UWNSV acknowledges Volunteer of the Year
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley held a celebration to conclude its 2022 campaign which featured the announcement of the Volunteer of the Year Award to Susan Brooks.
The award has been given for over 25 years to recognize distinguished volunteer’s service to the community.
Brooks is passionate about volunteerism and the impact each individual can have on their community.
She has served on numerous community boards and advisory committees for organizations like the Frederick County Economic Development Authority Board, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and Frederick County Public Schools among others.
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United Way kicks off air mattress drive
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley’s Women United is kicking off their 2nd Annual Air Mattress Drive.
Last year was a huge success thanks to the generosity of the community, 725 items including 200 air mattresses were donated for those in need.
Since the start of the school year, officials estimate that over 500 students in the Shenandoah Valley have been declared homeless and this number has increased in most jurisdictions since last year.
United Way NSV is collecting twin and queen sized new air mattresses, sheet sets, comforters and pillows for families facing insecurities through March 6, 2023.
Donations can be made on Amazon with a link available here or in person at the United Way NSV office at 329 N Cameron Street, The Winchester Group on 24 W Picadilly Street, the Warren County Chamber of Commerce, and any First Bank location.
Donations will be distributed through the Valley Assistance Network to Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester, Family Promise of Shenandoah County, Page One of Page County, and the Warren County Department of Social Services.
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UW of NSV and UW of FR/WC have merged
An email from the United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (UWNSV) and the United Way of Front Royal Warren County (UWFR/WC) announced the two organizations merger.
The UWNSV will bring their flagship programs in to the communities to better serve the Front Royal Warren County area.
This will also allow UWNSV to expand their Impact Grants programs to include Front Royal Warren County.
The service areas will now include Front Royal, Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah Counties as well as the City of Winchester.
The UW will continue to have a physical presence in Front Royal Warren County at 134-B Peyton Street.
Lori Howard has been hired as the new Program Manager of the Front Royal Warren County Office.
The UWNSV will now be able to bring all of their infrastructure, financial resources and human support directly to the Front Royal Warren County community with this merger.
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United Way’s record breaking campaign
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley announced the 2021-2022 campaign was one of their most successful in the organization’s history raising over $1 million dollars to serve the community.
The majority of those funds were raised through workplace giving programs and individual donations.
The organizations that contributed the most through workplace giving include Trex, Valley Health, and Navy Federal.
The United Way had a huge increase in requests over the past year and would not be able to serve those community members without these donations.
The money will be used for the United Way’s Impact Grants as well as to expand and maintain their flagship program, the Valley Assistance Network.
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The UWNSV offers a new community directory
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (UWNSV) announced the availability of the new 2022 community resource directory.
A news release from UWNSV announced the new directory will feature over 150 local non profits and agencies who provide a number of services and programs.
The directory will feature services available for community residents in Frederick, Clarke, Page, Warren and Shenandoah Counties.
The new directory includes food pantries and soup kitchens among other services this year.
Thanks to Navy Federal Credit Union a free downloadable version of the new directory is available at unitedwaynsv.org/resources.
A printed copy of the directory will be available after June 11 by contacting the UWNSV at (540) 536-1610.
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Funds are available to assist Winchester residents
The National Emergency Food and Shelter Program (NEFSP) has awarded Winchester an additional $9,000 in funding.
This and an additional $29,525 are to be used by local agencies to assist families in the City of Winchester.
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (UWNSV) chairs the local board of the NEFSP and are accepting applications.
The UWNSV is able to offer the funds to agencies that provide services to Winchester residents.
According to an email from the UWNSV the additional funds are intended to supplement and expand current resources.
The funds are not to substitute or reimburse ongoing services or start new programs.
Applications, qualifications and additional information is available here.
Applications must be completed and filed by next Friday May 6.
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The UWNSV Appoints New President and CEO
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley has announced the appointment of Kaycee Childress as their new President and CEO of the organization. Childress replaces interim CEO Cheryl Thompson Stacy as of April 25. Childress brings more than 30 years of executive leadership, marketing and development experience to her new position. Most recently Childress served as the Executive Director of Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation,
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UWNSV announces new President and CEO
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley announced that Brandy William will serve as the next President and CEO.
She will take over the position on March 15th.
William previously worked for the American College of Radiology as a Fundraising and Development Specialist.
She also served as the Director of Development for the Lorton Community Action Center.
William is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington.
She is currently working towards her MBA through University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
The search committee selected William due to her experience in multiple sectors, outstanding communication skills, fundraising experience and passion for non-profit service among other factors.
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The United Way Rubbermaid Sale
The United Way Rubbermaid Sale is scheduled for Saturday February 26 from 9-noon
The sale will be held at Belk in Winchester by the Apple Blossom Mall. The sale is made possible by
special partnerships between United Way NSV, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and The Salvation
Army. Product Sales help the United Way and its partner agencies generate additional funds to meet
local needs.
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Women United host air mattress drive
The United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley’s Women United is holding an air mattress drive.
Women United will accept new air mattresses, pumps, comforters and pillows for all of February to help fight housing insecurity.
82% of requests to the Valley Assistance Network in 2021 involved housing assistance.
Donations can be made online through their Amazon Wish List.
They can also be dropped off at numerous locations including the United Way, First Bank branches, Navy Federal Credit Union, Shenandoah University, the Blue Ridge Food Bank and the Winchester Group.
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