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Press Releases
EO Secures $1.5M Federal Grant to Strengthen Youth Healthcare Workforce in Southwest Virginia
EO Companies (EO) has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to launch a new regional initiative focused on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals in Southwest Virginia. Project HEALTH will expand access to training, career development, and critical support services for youth interested in healthcare careers. Project HEALTH, a three-year...
June 05, 2025
Press Releases
United Way of Southwest Virginia and United Way of New River Join Forces
May 17, 2023
Press Releases
Registration for the 2023 Community Schools Conference to be held in June is now open
April 28, 2023
Articles
To Win, Small Towns Up Their Game.
UWSWVA's hub and spoke model is getting talked about as an example of how small towns can better attract and retain talent. Read more from Tom...
April 13, 2023
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United Way of Southwest Virginia expands tool aimed at connecting parents with quality childcare
Abingdon, VA (March 1, 2023) - With a continued focus on early childhood care and education in our region, United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA)...
March 01, 2023
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United Way of Southwest Virginia to Aid in Expansion of GO TEC Program Across Region
February 27, 2023
Articles
Virginia Business - 2023 Heavy Hitters List Features Travis Staton
"Power and influence: The United Way of Southwest Virginia’s leader since 2005, Staton has an outsized influence as an advocate for regional solutions to health,...
February 27, 2023
Articles
United Way supports schools with grants
...“We are excited to continue our work to care for the whole child and support the entire family, while also addressing the burnout that staff...
February 12, 2023
Articles
Sweet one of five new United Way board members
"Pulaski County’s Jonathan Sweet, County Administrator, is one of five new community members from Southwest Virginia appointed to the United Way of Southwest Virginia Board...
January 31, 2023
Press Releases
United Way of Southwest Virginia welcomes five new community members to Board of Directors
Abingdon, VA (January 31, 2023) - Five new community members from Southwest Virginia were appointed to the United Way of Southwest Virginia Board of Directors...
January 31, 2023
Articles
United Way of SWVA appoints development/outreach VP
The United Way of Southwest Virginia has named Beth McConkey as its new vice president of development and outreach, the organization announced Thursday. To read the...
January 19, 2023
Articles
Governor directs $1.2 million to expand child care in SWVA
An effort to improve childcare options in Southwest Virginia will get a $1.2 million boost.To read the full article from SWVA Today, click here.
December 24, 2022
