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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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…