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Meet Hollie: Connecting Families to the Support They Need
When families try to find childcare or early learning support, it’s not always simple. There are long waitlists. Applications. Paperwork.…
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Connecting with Families at the Blue Ridge Kite Festival
Each spring, families from across the region gather at Green Hill Park for the Blue Ridge Kite Festival, a longtime…
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A New Home, a New Law, and a Region Ready to Move
UWVBR opens its doors — and marks a historic turning point on childcare By Abby Verdillo Hamilton, President & CEO,…
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What Is VQB5 and Why It Matters for Kindergarten Readiness
A conversation with Catie Sumner. When families search for childcare or preschool, the questions are usually practical. Is there an…
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Behind the Work: Strengthening Early Childhood Quality with UWVBR and Ready Region West
When people think about early childhood education, they picture story time, alphabet charts, and small chairs around even smaller tables.…
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Child Care Is a Workforce Issue — and a Community One
Photo courtesy of United Way of SWVA
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What Stability Really Looks Like for Families
When we talk about stability for families, we’re not talking about perfection — or even comfort. We’re talking about whether…
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Get to Know Tamika White, UWVBR’s New VP of Community Impact
At United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, community impact is about more than programs or metrics — it’s about people,…
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When the Decorations Come Down, the Impact Remains
As the lights dim and the ornaments are tucked away, there’s a quiet moment after the holidays that often feels…
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Fashions for Evergreens 2025 — A Record-Breaking Season
Fashions for Evergreens 2025 Recap This holiday season, Fashions for Evergreens proved once again what’s possible when creativity, generosity, and…
