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In The News
Workforce and child development hub on track to open in Abingdon this summer
Travis Staton donned a hard hat Thursday and proudly showed off some of the features — from exploration labs to a cafe — of the first-of-its-kind Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub taking shape in Abingdon. Construction of the $25.5 million project started last July, and it is on schedule and about 85% complete, according to...
May 03, 2024
Articles
Carilion Clinic to Support Radford Kinder Camps
Read the full article on NRV News here! A new Radford City Public Schools program will enable more children to enter the classroom ready to learn,...
March 17, 2022
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Radford schools, Carilion and United Way launching kindergarten readiness program
March 16, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia Tops $1 Million Allocated For Hurley Flood Relief
With more than $1 million allocated to families for relief through the Hurley Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG), United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) is...
March 11, 2022
Press Releases
United Way of Southwest Virginia named lead organization for Ready Region Southwest
January 10, 2022
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Good news for Hurley flood victims: $100,000 challenge grant matched
December 16, 2021
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United Way of Southwest Virginia introduces Ready SWVA workforce development initiative
December 08, 2021
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Youngkin bags groceries for United Way of Southwest Virginia fundraiser, cites aligned priorities
November 23, 2021