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United Way of South Hampton Roads Announces Plans to Lead Coronavirus Response Efforts, Establishes Fund
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...
GEICO and Sentara Healthcare Employees Pledge Millions to United Way of South Hampton Roads
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...
CHIP Store Provides “Hand Up” for Program Participants
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...
Now Hiring: African American Leadership Society Manager (Part-Time)
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...
Local Volunteers LIVE UNITED on Day of Caring 2019
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...
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...
United Way of South Hampton Roads Employee Selected for Worldwide Leadership Program
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...
Optima Health, Unite Us and United Way of South Hampton Roads Announce Coordinated Care Network
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,...
United Way of South Hampton Roads Receives $100K to Help Those Affected by Extended Shutdown
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...
Project Inclusion Inaugural Participation in MLK March
Members of the Project Inclusion Board Governance Leadership Development Program Alumni Association, a program of United Way of South Hampton Roads, joined Hampton Roads leaders and citizens on Monday in the 2019 annual MLK march sponsored by the City of Norfolk. On...
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