United Way of Greater Charlottesville
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United Way of Greater Charlottesville
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Helping all families thrive through services, resources, and programs around: Financial Stability, School Readiness, Connected Community. Learn more at www.unitedwaycville.org.

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Join us on January 19 for the 2026 MLK Day of Service! We are partnering with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to assemble 1,000+ hygiene and winter warmth kits for our those in need in our community. This volunteer project is open to all, including kids! Register at bit.ly/2026MLKDayof...
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
UWGC salutes and mourns Charlottesville hero Mr. Eugene Williams, who–along with his wife Lorraine–was a visionary, educator, and advocate for the civil rights movement. His legacy will live on through the impact of his trailblazing work helping to ensure that our community is equitable for all.
Eugene Williams, Charlottesville civil rights leader and housing reformer, dies at 97
Eugene Williams, a visionary civil rights leader who helped lead the charge to desegregate Charlottesville schools, has died. He was 97.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Interested in starting your career in early childhood education? Be sure to explore UVA Pipelines & Pathways's Pathways to Success Early Childhood Educator Training Program! Find all the info on the flyer and apply by Tuesday, October 21st at virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...!
October 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Through a partnership between United Way Worldwide and Lyft, we are able to provide ride share vouchers to people without access to a vehicle to get to work, interviews, training, and other employment-related activities.

Reach out to Jennifer Davis at [email protected] to learn more!
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
prosper
ˈprä-spər •​ verb

1: to succeed in an enterprise or activity, especially to achieve economic success
2: to become strong and flourishing

Learn more about our Prosper program at unitedwaycville.org/prosper/
June 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We're hosting a virtual info session TOMORROW Tues. June 17 at 3pm on Zoom for organizations interested in receiving volunteer help at the 2025 Day of Caring! Ask questions and learn how to get the most out of your volunteer project!

RSVP to receive the Zoom link at forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
June 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welcome to Charlottesville! We are excited to see how this next chapter at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital unfolds and continue our longstanding community partnership!
Elwood Bernard "Bernie" Boone III Named President of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Boone brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and is known for building high-performing teams, expanding access to care, and advancing patient-centered services.
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May 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our Senior Financial Stability Director Ella stopped by Newsradio WINA to talk about some updates to our transportation programs! These programs help local families and individuals become financially stable.

Read more and listen to the interview here: cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
United Way Launches New Programs to Empower Working Families in Charlottesville - Cville Right Now
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) - United Way of Greater Charlottesville is introducing new initiatives aimed at supporting the area’s working-class residents through enhanced financial stabilit...
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April 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Why not enjoy the warm weather this weekend while making a positive impact on our community? You can volunteer during Family Volunteer Weekend as an individual or a group at sites including Ix Art Park, Wildrock, Fluvanna SPCA, and more!

Visit unitedwaycville.org/.../2025-fam... for more!
2025 Family Volunteer Weekend - United Way
This year's Family Volunteer Weekend in the Greater Charlottesville region is taking place on April 19 and 20, 2025!
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April 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Through a partnership between United Way Worldwide and Lyft, the Lyft Program provides temporary transportation to individuals who do not have access to a vehicle to get to employment-related activities. Reach out to Jennifer Davis at [email protected] for more information.
April 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There's still time to apply for our School Readiness Impact Grants! These are for early childhood care and education providers with plans to increase access, improve teacher compensation, and/or enhance program quality. Learn more and apply by THIS Wednesday, April 2 at bit.ly/2025ImpactGr....
March 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This week on #EnvisionRadio we are chatting with Raye Elliott of FLIPP, Inc! Listen live tomorrow on WINA at 7am or stream on your preferred platform next week. You can also find all previous episodes on unitedwaycville.org.
March 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Family Volunteer Weekend is happening in just a few weeks - April 19 and 20! Sign up to paint at Ix Art Park, landscape at Wildrock, help out at CASPCA, and more at unitedwaycville.org/.../2025-fam.... Volunteers can participate individually or as a group.

See you out and about in April!
March 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Have you heard about this amazing opportunity for early childhood care and education providers?! Our School Readiness Impact Grants aim to help local ECCE programs increase access, improve teacher compensation, and/or enhance program quality. Learn more and apply by April 2 at bit.ly/2025ImpactGr...
March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Last week on #EnvisionRadio chatted with Judy Jones Pointer of UVA School of Medicine! Stream episodes on your preferred platform or find all previous episodes on unitedwaycville.org.
March 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We are accepting applications for our ENVISION Enterprise Grant opportunity–due next Wednesday, March 26!

Find more information and the application at form.fillout.com/t/tXo2e2cRaMus.

Reach out to Dabney ([email protected]) or Barbara ([email protected]) with questions.
March 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We are excited to announce our partnership with Tom Tom this year! Tickets are $125 until April 10, with pay-what-you-can options available as well. Find more info on the lineup and ticketing at www.tomtomfoundation.org/post/civic-f....

We hope to see you at a Civic Futures session next month!
March 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This week on #EnvisionRadio we're chatting with Jala Tyler of Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP)! Listen with us and City of Promise tomorrow March 15 at 7am on Newsradio WINA or stream episodes on your preferred platform after they've aired.
Find all previous episodes on unitedwaycville.org.
March 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Have you applied for preschool for the 2025-2026 school year via Go2Grow yet? Visit go2grow.org to explore, compare, and apply for free or reduced-cost care and education programs for children age 0 to 5.
March 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📅 Save the date!! 📅 The 2025 Day of Caring will take place on Wednesday, September 17! More info coming soon about volunteering, hosting a project site, sponsorship opportunities and more - check unitedwaycville.org!

Looking forward to making an impact on our community with all of you in September!
March 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
📣 Calling all local early childhood care and education providers! 📣 We have an amazing new grant opportunity!

Does your organization aim to provide high-quality childcare and early education? If so, submit your application at bit.ly/2025ImpactGr... by April 2! Learn more on unitedwaycville.org.
FY25 UWGC School Readiness Impact Grant
The United Way of Greater Charlottesville (UWGC) is offering early childhood care and education programs in the Greater Charlottesville Area the opportunity to apply for funding aimed at expanding acc...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Save the date! Family Volunteer Weekend is happening this year on April 19 and 20! Keep an eye on the events calendar on our website for more details as they become available: unitedwaycville.org/get-involved...

We hope you join us in making an impact in our community next month!
March 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This week on #EnvisionRadio we're talking with Marian Doyle about her career in education and public policy, how working in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations has shaped her leadership style, and more!

Listen tomorrow 3/1 at 7am on Newsradio WINA or stream episodes after they've aired.
February 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We are excited to have recently partnered with the Jefferson School Foundation earlier this year to help bring Envision Radio to our listeners! The support from JSF helps us continue to share stories and uplift voices to connect our community.

Learn more about this new, exciting partnership:
Jefferson School Foundation to Partner with United Way in Support of Envision Radio - United Way
Envision Radio is made possible in part through support from our new community partner, the Jefferson School Foundation!
unitedwaycville.org
February 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Our President & CEO Ravi Cooper had the opportunity to participate in the VLGMA Winter Conference last week in a panel about affordable housing and economic mobility in our community. Learn more:
Ravi Cooper Discusses Affordable Housing & ALICE Population at VLGMA Winter Conference - United Way
United Way of Greater Charlottesville's Ravi Cooper was a panelist at the VLGMA Winter Conference to discuss affordable housing and economic mobility in the Greater Charlottesville community.
unitedwaycville.org
February 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM