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…
Note: The process for submitting 2024 grants applications has been updated. Please visit our funding webpage for the latest information. United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for Steps to Success grants that will begin in January 2023. As one of the largest nonprofit funding organizations in the region, our…
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…
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 13, 2022) – Following a successful pilot program in 2021, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Start Up for Success program is returning to provide aspiring local entrepreneurs with the social capital, training, coaching and start-up funding needed to launch businesses and lead economic development in their communities. This year, five budding entrepreneurs with aspirations ranging…
We are looking back on the many ways our local United Way has helped communities across the region in 2021. Join us in reflecting on the accomplishments below, and please consider making a donation so we can continue helping your community in 2022. Seven Kindergarten Countdown Camp Sites Served Nearly 100 Children and Families Kindergarten Countdown Camp is a free summer…
As students and families work their way through the school year, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is pleased to share data demonstrating the ways in which our Kindergarten Countdown Camp program helped nearly 100 kids succeed in 2021. After shifting to a virtual model in 2020, KCC returned to an in-person format for 2021. We ran eight Kindergarten Countdown Camps this summer in schools…
RICHMOND, Va. – Officials with the Greater Richmond Workforce Development Coalition (WorkforceCoalitionRVA) have announced the launch of Network2WorkRVA, a technology resource designed to connect those seeking jobs with access to training opportunities and employers looking to fill vital roles within their companies. Network2WorkRVA is the first major initiative from WorkforceCoalitionRVA. The resource will be working with local employers, job seekers…