by Kelsey Mohring | Mar 18, 2020 | News, Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. (March 13, 2020) – With presumptive positive cases of coronavirus now in Hampton Roads, United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) is announcing plans to lead the response effort. Our purpose is to be there for our neighbors who need us most. With our...
by Kelsey Mohring | Dec 21, 2019 | News, Press Release
This year, both GEICO and Sentara Healthcare are once again “Million Dollar Club” members of United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) with employees at each company raising over $1 million for local nonprofits. As part of the annual workplace campaign, UWSHR’s...
by Kelsey Mohring | Dec 20, 2019 | News, Partners
When the CHIP Store opened this past week, United Way was lucky to be there. The Children’s Health Investment Program (CHIP) provides assistance for expecting mothers and children from infancy through 6 years of age with a focus on health, school readiness and...
by Kelsey Mohring | Sep 19, 2019 | Events, News, Stories
United Way of South Hampton Road’s annual Day of Caring took place last Friday. Despite it being Friday the 13th, luck was on our side as the rain held off and volunteers rallied together with bright and cheerful spirits. The 50 companies that participated this year...
by Kelsey Mohring | Aug 9, 2019 | News, Partners
Local human services agencies are invited to apply for Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funds. To supplement existing emergency food and shelter programs, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach have been chosen to receive federal funds...
by Kelsey Mohring | Mar 25, 2019 | News, Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. (March 25, 2019) – Michele Anderson, Chief Development Officer at United Way of South Hampton Roads has been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s Advanced Leadership Program. The Advanced Leadership program is an accelerated year-long...
