New ALICE Update shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind RICHMOND, Va. (May 22, 2024) – Though wages for jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Virginia grew by more than 66,000 from 2021 to 2022. As a…
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 31, 2024) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has launched its tax assistance program that helps families work toward financial stability by providing free tax assistance through in-person tax sites as well as a virtual tax assistance service. United Way’s team of IRS-certified tax preparers and volunteers will prepare income tax returns for qualifying families…
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s 2023 Impact Report is now available! This report covers our work during the 2023 fiscal year, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Thanks to your support, we were able to make a meaningful impact on the Greater Richmond & Petersburg area in the last year. Please read through our latest impact report to see your support…
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 24, 2023) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has installed its 20th Little Free Library at the Patrick Henry YMCA located at 217 Ashcake Road in Ashland. The installation was supported by volunteers from Pitney Bowes, a shipping and mailing company located in Ashland. In collaboration with Truist, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg…