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United Way Breaks Ground with the Air National Guard to Ensure Future of Head Start for Norfolk Neighborhood
NORFOLK, Va. (April 19, 2018) — Volunteers from the Air National Guard 203 Red Horse Squadron (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers) will join United Way’s United for Children team at St. Mary’s Basilica in Norfolk on Friday to begin...
United Way, Norfolk Southern present books, supplies to Norfolk students
Employees of Norfolk Southern and United Way spent the morning of Jan. 26 loading up two trucks for an important delivery. At-risk students at four Norfolk elementary schools were about to receive 1,200 new books and 500 backpacks. The four schools are affiliated with...
Stone Soup volunteers prepare meals for 2,300 at local shelters
Stone Soup volunteers prepare meals for 2,300 at local shelters More than 150 Women United volunteers and guests came together Feb. 3, 2018, at the 7th Annual Stone Soup event. They converted thousands of dollars of groceries into meals for the hungry. In less than...
United Way, GEICO present 200 books to PB Young students
United Way, GEICO present 200 books to PB Young students “Is this real?” the student asked. “I get to keep this book and bring it home?” The teacher answered, “Yes, this is real – and that is your book to keep.” Smiling from ear to ear, the young boy hugged his book...
Annual Holiday Basket Drawing is Back!
City of Virginia Beach & United Way Fundraiser is back. The Annual Holiday Basket Drawing with even MORE baskets this year! Come see them on display in the lobby of Building one at the Municipal Center, or in the basket raffle catalog! Purchase tickets today from the...
Several NFL Players Promoting United Way Through “My Cause My Cleats”
The NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign gives NFL players the opportunity to promote their favorite charities on their shoes. Cleats are auctioned by NFL. NFL players who have chosen to feature United Way include... Demario Davis, New York Jets / United Way Worldwide...
Clark Kent Spotted at Windsor Woods Elementary
Windsor Woods Elementary first graders recognized Nate Allison, school librarian, as Clark Kent after shaving his beard to benefit United Way! Allison was the grand prize winner of a contest sponsored by the Student Council Association. The school has a history of...
Women United of South Hampton Roads Take the National Stage
Women United of South Hampton Roads Presented at the National Women United Summit! October 18-20, Cincinnati, Ohio Women United of South Hampton Roads shared our story of success on the national stage! Our work: United for Children and Mobility Mentoring. Our strong...
JOIN WOMEN UNITED for our first-ever professional clothing drive!
Donated items will be given to The Working Women’s Wardrobe, a ministry program that provides professional clothing to women in need as they interview for and begin new jobs. November 4, 2017 10 am - 2 pm Thalia Lynn Baptist Church 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd,...
GEICO, Mission United help Hurricane Matthew victims
Hampton Roads sees its share of hurricanes and heavy storms. But Hurricane Matthew victims here are wading through an unusual level of flood damage. GEICO auto damage associates from Virginia Beach were shocked at the extent of military client losses last October. So...
Events List
Women United Spring Luncheon
04/25/18 11:30am
Thanks to all the beautiful women that made the 2017 Spring Luncheon a huge success. We would not be here today without each and every one of you!
Young Philanthropists Social
04/27/18 5:00pm - 7:00pm
We’ll be at the Blue Moon Taphouse at Waterside from 5pm-7pm April 27th so you can duck out of work early, spend two hours “networking” and still have time to go out with your friends afterwards. Click here to register! Blue Moon Taphouse 333 Waterside Dr #108, Norfolk, VA 23510
Campaign Finale Luncheon
06/07/18 11:00am
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Campaign Finale Luncheon!
Day of Action
06/16/18 9:00am - 1:00pm
At last year’s Day of Action event, more than 200 volunteers and their families “flipped” four schools to help launch the summer programs at Chesterfield Academy, Jacox Elementary, P.B. Young, Sr. Elementary School and Ghent Elementary (Tidewater Park)! Volunteers spent the morning decorating more nearly 100 bulletin boards in summer themes to make the Summer […]
Day of Caring
09/07/18 9:00am - 5:00pm
We are calling to action 1000+ regional volunteers to improve the quality of life in our community. Spend one day volunteering with us at local non-profits to complete more than 100 projects. Let’s Live United! Interested? Email volunteer@unitedwayshr.org
