-

Community Resiliency Starts With Families — and Grows Through Partnership
During this season of gratitude and giving, many of us reflect on what it truly means to be a strong…
-

What Is Giving Tuesday? The Story of a Global Movement — and How It Strengthens Communities Like Ours
You’ve likely heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday — the two biggest shopping days of the year. But in…
-

Why Food Drives Matter: Small Acts That Build Community Resilience
As the holiday season begins, many families in our region are facing rising food costs, reduced benefits, and growing uncertainty.…
-

Peter & Carla Lewis: A Legacy of Leadership, Love, and Community
At this year’s Celebrate United event, we honored two remarkable couples whose lifelong service has helped shape our region. Peter…
-

Roanoke is at a tipping 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…
-

Mental Health Awareness Month – Children’s Health
-

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…
-

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…
-

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…
-

A Helping Hand, A New Beginning: How a Community Health Worker Transformed One Neighbor’s Life
When Sally lost her husband last March, her life was turned upside down. Forced to leave their shared home, she…

