The United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg team joins the community in mourning the tragic loss of Richmond Public School student Shawn Jackson and his father Renzo Smith after Tuesday’s shooting following the Huguenot High School graduation. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims as well as many others who were injured and traumatized by this…
New ALICE Report shows pandemic aids temporarily blunted the financial crisis, yet warning signs are on the horizon Richmond, Virginia (May 9, 2023) — The amount of greater Richmond and Petersburg families unable to afford basic needs grew by 24,145 households during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report the United Way of Greater…
RICHMOND, Va. (May 8, 2023) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg will convene C-Fit Community and Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation to install a sixth United Way Born Learning Trail at Huguenot Park, 10901 Robious Road, on Wednesday, May 10, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The installation will be followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. These interactive…
The program plans to award 20 scholarships, up from six its first year RICHMOND, Va. (April 25, 2023) – On Monday, May 1, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg will begin the application period for its third annual WomenRise scholarship program, which empowers single mothers to work toward a post-secondary degree or credential without the burden of childcare expenses. The…
Make a Difference as a Volunteer Leader RICHMOND, Va. (April 17, 2022) – The work of United Way would not be possible without support from dedicated volunteers. To celebrate this year’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is launching a new volunteer leadership group called Volunteers United. Volunteers United is a dedicated group of volunteers that will…
The proceeds will help cover the cost of childcare for single mothers working toward a post-secondary degree or credential RICHMOND, Va. (April 10, 2022) – United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is holding a High Tea fundraiser to support its WomenRise program on April 19 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Tuckahoe Woman’s Club. Along with the in-person event, there…
Barbara Couto Sipe, president/CEO of NextUp RVA and former United Way VP, to assume post in June RICHMOND, Va. (Mar. 29, 2023) – Following a national search, the board of directors for United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg announced today that Barbara Couto Sipe, a longtime leader of community impact initiatives and a former top executive at the organization,…
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…