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CHRISTIAN’S STORY: A YOUNG LEADER, GROWN WITH SUPPORT
“At first, it was challenging—especially since my mom worked at the Club. I felt like I always had to do…
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Roanoke is at a topping point – And we all have a role to play.
-By Abby Hamilton, President and CEO, United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge For more than 20 years, I’ve had the…
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Men’s Mental Health: 7 Facts You Should Know (and What You Can Do to Help)
When we think about mental health, men often get left out of the conversation. Whether it’s due to stigma, societal…
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Mental Health Awareness Month – Children’s Health
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What Are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Why Do They Matter?
What Are Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)? When we think about health, many of us picture doctor visits, prescriptions, or…
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Meeting People Where They Are
When someone’s power gets shut off, it’s easy to say, “Just call the utility company.”When a neighbor misses dialysis appointments,…
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The Power of Connection Through CHWs
Sometimes the smallest acts create the most lasting impact. That’s something Lucas, one of United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge’s…
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Who Will Be There When Crisis Strikes?
Lashara, one of our dedicated Community Health Workers (CHWs), received a referral about a mother and her 25-year-old son who had…
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Financial Security in the Blue Ridge: A Path Forward
For many households in the Blue Ridge, financial insecurity is a daily reality. The 2024 VA ALICE Report reveals that…
