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Thank you for a fabulous Dancing with the Stars 2024! United Way of Central WV Season 3 of Dancing With The Stars, took place on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center.  All six couples and their choreographers were very committed and trained hard together for the last six months to dance for a great cause and the results prove it! “We had such a fabulous cast and the dancing was amazing this year.  This season's…

We are thrilled to recognize John Sibold of Commercial Photography Services of WV as our 2024 Helping Hand Award winner. John’s dedication and generosity have made a significant impact on our events and initiatives throughout the year. John attended over a dozen Dancing with the Stars fundraisers this year, always capturing the magic of the moments with his exceptional photography skills. His willingness to assist with pictures whenever needed…

United Way of Central West Virginia Thanks Community & Sponsors for supporting  2024 Great Rubber Duck Race The Great Rubber Duck Race was a huge success.  Thanks to our fabulous community, and to each and everyone of you who adopted a duck, we sold all 10,000 ducks for the race that took place on Saturday, July 6, 2024. 10,000 rubber ducks were dropped from the South Side Bridge at 12 noon, as part of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta at…

Why Say Yes?  We have over 83,000 reasons!  Thanks to our generous donors, in 2023, United Way of Central West Virginia funded 34 programs impacting 83,343 lives in Boone, Braxton, Clay, Kanawha, Logan and Putnam Counties.  This includes individuals who received support for childhood education, domestic violence, homelessness, recovery, medical care, food insecurity, and much more.  Children, parents, and individuals are better equipped to live…

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…