Two iconic nonprofits are becoming one in the Peninsula.
The boards of United Way of Greater Williamsburg and United Way of the Virginia Peninsula voted earlier this month to merge the organizations, according to a release.
The single United Way will serve Gloucester, New Kent, Mathews, York and James City counties, as well as the cities of Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson.
“Times have changed and organizations need to change with them,” said Larry Foster, interim executive director of United Way of Greater Williamsburg. “I see this as a way to help more people and expand what we do.”
There will be a two-year transition period, according to Foster. The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula has agreed to fund all 14 local programs (including the Home For Good program and the Community Resource Center) for two years, at 2017 levels. A new board of 24 members will be created to oversee the new partnership.
Also, the staffing at Greater Williamsburg will remain at its current level for at least two years, Foster said.
For more information, go to uwvp.org.
