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Unite with Us on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, November 27, United Way of South Hampton Roads has teamed up with Optima Health to help move our community forward. Giving Tuesday is a global giving moment celebrated each year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. After the rush and spending of Black...
Celebration of Life: Honoring Edward B. Snyder and Emanuel Anthony Arias
United Way of South Hampton Roads expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of Edward B. Snyder and Emanuel “Manny” Anthony Arias, who passed away last week. Both Ed and Manny have left a lasting impact in the hearts of their families and our organization. We...
Recent News: The USAA Foundation Provides $50K Grant to Help Hurricane Victims with Lost Wages
Though the effects of Hurricane Florence were thankfully much less devastating to our local area than expected, for those working hourly, low-paying jobs and already struggling to make ends meet, a few days of missed work can be catastrophic. The USAA Foundation, Inc....
Recent Coverage: Woman in need gets free car from local organizations
WAVY Woman in need gets free card from local organizations By Deanna Bettineschi | September 7, 2018 A local woman who has worked to over come struggles after a major heart attack gets help from The United Way and other partners to get a free car on Thursday. The...
Recent News: United Way Mobilizes Over 1,200 Volunteers to Complete 120 Projects Across the Community for Annual Day of Caring
On September 7, United Way of South Hampton Roads mobilized 1,202 volunteers from over 40 different companies to complete 120 projects at nonprofit organizations across our community in our annual Day of Caring. Over 40 companies participated in Day of Caring this...
News Coverage: Hampton Roads has second woman on United Way global council
Inside Business Hampton Roads has second woman on United Way global council By Sandra Pennecke | August 13, 2018 The United Way holds a special place in Mary Blunt’s heart. And now Blunt, the senior corporate vice president at Sentara Healthcare, will sit on the...
Now Hiring: Database Analyst
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...
United for Children Supports EVMS’ Community Impact Day
EVMS Pulse Students give back during Community Impact Day By Virginia Hilton | August 14, 2018 Cutting paper, pulling out staples and coloring bulletin boards might not be what you’d expect first-year medical and health professions students to be doing on a Saturday...
Agency Coverage: Meet the girls of Cub Scout Pack 374 in Virginia Beach
The Virginian Pilot Meet the girls of Cub Scout Pack 374 in Virginia Beach By Jane Bloodworth Rowe | July 20, 2018 The members of Cub Scout Pack 374 learned to grill chicken and vegetables and mix instant pudding in a plastic bag. The recent evening activity was an...
United Way of South Hampton Roads Adds Three New Faces to Our Growing Team
There’s a lot happening at United Way of South Hampton Roads, including the addition of some new faces! We’d like to introduce you to the newest members of our team: Joseph Collins, CPA, Vice President of Finance and Administration Joseph Collins is a Certified...
Events List
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
