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...
by Kelsey Mohring | Mar 8, 2019 | News, Press Release
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (March 4, 2019)—Healthcare providers who treat patients from all walks of life sometimes come to realize their patients or their patients’ family require additional support to sustain a healthy lifestyle – for instance, support with housing, food,...
by Kelsey Mohring | Jan 24, 2019 | News
United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) recently received a $100,000 gift from an anonymous donor to help those affected by the extended government shutdown. With every day the shutdown continues, the need for assistance rises and the ripple effects are yet to be...
