Danville-Pittsylvania County

Leading the Way

The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County (UWDPC) works to advance the common good. This means creating opportunities for a better life for all. This is accomplished through our funding of programs and initiatives provided by supported agencies, participation in collaborative efforts, and involving our community in solutions that benefit all of us. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Our leadership understands that we all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health. These results and changes have benefits that ripple out to the community.

For more than 100 years, UWDPC has held a reputation as the community's fundraiser, but United Way doesn't just raise money. Today's United Way is a focused, result-driven system working year-round to change community conditions and create lasting solutions. Much like a "general contractor" manages all aspects of constructing a building, UWDPC manages people and resources to create lasting, positive solutions in lives that need it most. Through strong partnerships with volunteers, local businesses, government and nonprofit organizations, UWDPC accomplishes what no one can do alone.

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2023 - 2024 IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

Last year, UWDPC aligned with 15 local nonprofits and leveraged investments from individuals to transform the lives of children, youth and families in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS:

books were distributed to children to build their home libraries.

of first, second, and third graders in Pittsylvania County Schools who had a Book Buddy were reading at grade level at the end of the school year.

of the families in the Healthy Families program who screened positive for domestic violence developed a safety plan to ensure safe housing

people were given shelter by House of Hope.

2024-2025 MID-YEAR IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

This year, UWDPC supports 20 local nonprofits to champion positive change in the lives and well-being of individuals in Danville and Pittsylvania County.
So far:

578 aging adults received physical, medical, and social support through the Community Paramedicine program

23 individuals with a disability successfully obtained a job in the community through the Supported Employment program

176 households received services that helped them avoid eviction or foreclosure through the Crisis and Income Protection program.

25 individuals have been educated on skills and connected with resources to avoid deferred home maintenance through the Homeowner Repair and Landlord-Tenant Education program.

27 seniors were provided with free, round-trip transportation for medical-related appointments through the Services for Aging Adults program.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Read Dan River

Our Book Buddies program has been successful for our students here at Stony Mill Elementary School. Our students respond positively to having a Book Buddy. They look forward to the days when they can sit down and have special time reading with this individual.

Educate Dan River

Curtis became a Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentor in 2010 after hearing an announcement at his church of the need by the organization for male mentors. He quickly became a school-based mentor to a third-grade youth who had moved to the area. The youth’s teacher felt the student could use a mentor, since he was new and had a quiet nature. Curtis visited the youth weekly during his school lunch time where the youth openly talked with Curtis. When the youth moved on to middle school, he wanted to continue being matched with Curtis. When Curtis came to lunch, other students talked with Curtis as if he was their Big Brother as well.
In time, the youth moved from the area and Curtis was matched with another boy who had no males in his life. He had been bullied in school and mainly interacted only with family. As the youth grew out of his shyness, Curtis encouraged him to transition from homeschool back into public school. He improved his ability to interact with others and made new friends. They remained matched until the youth graduated from high school.

Get Healthy Dan River

Before Brandon found House of Hope, he had been left with nowhere to go. Once he got settled in, House of Hope connected Brandon to STEP (Solutions to Empower People), a housing program based out of Rocky Mount, VA. They helped Brandon find placement at a nearby apartment in Danville so he could have his own place to stay. While those arrangements were made, Brandon worked full-time at a local catering company, slowly building his savings as he prepared for his transition. Now, Brandon has his own place to stay, a full-time job, and volunteers at House of Hope!
Because he was helped along his journey to find stable housing, he wants to give back and has been a terrific addition to our volunteer team.

Financially Stable Dan River

Mr. Harden has been coming to use the free services at the Danville Career Center operated by Goodwill for about one year. He comes every Tuesday and Thursday. During this time, Mr. Harden has participated in the basic computer classes offered and often logs into the NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment website to enhance his computer and social media skills.
He has received several certificates from NorthStar, including basic computer skills, using email, and internet basics. We’re very proud of his accomplishments.