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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$1.24 million will go to train assistant teachers in Southwest Virginia child care facilities
More than $1 million in grant funding announced Monday for Ready SWVA – an effort announced a year ago to help stem the child care...
December 20, 2022
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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