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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
We have officially moved our administrative offices to 3800 Electric Road, Suite 406, Roanoke, VA 24018
