"This year, Harmony House, a United Way agency, met a small and scared seven-year-old boy named "Sam." His initial referral came from the Sherriff Office due to potential stalking and domestic violence of his mother. A forensic interview was scheduled but was then rescheduled by his mother due to some "behaviors" the child was displaying. It was at that time we were informed that Sam was a child diagnosed with autism..."
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This year, Harmony House, a United Way agency, met a small and scared seven-year-old boy named “Sam.” His initial referral came from the Sherriff Office due to potential stalking and domestic violence of his mother. A forensic interview was scheduled but was then rescheduled by his mother due to...This week we would like to feature our new Board of Directors Vice-President, Todd Cover!
Name: Todd Cover
Business: Belmont Savings Bank
Title: President and CEO
What is your past experience with the United Way? (If any) I volunteered for the United Way Day of Caring and also was a member of Allocations for several years.
What do you like most about the Ohio Valley? I like the close knit feel of the people. The people of the Ohio Valley are always there to help each other in times of crisis. What made you want to be a board member for the United Way? I am very fortunate to be in a position where I can positively affect many lives and I feel being involved in the United Way gives me the platform to do so.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! WETZEL COUNTY
Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution
Friday, August 23rd
10am-1pm
St. Vincent de Paul Church, New Martinsville
5-10 volunteers needed
Please call Melynda at the United Way @ 304-232-4625 to sign up as soon as possible
NEWS
Time for "Back to School"
Posted 07/19/19 by Melynda Sampson
The kids don't want to hear this but schools in the Ohio Valley will be starting soon. There are many programs happening to try to help families tha...
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Watchdog Culinary Cook-off #3
Posted 06/21/19 by Jessica Rine
Three local chefs - Ryan Butler(Wheeling Brewing), Jeramy Tirpak(Good Mansion Wines) and Ozzie Hyde (Quaker Steak and Lube) - competed in Watchdog Cu...
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Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off 2019
Posted 06/05/19 by Jessica Rine
Since 2002, the Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff has been a summer staple at Heritage Port in Downtown Wheeling. The event — always held the first Sat...
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Belmont County Golf Scramble
Posted 06/01/19 by Jessica Rine
On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, we were on the golf course! 16 teams participated in the first United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Belmont C...
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MAY We Help Contest Rules
Posted 05/01/19 by Jessica Rine
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley MAY We Help? Official Contest Rules Who Can Enter To be eligible to partic...
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September To Remember Reverse Raffle
Sep 12, 2019
6:30pm
@ Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack