GREENBRIER VALLEY (WVDN) – Following a highly successful annual campaign, led by campaign chairs Paula Thomas and Colin Rose, the United Way of the Greenbrier Valley has awarded $265,000 to 27 local agencies to support the health, education and basic needs of residents in Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas counties.
The United Way of the Greenbrier Valley supports programs that provide individuals and families with services that help them lead healthier and more productive lives as well as education programs that impact youth from pre-K through high school. Families in crisis are assisted by programs that provide emergency food, shelter, transportation, rental assistance, utility assistance and advocacy. “Our donors and volunteers play an integral role in helping to serve the most vulnerable among us”, said Thomas.
“The integrity of United Way’s volunteer driven allocation process assures donors that responsible stewardship is our top priority,” said Erica Vaughan, United Way Executive Director. “We intentionally focus resources on addressing the most critical needs of our region”.
Agencies receiving funding are the Alderson Hospitality House, CASA, CYAC, Davis Stuart, Family Refuge Center, HospiceCare, Reining Warriors, Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation, Carnegie Hall, Communities in Schools, Greenbrier County Universal Pre-K, Greenbrier Valley Youth Camp, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Monroe Day Care, Northern Greenbrier Latch Key Kids, The Marvel Center, Fruits of Labor, Appalachian Service Project, Bethlehem Farms, Catholic Charities, Gateway Industries, Greenbrier County Committee on Aging, Monroe County Coalition for Children & Families, Pocahontas FRN, Greenbrier County FRN, Shepherds Center of the Greenbrier Valley and Wellspring.
In addition, United Way of the Greenbrier Valley will continue its investment in the 2023 Wild and Wonderful Reading Camp, purchasing a book from A New Chapter for each camper. This year’s funding will also include financial support for WV 211, the 24/7 information and referral helpline that connects residents to local resources.
“The ability of the United Way of the Greenbrier Valley to fulfill and grow our commitment to our service area is contingent upon the generous financial support of donors and corporate partners”, noted Sharon Rowe, board president.
