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United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is currently accepting applications from our member agencies for 2025-26 funding. We offer grants focused on making an impact in the areas of Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.  Member Agencies must complete the online application form and all necessary document uploads to be considered for funding. Member Agencies will …

    United Way Day is October 8th at Family Service of the Upper Ohio Valley from 10:00am-12:00pm! It is a day to learn about your local nonprofits, the services available to you, employment opportunities, and more! For more information, please contact our Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, Adriana Collelo.     Are you looking for a place to donate money to …

The Highlands Sports Spooktacular is October 23rd from 5:00-8:00PM at the Highlands Sports Complex! 🎃 All proceeds benefit the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley! Enjoy trick or treating, delicious food, music, and a costume contest! Event Tickets: Tickets are $5 (+ tax) per person until October 13th After October 13th, tickets are $10 (+ tax) per person. Tickets …

Our Building a Better Community Breakfast is November 14th at Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-and Casino! This year, we are honoring Todd Cover of Belmont Savings Bank! Todd Cover’s title is impressive –– but what’s more impressive is how he’s both approachable and down-to-earth. His extensive background in banking, his passion for the community, and the way he cares about people helped …

    Throughout August, we had the incredible opportunity to support local communities by distributing shoes across Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler, and Belmont counties. In total, we served 461 families, providing over 1,000 children with brand-new pairs of shoes just in time for the new school year. This effort was truly a community-wide endeavor, and we couldn’t have …

    The 33rd Annual Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring was a tremendous success! This year, we completed 22 agency projects stretching from Weirton to New Martinsville, WV, and extending across the river to Belmont County and St. Clairsville, OH. A heartfelt thank you to our 209 volunteers whose hard work and dedication made this day possible! The event began …

      Reverse Raffle 2024 was a fantastic success, and we’re thrilled to share the results! 🏈 This year’s event was not just a touchdown but a whole game-changer!  All proceeds from Reverse Raffle went directly to our annual campaign, Raised Here, Stays Here, which benefits over 35 different programs throughout the Ohio Valley. With more than 150 enthusiastic …

  Mark your calendars for September 5th! Reverse Raffle is set to kick off at Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino! 🏈🏈🏈 This event will launch our busiest month with an exciting football-themed celebration! Make sure to show up in your favorite team jersey or apparel to fully embrace the spirit of the event! Our Reverse Raffle will feature a range of fun …

On July 17th through July 19th, The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream hosted their 4th Celebrity Scoopers! From hourly battles of the tip jars to Kirke bringing out with fresh ice cream, it was an action-packed three days of raising money for the United Way! Here are our winners from the week!! 1st …

    Get ready to make a BIG impact on September 11th, 2024—it’s the 33rd Annual Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring, and we need YOUR energy and enthusiasm! This is your chance to dive into a day of community spirit and hands-on service. Whether you’re rolling up your sleeves to paint or , we want YOU on board! How to …