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Jon and Damien’s Story
Jon and Damien* are teenage brothers living in the St. Paul’s neighborhood of Norfolk. They live with their stepdad and one younger sibling – their mom has been in jail for the past three years. Trying to provide for three boys, their stepdad works two jobs but still...
Agencies Called to Apply for Emergency Food & Shelter Program Funds
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...
Now Hiring: Manager, Marketing & Volunteerism
Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South Hampton Roads, you’ll work in a fun and supportive environment where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference. If you talk to our employees, the single trait we all...
Now is the Time to Dig Deep
Well, I think it’s safe to say 2020 didn’t go as any of us planned. I moved to South Hampton Roads and joined the United Way team just as COVID-19 began to spread. While it might sound strange, I can’t think of a better time to have gotten to know the 757. You see...
Partnering with Local Furniture Leaders to Give Our Heroes a Good Nights Sleep
Since the onset of the pandemic, our first responders and essential workers have worked tirelessly to keep our community safe, healthy and operational. Responding in kind to their effort, we partnered with local Ashley HomeStores, Grand Furniture, Tempur-Pedic© and...
Letter from the CEO
This has been a challenging year for our nation and our community. We’ve faced a global pandemic and resulting financial crisis, a divisive election and a necessary outcry for social justice, all while feeling distanced from those around us. But through it all we’ve...
United Way of South Hampton Roads Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
We are honored and overjoyed to share that United Way of South Hampton Roads has been selected by MacKenzie Scott, prominent author and philanthropist, to receive a transformational $10 million gift to address long-term community challenges that have been deepened by...
Now Hiring: Manager, Hampton Roads Developmental Screening Initiative
In partnership with United for Children, a collective impact initiative of United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR), and Minus 9 to 5, a collective impact initiative of Eastern Virginia Medical School’s M. Foscue Brock Institute for Community and Global Health, this...
2020 Voter Resources
From your local school board to the U.S. Senate, it’s important to vote in every election! If you haven't yet cast your ballot, we've compiled useful resources to help you get out to your local polling places to vote this election day. United We VoteVerify your voter...
Now Hiring: Vice President, Community Investments
If you are a high-energy visionary leader who enjoys making connections and is passionate about working with fellow leaders and partners to bring about real community change, we want you to join our team! United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) serves the Virginia...
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