United Way of the River Cities awards safety-net grants
The United Way of the River Cities has awarded $245,000 in safety-net grants to 14 nonprofits in its six-county service area for the 2025 funding cycle.
2024 Big Cover Up grant recipients announced
This year, 17 projects were funded, with schools representing each county of UWRC’s six-county service area.
United Way Unveils New Brand Strategy
United Way of the River Cities joins United Way Worldwide (UWW) to announce a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps over 48 million people annually, including more than 60,000 residents in the River Cities.
Volunteers needed for UWRC reading event
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, United Way of the River Cities will once again host its biggest volunteer-driven effort of the year with Read Across the River Cities.
Children growing up amid financial insecurity
West Virginia Ranked 43rd in the U.S. for Percentage of Children Living in Financial Hardship
UWRC kicks off annual campaign season
More than 10 years ago, Jodie Hunt starting packing weekend food kits for about two dozen Rock Hill Elementary students whose only guaranteed daily meals came from the school cafeteria.
Project Period. Culminates with Week of Action
With 2 in 5 people struggling to purchase period products…
Registration open for River Cities Cornhole Classic
Get your beanbag tossing arm ready, because the River Cities Cornhole Classic is back.
Registration for the second annual United Way of the River Cities’ cornhole event is now open to the public.
Struggling Households in West Virginia Continue to Increase
New ALICE Update shows wage growth was no match for inflation
after a decade of falling behind
UWRC honors board, community partners
United Way of the River Cities recognized community members and organizations who have championed the nonprofit’s mission over the past year during the annual Celebration of Excellence.
