Today is 211 Day, celebrating the go-to resource 211, which helped 30,520 people in West Virginia access help for immediate or long-term challenges last year. Throughout 2022, trained call specialists connected people to locally available services, including help with rent, food, utility ...
Numbers can often tell a story. Looking back over the past year’s statistics prove very telling: 2022 was a difficult one for many people in our community in terms of health and human services needs. While many thought 2022 would be the year we left the pandemic behind, thoughts of ...
The 41st Annual Holiday Toy and Food Distribution in Monongalia County took place Thursday. According to one United Way official, it was quite busy at the West Virginia Army National Guard Morgantown Readiness Center. The event, which is a partnership between the United Way of Mon and ...
Donors have stepped up to the plate for the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties 2023 Campaign so far this year! The organization announced that it has reached 52% of its goal at a baseball-themed event Wednesday. During the 2023 Seventh-Inning Stretch Campaign Progress Report, held ...
Brightly wrapped barrels are appearing around town as the United Way’s Warm Hands Warm Hearts Community Outerwear Drive gets underway. United Way is taking donations of new or gently worn children’s and adults’ winter coats, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, boots and more now through ...
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew That quote has been on our minds lately as we change seasons from summer to fall. Whether we’re heading back to school, starting a new routine or are just excited for autumn’s beauty and ...