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May 2, 2025 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Dancing With The Stars 2025, brought to you by United Way of Central West Virginia.  Doors open at 6:00 pm.  This event is sold out, but you can still support your favorite couple by voting. Click Here to Vote!  

The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta just dropped its 2025 concert lineup—and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer!  But the real race to watch . . .  The Great Rubber Duck Race – hosted by United Way of Central WV! Sunday, July 6 Haddad Riverfront Park 12:00 PM – High Noon Splashdown Adopt a duck, cheer it on as it races down the Kanawha River, and support amazing causes right here in our community!  It's just $5 a…

United Way of Central WV Unveils the All-Star Cast for Dancing with the Stars Season Four! Get ready to be dazzled! Season Four of Dancing with the Stars is stepping into the spotlight, promising a night of glamour, talent, and community spirit. The 2025 cast was revealed during the Merry Market Mingle at Capitol Market, and the anticipation is already electric. Six dynamic duos, paired with top-tier choreographers, are gearing up for months of…

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…