United for Impact
People of all ages joined us for Back to Having Fun in 2021! Thank you to our sponsors (PRA Group, Nana Karens on Main, Goodyear and The League of Ordinary Gentlemen) for making this event possible. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us as we kicked off the 2021 United Way…
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Shown (left to right) Jennifer Smith, United Way President/CEO; Heather Satterfield, United Way Board Chair; Jennifer Williams, Joy of Reading program and BookEnds Board Member; and David Worrell, BookEnds Board Treasurer. Recently the United Way awarded the BookEnds organization their first check from the Glass4Good glass recycling program funded by the O-I Glass Company. BookEnds…
During the pandemic, it is even more important to protect our health. United Way 211 call centers will be offering free vouchers for the flu shot. Just dial 2-1-1 after September 1, 2021 to get yours.
The United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County has tapped Otterbots General Manager, Austin Scher as its 2021 Campaign Chair. Scher takes over for Ken Larking, Danville City Manager, who helped United Way navigate fundraising during a pandemic. Sher said he was honored to be asked to take over as Campaign Chair at such a pivotal time….
Communities are seemingly facing natural disasters every day. From wildfires to floods, this has been a particularly difficult season. Hurricane Ida made landfall this past weekend, destroying many communities in Louisiana and surrounding regions, including Mississippi and Alabama. Families, friends, and neighbors face weeks without power, water and urgently need immediate supplies, resources, and support….
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…
Volunteer Leon Zimmermann innovated the process for stuffing envelopes!
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…
