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New Nature Trail Experience Opens at Rocky Mount Community Park
Your next walk in Rocky Mount Community Park might come with a few surprises. Today, community members gathered at Rocky…
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A New Tax Change Could Make Giving More Accessible in 2026
A new federal tax change may allow more people to receive a tax benefit for charitable giving—even if they take…
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Celebrate United 2026: An Evening of Celebration, Community and Excitement
On Thursday, June 4, the Crystal Ballroom at Hotel Roanoke was filled with something you could feel the moment you…
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Mental Health Is More Than Mental Health Care
May is Mental Health Month. While conversations around mental health have come a long way, many people still immediately think…
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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
