Healing the Hardships
United Way has been investing in Danville-Pittsylvania County for 100 Years! Join us at the Danville Golf Club at noon on Thursday, May 26th as we review our successes for 2021 and launch our year long celebration! Our 100 Year Celebration will include events and activities focused on Healing the Hardships created by the pandemic. …
Meet Kate Clatterbuck, Miss Danville Volunteer! Kate is still giving back to the community. She is currently raising money to support a project designed to add books about women in history to our school libraries. History taught in our schools doesn’t highlight the contributions of women the same way it does men. Click the link…
Recycle your glass to help a child read! Drop off your glass in one of the bins located around the city to be a part of this wonderful program! Bins Are Conveniently located and are listed below. Danville Mall (Southwest corner) Tractor Supply/Ollie’s (left side of lot) Ballou Park Shopping Center South Boston/Halifax Road (across…
BookEnds organization provided every child at Park Avenue Elementary School with a brand new book with their first check from the Glass4Good glass recycling program funded by the O-I Glass Company. Glass4Good is a partnership between O-I Glass Company, United Way and the City of Danville. Glass from the recycling bins throughout Danville is recycled…
During the many years that I have been a volunteer for the United Way and the Campaign Coordinator at my workplace, one question I hear frequently is, “Why should I give to the United Way when I can just give to the one charity I care about the most?” How do I respond? First, I…
The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County supports programs that remove barriers and help students graduate on-time from high school. Goal: United Way commits by 2024 to decrease by 35% chronic absenteeism and school suspensions; and increase relationships with caring adults for middle school students in Danville and Pittsylvania County. Current United Way funded programs for…
Become a United Way Ambassador Your United Way is not just about fundraising. Throughout the year, the United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County has requests from local nonprofits to assist with events, collect needed supplies, or help out in a crisis. This is why our United Way Ambassadors Program is so important. When we receive a…
The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County supports programs that connect individuals and families with critical resources and services essential being financially stable and able to provide a safe and healthy living environment for themselves and their families. Goal: United Way commits by 2024 to increase the number of individuals and families connected with critical resources…
The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County supports programs that provide services to all individuals to help them meet their basic needs and maintain health and wellness across their lifespan. Goals: United Way commits by 2024 to 1) remove barriers to ensure vulnerable individuals have access to supports and services to address domestic violence and safe,…
The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County supports programs to get children reading on grade level by third grade. Goals: United Way commits by 2024 1) to increase by 20% the number of students reading on grade level by third grade through increased services and accessibility of resources; 2) double the reading achievement rate for Black, Hispanic…
