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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...
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...
Two Months of Unprecedented Response
It’s hard to believe it’s been two months since doors closed and our new normal began. Since then, our community has come together in inspiring ways – local restaurants delivering meals to healthcare workers, teams of people sewing homemade masks, businesses stepping...
10 Ways to Say Thank You
In times like these, it is so important that we recognize the sacrifice, hard work and dedication of essential workers who are keeping us safe and prepared during this crisis. Medical professionals, grocery store clerks, delivery drivers, mechanics, linemen, banker...
United Way of South Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation Award $517,410 in COVID-19 Relief Grants
NORFOLK, Va. (April 23, 2020) – The Hampton Roads Community Foundation and United Way of South Hampton Roads jointly awarded $517,410 in initial rapid response grants to 34 nonprofits providing COVID-19 relief for people in South Hampton Roads. Grant recipients are...
United Way of South Hampton Roads Announces Over $800,000 in Corporate Gifts to Coronavirus Recovery Fund
NORFOLK, Va. (April 21, 2020) – United Way of South Hampton Roads has received over $800,000 in corporate contributions to their Coronavirus Recovery Fund from both new and existing partners. To date, the following companies have made gifts to the Fund: AnthemBank of...
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...
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...
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