December 19, 2011
United Way Reports Record Year
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties proudly announced today that it has exceeded its 2011 Campaign goal of $1.2 million. Read More >>
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United Way Press Releases
October 20, 2011
Commonwealth's Attorney Announces Adult Drug Court Program
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
United Way Backpack Program Begins
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 Launches Backpack Program
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
Charity T-shirts to aid Long-Term Recovery Efforts
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
Annual Week of Caring is Underway
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 Initiates Disaster Fund
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 >>
February 17, 2011
United Way Annual Awards Celebration Recognizes Community Leaders
There were many awards to be handed out this year as the United Way of Russell and Washington Counties hosted its' annual awards celebration February 16, 2011 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. Read More >>