United Way will invest $2.475 million in a total of 72 programs and 54 partner agencies in the 2023 grant funding cycle. RICHMOND, Va. (October 5, 2022) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has announced the recipients of their 2023 grant funding cycle, allocating $2.475 million to a total of 72 programs at 54 partner agencies. These funds…
Nonprofit seeks 300 volunteers to assemble emergency-preparedness kits RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 6, 2022) – To recognize the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg will host a community volunteer pop-up at Triple Crossing Brewery in Fulton. Volunteers will help create emergency-preparedness kits that will be distributed to vulnerable families by the YWCA of…
Twenty-three single mothers will receive funding, an approximate increase of 280% from year one RICHMOND, Va. (Aug 24, 2022) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has announced the recipients of its second annual WomenRise scholarship program, which empowers single mothers to work toward a post-secondary degree or credential without the burden of childcare expenses. As a result of the…
RICHMOND, Va. (June 28, 2022) – Back for a fourth year, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg will host seven Kindergarten Countdown Camp classrooms in schools across Powhatan, Goochland and Dinwiddie this summer. The camps, which will run from June 27-July 28, aim to empower and guide young children and their families toward success in their kindergarten journey this upcoming…
Back for a second year, the program will award 20 scholarships, up from six last year RICHMOND, Va. (April 27, 2022) – On Sunday, May 1, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg will begin the application period for the second year of its WomenRise scholarship program, which empowers single mothers to work toward a post-secondary degree or credential without the burden of…
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg believes every family should have their basic needs met. Unfortunately, too many families in our region are working hard, but struggling to afford essential things like housing, food or child care. That’s why we have introduced Thriving Families, a new program that works with adults and children to keep families strong in moments…
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is celebrating its partnership with local Publix Super Market stores on Publix Appreciation Day, March 17, 2022. Publix has been a long-time supporter of local United Ways across eight states for more than four decades, beginning in 1979. Publix is currently operating 16 stores throughout our service area. “We are deeply appreciative of…
We are pleased to invite you to take our 2022 Community Survey (survey has expired). The survey will take 10-15 minutes of your time, and all results are anonymous. All of our funding and programmatic decisions are based on data and community input. By taking our survey, you can help us understand: Why you choose to donate to our local…
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 31, 2022) – With the April 18 tax-filing deadline just 11 weeks away, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program officially begins this week. In its 19th year of operation, United Way’s free tax preparation service is offered to area families with household incomes of less than $58,000. Because of the expanded…
All of us at United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg are saddened by the passing of Jay Stegmaier. Jay was a key member of our Board of Directors, recently ending his term as chair in June 2021. Jay’s service to United Way extended throughout his career but deepened upon his retirement from Chesterfield County in 2016. Jay stepped into…