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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...
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...
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...
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...
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