United Way tops goals, looks ahead
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties on Tuesday celebrated a record fundraising year with awards and applause at the organization's annual luncheon. Read More »
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United Way of Russell and Washington Counties reports record year
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties announced today that it has exceeded its 2011 Campaign goal of $1.2 million. Read More »
Glade Spring residents extra thankful this year
Most of the pine trees in the yard are gone, and many neighbors are in new homes or still in the process of rebuilding. Read More »
AEP Foundation gives big boost to Backpacks Unite Program
A project designed to feed hungry children received a large donation Tuesday from a local power company's foundation. Read More »
Alpha ads $190,000 to United Way goal
A big boost from Alpha Natural Resources and its workers put the United Way of Russell and Washington Counties within striking distance of its $1.2 million goal. Read More »
Peanut butter prices could hurt feeding programs
If you've been to the store lately, you've probably seen the skyrocketing price of peanut butter. Read More »
Americorps helping to rebuild houses in Glade Spring, Va
Standing beside a newly framed house, more than 50 AmeriCorps volunteers posed for a photo Friday. Read More »
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 »
United Way begins filling backpacks
United Way of Russell and Washington Counties along with its Board of Directors, Campaign Cabinet, volunteers and staff will begin filling backpacks for their "Backpacks Unite" program which was recently launched in August. Read More »
Volunteers Continue Cleanup In Glade Spring
It's been nearly five months after a tornado touched down in Glade Spring, Virginia and there is still lots of cleanup left to do. Read More »
Joint effort rebuilds Glade Spring home
A Glade Spring family that lost its home during the April tornado is having the house rebuilt through a joint effort by Washington County, Va., Habitat for Humanity, Alpha Natural Resources and other groups. Read More »
Backpack program focused on younger kids who don't have food
This school year, all needy elementary school-age kids in Washington and Russell counties will have the opportunity to take a free bag of food home each weekend. Read More »
United Way gives update on tornado relief efforts in Southwest Virginia
Openness and transparency in dealing with money is something the United Way of Russell and Washington Counties wants to stress as it continues to help post-tornado rebuilding efforts, the agency’s leaders said. Read More »
T-Shirts for Tornado relief being sold at Food City, Bristol Mall
Charity T-shirts will be sold beginning this weekend at Food City and Bristol Mall retailers for $12. Read More »
$20,000 donation from Taiwan to help Glade Spring recovery
Presenting $20,000 to help with the local tornado relief effort Thursday, Consul General of Taiwan Jeffrey Wang called up the long history of friendly relations with the United States – and with Virginia. Read More »
Glade Spring rebuilding begins by United Way of Russell Washington Counties
The first of the rebuilding projects by the United Way of Russell and Washington Counties in the communities ravaged by the April 28 tornadoes started Monday morning around 7 a.m. Read More »
United Way announces Day of Action plans
The United Way of Russell and Washington Counties announced their plans for the organizations Day of Action, a volunteer day to assist in cleanup efforts in areas damaged by the recent tornados, on April 27. Read More »
United Way sets up relief fund -- text donation system
The United Way of Russell and Washington Counties has set up a special fund that will be used to help pay for long-term recovery efforts in the areas hard hit by this week’s storms and tornadoes. Read More »
Third-grader: 'This is the only thing I've got to eat on the weekend'
On a table at Glade Spring Middle School is a backpack stuffed with kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods such as cereal, peanut butter, juice, cookies, and macaroni and cheese. Read More »