United Way of Southwest Virginia fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia because they are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
Health
United Way of Southwest Virginia is fighting for the health of the region by promoting healthy eating and physical activity, expanding access to quality health care, lowering the cost of prescription medications, building a more resilient community, and integrating health into early childhood development.
Education
United Way of Southwest Virginia is fighting for the education of the region by making sure children and youth can start school ready to succeed, become proficient readers at a young age, stay on track in middle school, earn their high school diploma, and pursue a higher education or career.
Financial Stability
United Way of Southwest Virginia is fighting for the financial stability of the region by empowering people to get on stable financial ground with proven methods like tax preparation assistance, money management, and community partnerships aimed at helping local families keep their hard-earned money. The result is a thriving community where everyone has more opportunity to succeed.
Latest Press Releases
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Community members honored for impact on regionCommunity members honored for impact on region
Bland County, Bristol, Buchanan County, Campaigns, Carroll County, Childhood Success, Dickenson County, Education, Financial Stability, Galax, Giles County, Give, Grayson County, Health, Lee County, Norton, Press Releases, Pulaski County, Russell County, Scott County, Shout Outs, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Volunteer, Washington County, Wise County, Wythe County, Youth Success
Community members honored for impact on region
United Way of Southwest Virginia 2019 Impact Awards
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Regional leaders create Accountable Care Community with support from Ballad Health, Healthy Kingsport and United Way of Southwest VirginiaRegional leaders create Accountable Care Community with support from Ballad Health, Healthy Kingsport and United Way of Southwest Virginia
Bland County, Bristol, Buchanan County, Carroll County, Dickenson County, Galax, Grayson County, Health, Lee County, Norton, Press Releases, Russell County, Scott County, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Washington County, Wise County, Wythe County
Regional leaders create Accountable Care Community with support from Ballad Health, Healthy Kingsport and United Way of Southwest Virginia
UWSWVA a lead partner in the region’s first Accountable Care Community – a collaborative group whose goal is to transform the health of a region spanning twenty-one counties in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
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Scott County Head Start receives highest level accreditation in VirginiaScott County Head Start receives highest level accreditation in Virginia
Bland County, Bristol, Buchanan County, Carroll County, Childhood Success, Dickenson County, Education, Financial Stability, Galax, Giles County, Grayson County, Lee County, Norton, Press Releases, Pulaski County, Russell County, Scott County, Shout Outs, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Washington County, Wise County, Wythe County
Scott County Head Start receives highest level accreditation in Virginia
Shoemaker #4 is one of only three Level 5 rated centers in our region. This shows the quality of services that the children and families are receiving in Scott County and the dedication and desire for the staff to provide the highest level of services.