Mother of Charities’ legacy lives on with United Way
Frances Wisebart Jacobs, often overshadowed in history, played a pivotal role in shaping philanthropy and social welfare in the late 19th century.
United Way names resource development director
United Way of the River Cities has named Sarah Short as its director of resource development.
Making an Impact
The United Way of the River Cities has awarded $579,787 in grants to 27 nonprofits in its six-county service area for the 2024 funding cycle.
2023 Big Cover Up grant recipients announced
United Way of the River Cities (UWRC) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Big Cover Up awards. The Big Cover Up started more than 20 years ago as a way for local schools in UWRC’s service area to apply for a match-based grant to help fund school projects that serve fellow students in need.
United Way of the River Cities names executive director
Jedd Flowers, long-time communications director for Cabell County Public Schools, has been named executive director of United Way of the River Cities. Flowers takes the helm after an extensive months-long search following the retirement of Carol H. Bailey this past July.
United Way of the River Cities invites nonprofits to submit LOIs
The first step of the process is a letter of intent (LOI). LOIs are due Friday, Aug. 18. Programs that are eligible to apply will be required to attend a mandatory virtual meeting, date to be determined.
United Way dedicates new park to public health advocate
Drivers who travel on Madison Avenue on the west end of Huntington may have noticed an increase in activity in the large grass lot beside the United Way of the River Cities offices. That’s because a brand-new park has been created as a gift to the community from the UWRC in celebration of its centennial anniversary in 2022.
UWRC welcomes Gallia County into service area
Effective July 1, 2023, Gallia County will be represented by the United Way of the River Cities following the dissolution of its local United Way. The UWRC, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2022, currently services Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne counties in West Virginia, and Lawrence County in Ohio.
2022 Big Cover Up grant recipients announced
United Way of the River Cities has announced the recipients of the 2022 Big Cover Up awards. The Big Cover Up started about 20 years ago as a way for local schools in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne counties in West Virginia, and Lawrence County, Ohio, to apply for a match-based grant to help fund school projects that serve fellow students in need.
Volunteers needed for National Day of Service, Remembrance event
At 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 at St. Mary’s Center for Education, volunteers from the community will create Family Emergency Preparedness Starter Kits with sample supplies needed in emergencies, and guidance for how to create and practice a disaster preparedness plan.
