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.

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As the needs of Southwest Virginians change, so too do the best practices for meeting those needs.

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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.

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Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities

Fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia.

Our Mission + Vision

The Numbers

Our Outcomes + Impact

60 years of service

21 localities served

40k students served

$2M provided for tuition assistance for childcare

Professional Development

Elevate your Professional Potential

Introduction to myTeachstone

Effective Interactions

Introduction to myTeachstone

Whitney Caton introduces the professional development resources available using the myTeachstone platform.

Creating a Google Account

Program Operations

Creating a Google Account

Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions to create a google/gmail account

Attaching Files to Gmail

Program Operations

Attaching Files to Gmail

Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions for attaching files to gmail

Using Google Drive

Program Operations

Using Google Drive

Sergeant Airborne's step-by-step instructions for using Google Drive and Google Docs.

Introduction to the Internet

Program Operations

Introduction to the Internet

Billy Bailey (Sergeant Airborne of youtube fame) leads an introductory discussion of how to use the Internet.

Technology Skills for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals

Program Operations

Technology Skills for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals

Technology Skills Audrey Kirk leads a discussion on topics ranging from creating documents to useful websites for Early Childhood Education Professionals.

Virginia Heals and Virginia Heals Toolkit

Observations & Assessments

Virginia Heals and Virginia Heals Toolkit

Martin Parker discusses the mission of Virginia HEALS - creating linked systems of care in which children who experience trauma receive coordinated support based on their individual needs.

Flash Freezing Workshop

Program Operations

Flash Freezing Workshop

Joyce Mason returns to discuss the benefits of flash freezing fruits and vegetables.

Let's Get Organized with CACFP and ChildSavers

Program Operations

Let's Get Organized with CACFP and ChildSavers

Nena Buck of Childsavers goes over simple steps providers can take to keep organized!

Sneaky Vegetables In Your Pasta Sauce

Program Operations

Sneaky Vegetables In Your Pasta Sauce

Sneaky Veggies in Your Sauce is an informational video demonstration for Childcare Providers how to make a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) approved sauce that includes all of the ingredients required to meet an approved meal pattern for...

Upcoming Events

Top 10 in the United States by Charity Navigator in 2018 Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency Charity Navigator Four Star Charity United Way 2020 Membership Requirements Completed

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