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Press Releases
EO Companies (EO), a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been nominated for the Real Estate Community Investment of the Year for the Novogradac Tax Credits Awards by The Innovate Fund. This prestigious national recognition highlights transformative projects leveraging New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) funding to revitalize underserved communities and drive economic development. EO’s nomination stems from its...
March 19, 2025
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Beth McConkey, EO’s VP of Marketing and Communications, sat down with Lindsey Holderfield, Director of Employer Services, to learn more about the Shared Service Alliance,...
April 05, 2024
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For Immediate Release: The United Way of Southwest Virginia Announces Shift in Program Delivery
Abingdon, VA (February 20, 2024) - After extensive consideration and in response to the tremendous growth of programs, the United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA)...
February 20, 2024
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Anne and Gene Worrell Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to Regional Workforce and Childcare Hub
Abingdon, VA (December 11, 2023) - United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) is excited to announce a funding commitment of $1.5 million from the Anne...
December 12, 2023
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November 16, 2023
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United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub breaks ground
October 26, 2023
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Former Kmart building in Abingdon to transform into regional workforce and child development hub
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — The former Kmart building in Abingdon is set to have a new life - fulfilling several needs in the Southwest Virginia...
October 26, 2023
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Youngkin praises collaboration on workforce development project
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrated the groundbreaking for a unique workforce development facility in Abingdon. Housed in a former Kmart, leaders say the...
October 26, 2023
