data Sources
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey allows state and local health departments and national health organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association to plan and target their health initiatives. BRFSS may be used to identify emerging health problems; establish and track health objectives; develop, implement, and evaluate a broad array of disease prevention activities; and support health-related legislative efforts.
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) tracks youth tobacco use, substance use and childhood obesity data about Virginia youth.
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) tracks and reports statewide and local progress on key school readiness indicators on a biennial basis through the release of Virginia’s School Readiness Report Card and through the School Readiness Interactive Map Tool.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings
The annual Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play. They provide a starting point for change in communities.
Additional Tobacco Free Resources
ALICE Reports
Archived United Way Statewide ALICE Report
The 322-page body of research published for the state of Virginia in July 2017.
Archived United Way Southwest Virginia ALICE report
The 20-page body of research published for the region of Southwest Virginia in September 2017.
Annual Reports
Best Practice Model Documentation
Campaign Toolkit
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Civic Leaders, Business & Community Messaging
Community Resources
Community Services Resources via 2-1-1 Virginia
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional listens to your situation and suggests sources of help using one of the largest databases of health and human services in Virginia. 2-1-1 VIRGINIA provides access to services in your community and statewide. All referrals are confidential and you can search for these same services on this 2-1-1 VIRGINIA Web site. 2-1-1 VIRGINIA is a service of the Virginia Department of Social Services provided in partnership with the Council of Community Services, The Planning Council, the United Way of Central Virginia, and the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg.
Legal & Law Resources via CourtSystem.org
Find US courts, jails, prisons, police departments, sheriffs, and district attorneys, including addresses, hours, phone numbers, and services.
Substance Abuse Resources via Rehab.Help.org
Find comprehensive substance abuse information, various care options, and many free resources.
Community Resource Guide
The guide contains information in the following areas: Emergency Contact Information Recreation Local Farmers Markets Schools Child Care Providers and Resources Medical Providers Dental Providers/Optometrists Local Health Departments/Hospitals Information Helplines/Helpful Websites Crisis Assistance
COVID-19 Conversation
PBS Kids
Includes a list of videos, games, and activities about hand washing and staying healthy at the bottom of the article
COVID-19 Resource Guides
COVID-19 Vaccine Video Scripts
Hurley Relief Resources
Ignite Careers Expo For Youth
Ignite Internships
Ignite Program -- Coordinator Resources
Impact Program Resources
IT Tech Talent Pipeline
2021 IT Tech Talent Pipeline Narrative
Best practices and recommendations based on discussions with IT businesses and post-secondary education.
2021 IT Tech Talent Pipeline mapping for GO VA Region 1
College by college data on IT program enrollment in Southwest Virginia.
