Join Mission United in honoring our fallen service members by planting flags at two locations May 25th. Click below for details and to register
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This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. How can you honor the veterans & heroes of your country?
Join us on Friday, May 25th at 7:45am to help place flags to show our respects to veterans this Memorial Day. Register here: signup.com/go/sKqgGve
The United Way of South Hampton Roads' Mission United, along with GEICO and USAA are stepping up to support our partners at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by placing flags on 3,000 veteran grave sites this Memorial Day weekend.
But we need your help!
Questions? Please contact Stephanie, sglenn@unitedwayshr.org
How will you honor veterans this Memorial Day?
Mission United, along with GEICO and USAA are stepping up to support our partners at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by placing flags on 3,000 veteran grave sites in honor of Memorial Day.
But we can’t do it alone! Do you want to honor veterans this Memorial Day?
To join us on Friday, May 25th at 7:45am to help place flags register here: signup.com/go/sKqgGve
Questions? Please contact Stephanie, sglenn@unitedwayshr.org.
“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.” – Seneca
Congratulations to the Independence Middle's SCA for winning the United Way of South Hampton Roads' Spirit Award for highest overall student spirit and contributions to the VBSchools United Way campaign!
Not only have you all set a great example, you've made a difference in our future already. We know this is only the beginning of the impact you'll make in this world!
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Come support our local first responder heroes at the Annual Virginia Beach Firefighter Combat Challenge this Friday, 5/18 from 5-8pm and Saturday, 5/19 from 10am-2pm at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach.
This fun event is free and open to the community. Plus, a portion of the proceeds benefit the United Way of South Hampton Roads.
Bring the family out for a fun event - your kiddos will love the giant firetruck and taking pictures with local firefighters!
Where you live in the U.S. has major consequences to your health -> see how your city ranks: www.unitedway.org/blog/u.s.-communities-just-had-their-annual-check-up-see-how-yours-ranks
Do you want to help create a culture of health in your community? Reach out to your local United Way of South Hampton Roads (unitedwayshr.org) to find out how you can help.
U.S. Communities Just Had Their Annual Check Up — See How Yours Ranks | United Way Worldwide
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The County Health Rankings provide a starting point for investigating and building a Culture of Health in your community.
