Impact Areas
Give the Gift of Books: Top 10 Children’s Books of 2021
There is nothing better than giving the gift of knowledge. While a book might not be that 100-piece Lego set or Barbie dream house, it is no less of a meaningful gift. A book is a vehicle for the imagination, especially for children. They can learn about places and...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Union County Public Library
As you may know, literacy is the cornerstone of a child's education; almost everything they learn after the third grade requires reading. They need to know how to read books, textbooks, signs, flyers, and so much more. The inability to read significantly impacts a...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at United Way of Whitewater Valley
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is the foundation for everything that goes on at United Way of Whitewater Valley (UWWV). As a result, to continue being a relevant and essential partner to our agency partners we strive to be a leader in the...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Amigos Richmond Latino Center
Hispanic refers to Spanish speakers or those descended from Spanish-speaking families. Latino refers to people who are from or descended from Latin America. As of 2020, 3% population of Wayne County's population identifies as either Hispanic or...
Back to school for alice families
The thought of going back to school triggers fond memories for many of us. It’s in the smell of a fresh box of Crayola crayons or the extra sharp points of those yellow Ticonderoga pencils. Or it’s that internal debate on which color folder should be used for science...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Communities In Schools of Wayne County
We are constantly amazed by the incredible things that our program partners are providing to the community. Each of our partner agencies is working in one of our four focus areas; childhood success, youth success, economic mobility and access to...
Becoming a Board Member with Brian Lackey
Our board members are integral to everything that we do at United Way of Whitewater Valley. Our board is comprised of prominent leaders in our community. Each of them brings different perspectives and values, but they share a common passion for Wayne...
Let Kids Have Fun
Parents are feeling the pressure to keep kids engaged in education throughout the summer break. You might always feel that pressure, but it’s exceptionally present this year. We’re still recovering from education disruptions due to COVID-19. Here’s...
Collaboration
Collaboration is the value of the month for July’s More Than Words program. Collaboration is about believing in a cause bigger than yourself and working towards a greater good. We see this happening all over our community each day and it’s a value...
Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County
Here at United Way of Whitewater Valley, we are passionate about youth success. Not just because this is one of our 4 main areas of focus (youth success), but because children are the future of our community. Each child in Wayne and Union...