News
Mon, 07/24/2023 - 10:39am
Volunteerism is one of the most selfless acts in which an individual can become involved. Nonprofits need volunteers now, more than ever, to carry out their mission. United Way of Central West Virginia, annually recognizes one special volunteer as our “Helping Hand” award winner.
This year’s winner couldn’t be more special to us. When we heard Cheryl Quinlan was looking for a volunteer opportunity we jumped at the chance to have her join our…
Mon, 07/17/2023 - 2:33pm
United Way of Central West Virginia Thanks Sponsors of the
2023 Great Rubber Duck Race
The United Way of Central West Virginia, acknowledges and thanks to our supporting sponsors for the Great Rubber Duck Race.
West Virginia American Water
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
C. J. Hughes Construction Company
Dutch Miller Auto of Charleston
United Bank
ZMM Architects & Engineers
Express Employment Professionals
Capital City Pediatrics
Optimum…
Mon, 07/17/2023 - 2:26pm
If you thought Season One was great……Season Two was Fabulous
United Way of Central WV Season Two of Dancing With The Stars, will took placeoon Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center. Six couples and their choreographers committed and trained together for the last six months to dance for a good cause.
“We had such a fabulous cast in our inaugural season, who set the bar really high,” commented Margaret O’Neal,…
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 11:22am
Emerging Leaders United is a diverse group of young professionals 45 and under that seek to influence lasting change in central WV through volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropy. They came together at Peoples Bank, the ELU sponsor in March 2023.
As a convener of local, young professionals, ELU members represent a new generation of leaders committed to making a difference in our community by leveraging the power of United Way to connect, serve…
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:07am
At United Way of Central West Virginia, we're especially proud of our Women United affinity group. These powerful women are making a real difference in our community by supporting each other and working together to create positive change in our community. Join us in recognizing and uplifting the women in our lives - today and every day!
Get involved here: www.unitedwaycwv.org/women-united
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 - 4:19pm
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
Emerging Leaders United (ELU) is a diverse group of young professionals, under age 45, that seek to influence lasting change in Central WV through volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropy. Throughout the year, our members will gain access to hands-on volunteer opportunities to connect and serve with others,…
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,…