Our Focus
Every three years the United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County researches current local data to identify critical needs for individuals and families in the Dan River Region. The process helps the United Way to gain insight into the challenges, strengths and gaps in service in the region.
Areas of Impact
In response to the findings, UWDPC updates its community impact funding priorities, so that it can effectively and efficiently create change.
The following four Focus Areas describe the current targeted funding priorities and strategic initiatives addressing education and youth development, economic opportunity and supporting basic needs.
Read Dan River
"I come to Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program for many reasons. It is so easy to get the help I need here. They are helpful and fun. So, when I'm here, you guys feel like my real teachers and I am more focused." - 6th Grader
United Way commits to:
• Services that assist young students to read on grade level by third grade
• Services that reduce barriers to young students’ ability to learn to read
• Services that assist parents/caregivers to become involved in their child’s literacy
activities
Current United Way funded programs in Read Dan River
Read Dan River
"I come to Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program for many reasons. It is so easy to get the help I need here. They are helpful and fun. So, when I'm here, you guys feel like my real teachers and I am more focused." - 6th Grader
Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program
Danville Public Schools Education Foundation
Danville Speech & Hearing Center
Pittsylvania County Schools
Educate Dan River
All youth receive the support needed for on-time graduation.
United Way commits to:
• Services that reduce middle school chronic absenteeism
• Services that reduce middle school suspension rate
• Services that integrate parents/caregivers in their child’s learning
Current United Way funded programs in Educate Dan River
Educate Dan River
All youth receive the support needed for on-time graduation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area
Blue Ridge Mountain Council - Boy Scouts of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area
Just Kids Child Development Center
Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention - Youth Advisory Council
Get Healthy Dan River
• Services that provide safe emergency housing
• Supportive services to obtain/maintain housing
• Rental/utility assistance
• Professional resources directed toward helping survivors of domestic violence recover from their trauma or post-traumatic disorders
• Temporary food and housing for victims of domestic violence
• Services that provide access for aging adults to physical, medical, and social support
United Way commits to:
"Without the Southern Area Agency on Aging's Volunteer Driver Program I don't know how I would survive. You are always there for me when I call and right on time. I thank you for everything." - Senior Citizen
Current United Way funded programs in Get Healthy Dan River
Get Healthy Dan River
American Red Cross of Blue Ridge Virginia
Danville Life Saving Crew
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services - Healthy Families
Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity
Virginia Legal Aid Society
House of Hope, Inc.
Salvation Army of Danville Virginia
Southern Area Agency on Aging
"Without the Southern Area Agency on Aging's Volunteer Driver Program I don't know how I would survive. You are always there for me when I call and right on time. I thank you for everything." - Senior Citizen
Financially Stable
Dan River
Individuals and families are financially stable, self-sufficient and no
one lives in poverty
United Way commits to:
• Services which provide adults with career counseling and coaching services
• Programs that help adults learn to read or earn their GED or other credentials
• Services which remove barriers to workforce participation
Current United Way funded programs in Financially Stable Dan River
Financially Stable
Dan River
Individuals and families are financially stable, self-sufficient and no
one lives in poverty
Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia
The Arc of Southside
Danville Neighborhood Development Corporation