Tag: United Way
JCC Announces Pilot Program to Improve Glass Recycling
JAMES CITY COUNTY -- James City County (JCC) is starting a new glass recycling pilot program by partnering with Owens-Illinois (O-I).
The program will establish...
Warner & Kaine Announce more than $1 Million in Federal Funds to Support AmeriCorps Projects in Virginia
WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, May 12, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,037,043 in federal funding through the Corporation for...
United Way to host feminine hygiene product drive in Yorktown
YORKTOWN -- United Way of Virginia Peninsula's women's group, Women United, is hosting their first ever feminine hygiene product drive on Saturday.
The event is...
This city is collecting donations for residents affected by the coronavirus. Here’s how you can help
Hampton is hosting a community drive for those affected by the coronavirus (COVID 19).
The goal is to collect donations such as non-perishable food items,...
When she moved to the US, she couldn’t hold a conversation in English. Now, she’s on her way to be a nurse
When Alma Manzano got the request from Lafayette High School to give a presentation on hand hygiene and flu prevention, she'd stop in her...
This Hampton Roads program is for women transitioning out of homelessness, human trafficking and poverty
Interested in ship repair?
Women facing hardships are encouraged to apply.
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council recently received a $500,000 grant to create more job opportunities...
United Way doubles regular efforts to help those impacted by government shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, federal workers are pressing forward each day without a paycheck.
But as the United Way and other organizations rally to...
Donate to United Way to help provide hurricane relief to local nonprofits
NEWPORT NEWS — The United Way of the Virginia Peninsula is now accepting monetary donations to help provide relief for local nonprofits and disaster...