United Way of Russell and Washington Counties invites you to spread the word about the LIVE UNITED movement and our ongoing efforts to improve education, income, and health in our community.
April 24, 2012
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties, along with local county school systems announced the launch of "READING TODAY...LEADING TOMORROW" an early childhood initiative to boost early grade reading skills in Southwest Virginia. Read More >>
March 12, 2012
United Way and the Long-Term Recovery Group announced today an endeavor to help reforest the damaged communities in Southwest Virginia from the April 2011 tornados. Read More >>
February 7, 2012
United Way's Annual Celebration featured many awards at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center today. Numerous community businesses and volunteers were honored for their contribution to the 2011 Campaign. Read More >>
December 19, 2011
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties proudly announced today that it has exceeded its 2011 Campaign goal of $1.2 million. Read More >>
October 28, 2011
With $840,000 raised, United Way is 70 percent of the way to its $1.2 million goal thanks to a donation made by Alpha Natural Resources and its employees. Read More >>
October 20, 2011
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties, along with Commonwealth's Attorney, Dennis Godfrey, and Sheriff Fred Newman today announced the establishment of a new Washington County Adult Drug Court. Read More >>
October 1, 2011
Over 40 volunteers came together Monday night to prepare backpacks for the "Backpacks Unite" program, a part of the organization's United for a Healthier Tomorrow initiative, which was recently launched in August. Read More >>
August 10, 2011
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties, in conjunction with the Washington and Russell County School Systems announced the launch of their new "Backpacks Unite Program" as part of the organizations United for a Healthier Tomorrow Initiative. Read More >>
June 30, 2011
Johnston Memorial Hospital, Food City, Bristol Mall and Bristol Mall Merchants partner to support the activities of the Washington County Long-Term Recovery Group with a charity t-shirt project "Fashion For Relief". Read More >>
June 6, 2011
Volunteers across Russell and Washington Counties are joining together this week to help the community as part of the annual Week of Caring. The Week of Caring is presented each year by Regions Bank and United Way and is a "community-wide" service event connecting volunteers with nonprofit organizations. Read More >>
April 29, 2011
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties expresses its support for those affected by this horrific tragedy, and our condolences to the many Southwest Virginia's living in our community that have lost loves ones, friends and relatives. The United Way of Russell and Washington Counties is committed to helping with long-term recovery efforts in the aftermath of this crisis. Read More >>