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Here you will find our regularly published findings, stories, reports, and videos about our work in Education, Workforce, and Wellbeing. Search for content by using the filters below or by using the keyword search field. 

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Articles

Funding to expand child care in Southwest Virginia announced Monday

Child care in Southwest Virginia is receiving $1.2 million in grant funding that will help economic development by expanding the region’s workforce. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced...

December 20, 2022

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Two childcare initiatives announced for Southwest Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday announced $1.24 million in grant funding for Ready SWVA, a project to expand childcare options for workers in Southwest...

December 20, 2022

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SWVA child care initiative receives $1.24M grant

The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board will receive $1.24 million in grant funding for Ready SWVA, a child care initiative launched by United Way...

December 19, 2022

Press Releases

UWSWVA adds new Vice President to organization

UWSWVA adds new Vice President to organization

November 28, 2022

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Celebrity Bagging Fundraising Campaign Set for Nov. 22

"United Way is proud to once again team up with Food City to host the 16th annual Celebrity Bagging Event in support of their annual...

November 21, 2022

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United Way of SWVA still aiding in flood recovery months later

"Staton said the organization is providing relief to 500 homes across five different localities. So far, 400 families have been fully served and about 100...

November 07, 2022

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A flood took their homes. Three months later, some in the community are frustrated by the pace of recovery.

"More than 300 requests for help have come in from residents, said Travis Staton, president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, which has...

November 01, 2022

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Lab school focusing on health care planned for Southwest Virginia

"Carter, David Matlock, executive director of the Higher Education Center, and Smyth County Community Hospital CEO Dale Clark discussed the project with Virginia Secretary of...

October 28, 2022

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United Way of Southwest Virginia hosts annual Rural Summit

"Tackling important issues impacting our communities -- that was the goal of the United Way of Southwest Virginia's annual Rural Summit. "To be able to turn...

October 28, 2022

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