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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: Administrative Support and Operations Coordinator
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 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...
United Way of South Hampton Roads and Partner Agencies Help Federal Workers During Shutdown
The United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) is uniting with local agencies and corporate partners to offer resources and support to those affected by the government shutdown. In preparation for the increase in calls to the United Way local assistance and referral...
Now Hiring: Director of Resource Development
Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR), 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...
New Faces for the New Year
The end of the year doesn’t mean we’re slowing down here at United Way of South Hampton Roads! In fact, our team continues to grow with the addition of four new faces. Please welcome the newest members of our team: Alcee Flores | Volunteer Events Manager Alcee joins...
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...
Upcoming Events
April 2: Western Tidewater United for Children Breakfast
April 11: Young Philanthropist Summit
April 24: Women United Spring Luncheon
April 28: Tocqueville and Young Philanthropists Mixer
May 3: Women United Clothing Drive
June 4: Awards Finale
September 13: Day of Caring
September 21: African American Leadership Society Reception
October 17: Women United Fall Luncheon
November TBD: Tocqueville Luncheon
