News

Thu, 10/06/2022 - 3:42pm
Volunteers from Businesses and Volunteer Groups Tackle Projects Wednesday, September 21, 2022 CHARLESTON, WV:  Change Happens HERE! is the theme as we celebrate our seventeenth year pairing volunteers of all ages with area service projects.  On Wednesday, over 1,007 individuals representing over 72 businesses and organizations will work in six counties to improve the lives of those who need it most. Sixty-five onsite projects will be conquered…
Mon, 07/18/2022 - 3:39pm
CHARLESTON, WV:  United Way of Central WV proudly announces the 2022 Dancing with the Stars winners. The JUDGES Choice Winners were Couple Number 5, Lindsey Webb of the Charleston Dirty Birds and Rod Blackstone of the Charleston Dirty Birds. The JUDGES Choice Runners Up were Couple Number 6, Raveena Saluja of Kindred at Home and Bradley Harris of WV American Water. The PEOPLES Choice Winners were Couple Number 6, Raveena Saluja and Bradley…
Fri, 02/18/2022 - 9:17am
Peoples Bank donates $5,000 to United Way Emerging Leaders United Program Donation will serve as a matching program for Emerging Leaders Meet and Greet Slated for Wednesday, February 23 at 5pm at The Pitch in Dunbar    Plan now to join United Way of Central WV and Peoples Bank as we launch our Emerging Leaders United affinity group. A Meet and Greet is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23 at 5pm at the Pitch Sports Bar and Grill at Shawnee Park…
Tue, 12/28/2021 - 3:41pm
Happy Holidays! Ball Toyota and L&S Toyota Donate $74,000 to Public Schools Across Ten Counties in West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV:  Through their annual FACEBOOK Challenge, the owners of Ball Toyota Charleston and L&S Toyota of Beckley uncovered tremendous need in our community schools. What started as a $20,000 gift has grown, and they proudly announce that they are distributing donations of $500 to 148 schools this holiday season,…
Fri, 12/10/2021 - 9:28am
United Way of Central WV Reveals Couples for Dancing with the Stars 2022   We’re still bringing it back, Charleston!  United Way of Central WV announces that Dancing with the Stars will take place Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center.  Last night we revealed the six couples and their choreographers who have committed to continue to train together for months and dance for a good cause. “We felt it was in the…
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 6:45am
Press Conference Friday, October 8 at 1 pm at Ball Toyota CHARLESTON, WV: The Ball Toyota Family of Dealerships including Ball Toyota Charleston, L&S Toyota of Beckley and Advantage Toyota of Barboursville will announce a partnership with WV CASA and United Ways of West Virginia to donate over $250,000 to provide needed support for children being assisted through the court system by CASA volunteers. The Ball family also welcomes West…
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 6:51am
Volunteers from Businesses and Volunteer Groups Tackle Projects Wednesday, September 15 CHARLESTON, WV:  United For GOOD is the theme as we celebrate our sixteenth year matching volunteers of all ages with area service projects.  On Wednesday, over 600 individuals representing over 70 businesses and organizations will work in five counties to improve the lives of those who need it most. Fifty-eight onsite projects will be tackled by eager…
Tue, 09/07/2021 - 9:37am
United Way of Central WV and WV American Water proudly announce the winners of The Great Runner Duck Race held Saturday, September 4 at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston. Thanks to all those who adopted ducks and participated in the fun. Award winners will be contacted and prizes must be claimed in person at the United Way office. PRIZE AWARD WINNERS: $4000 for 1st place - JAMES SLAMICK, CHARLESTON $1000 for 2nd place - JULIE SAVILLA, SOUTH…
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:05am
Toyota WV, West Virginia American Water and United Way of Central West Virginia host kid-friendly picnics in five counties! This Thursday, Toyota WV, West Virginia American Water and United Way of Central WV kick off a series of free picnics around the area to promote support and services that families can access by contacting United Way. June 24, 2021, 11a-1p PICNIC WITH PUDDLES THE DUCK Madison Park, Madison, WV July 1, 2021, 11a-1p PICNIC…