News
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,…
Fri, 12/10/2021 - 9:28am
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…
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 6:45am
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…
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 6:51am
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…
Tue, 09/07/2021 - 9:37am
United Way of Central WV and WV American Water proudly announce the winners of The Great Runner Duck Race held Saturday, September 4 at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston. Thanks to all those who adopted ducks and participated in the fun. Award winners will be contacted and prizes must be claimed in person at the United Way office.
PRIZE AWARD WINNERS:
$4000 for 1st place - JAMES SLAMICK, CHARLESTON
$1000 for 2nd place - JULIE SAVILLA, SOUTH…