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Woment United hosted their Galentine's 2024 Power of the Purse event at Charleston Tennis Club on February 15.  Thanks to our Strawberry & Chocolate Sponsors: Capital City Pediatrics, Erica Lord Law Group, and Dunbar Family Dentistry the event was a huge success!  Funds raised at the event go to support our Community Impact Fund to support children and families in our six-county footprint. United Way of Central West Virginia is especially…

United Way of Central WV Reveals Couples for Dancing with the Stars 2024   DWTS will take place Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.   On December 13, 2023 at Capitol Market's Merry Market Mingle, we revealed the six couples and their choreographers who have committed to continue to train together for months and dance for a good cause. Our DWTS Couples: Bree Lemmon, Primerica Investments & Thor Meeks,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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

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…

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…