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Press Releases
EO Unveils New Giving Programs to Empower Southwest Virginia and Drive Lasting Community Impact
EO is proud to announce the launch of transformative giving initiatives designed to fuel long-term programs and services at the EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub. This state-of-the-art Hub will host 30,000 student visits annually and provide 300 new childcare slots — critical resources that address Southwest Virginia’s pressing educational and workforce development needs. Strong...
December 19, 2024
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United Way of Southwest Virginia Now Offering Ready4k Text Messaging Service
July 14, 2021
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Five School Systems Partner with United Way of Southwest Virginia Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative
June 24, 2021
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United Way of Southwest Virginia Receives Grant from Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
June 02, 2021
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United Way of Southwest Virginia Partners with Ballad Health to Provide Kinder Camps
April 19, 2021
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United Way of Southwest Virginia launches "Brushing is Fun" Campaign
February 23, 2018
Articles
United Way of Southwest Virginia is beginning a new campaign called “Brushing is Fun” to teach healthy habits to everyone in the Tri-Cities! Brianna Morris...
February 21, 2018
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New study reveals nearly half of Southwest Virginia families struggle to afford basics
Abingdon, VA (July 17, 2017) – There is a basic belief in America that if you work hard, you can support your family. Yet the...
July 17, 2017
Articles
An introduction to the gap between the worlds of learning and work in Southwest Virginia
Article 1/11 in the Operation Tomorrow’s Workforce written series by United Way of Southwest Virginia. April 30, 2017 (Abingdon, VA) – United Way of Southwest Virginia...
April 30, 2017