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 …
Red, White, & Brew 2024
On Saturday July 6th, United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted their 5th Red, White, & Brew event at Centre Market! What’s better than live music, good food, and awesome brews?! Our Independence Day celebration had an amazing turnout with several Wheeling locals coming out to hear live music from The Muddle, Pocket Change, and Zack Attack! We had …
September Calendar
Get ready for our busiest month! We are thrilled to announce these upcoming events to kick-off our fall season! September 5th– Reverse Raffle at the Wheeling Island-Hotel-Casino-Racetrack September 10th– Williams Clay Shoot at Seven Springs September 11th– The 33rd Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring (volunteer applications are open now) September 19th– Southwestern Energy Clay Shoot at Hunting Hills …
Wheeling Island’s 2024 Game Changer Program
On May 9, 2024, Wheeling Island’s 2024 Game Changer Program donated $17,358.57 to The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley. We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and say thank you for their contribution! This donation will go straight to our Raised Here, Stays Here campaign which supports more than 26 local agencies! We are very …
Totally 80’s Axetravaganza 2024
On Friday, May 24, 2024, The United Way and Route 40 Lumber Jaxe hosted their very first Axetravaganza! Who doesn’t love the 80’s and dressing up every once in a while?! We had over 100 attendees who purchased tickets! Activities included, axe throwing, pool, shuffle boarding, and the photo booth. We also had fan favorite, Tongue N’ Cheek who performed …
The Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff 2024
On June 1, 2024, the City of Wheeling hosted its 24th Annual Chili Cookoff at Heritage Port. More than 30 chili cooks participated including commercial, restaurant, individual, and youth. The chefs made their chili from scratch at the cookoff and later submitted cups for judging. The judging categories included, veggie, home-style, Verde (a green chili), and Texas style chili. …
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program 2024
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program All school-age children from low-income families, grades Pre-K-12, in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler Counties in WV, and Belmont County, OH, are eligible to receive a free new pair of shoes just in time for the new school year! Wendy’s, WTOV9, Covestro, EQT, Comcast, Cardinal Operating Company, and United Way have partnered …
Match Madness 2024 Raises over $90,000!
A partnership between the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Bordas & Bordas that started four years ago has come to raise $199,192.72 in total. In 2021, Bordas and Bordas agreed to match every dollar donated to the United Way in the month of March up to $15,000 for the United Way’s event, “Match Madness.” Every year since …
Night at the Casino 2024
It was a fun evening at the Night at the Casino United Way fundraiser in the Showroom at Wheeling Island Casino February 23rd! Thank you to the Grand Vue for giving the highest chip count a grand prize! Thank you to our celebrity dealers:Executive Director of the St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce Wendy Anderson, Executive Director of the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber …
Operation Toy Lift 2023
Operation Toy Lift was a HUGE success in 2023! Donations were collected at Ohio Valley Mall on December 9th in a joint effort between Wheeling Police, Belmont County Sheriff, and several businesses. Toys were donated to children in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler, and Belmont Counties. If there’s one common trait throughout our Upper Ohio Valley, it’s generosity. We selflessly …