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
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 …
Reverse Raffle 2024
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 …
Celebrity Scoopers 2024
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 …
Day of Caring 2024
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. …