A ribbon cutting took place Friday December 1st at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau to celebrate the grand opening of The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s new office in Hancock County. Earlier this year, officials from the Weirton United Way announced plans to formally dissolve its operations for this change. “We have been in …
Building a Better Community Breakfast 2023 Honors Jamie Bordas
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted its Building a Better Community breakfast on Monday, November 20th. They honored Jamie Bordas, a longtime United Way supporter, with the award. Jamie Bordas has supported the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and their partner agencies for many years. Staci Stephen, Executive Director of the United Way of the …
Thank you, Ohio Valley for making September one to Remember!
Wow! It sure has been one exciting September for the United Way! We kicked off the month with Reverse Raffle at Wheeling Island Hotel, Racetrack, and Casino on September 8th. Thank you to our wonderful special events committee for helping secure phenomenal silent auction items and helping us with setting up! Thank you, Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino, for another amazing event! …
Celebrity Scoopers 2023
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream are pairing up for the “Celebrity Scoopers” fundraiser. Local celebrities from around the Ohio Valley are volunteering their time to scoop ice cream at Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream in St. Clairsville, OH, on July 19th, 2oth, and 22nd, 2023 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. This is the third year that …
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program 2023
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program All school-age children from low-income families, grades Pre-K-12, in Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler & Brooke 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, and United Way have partnered to help children in …
Red White & Brew 2023
Red White & Brew is back! Kick-off your Independence Day weekend Friday, June 30th at Centre Market with live music, food & drinks! One of the best things about summers in Wheeling is the outdoor events. You’re practically guaranteed a good time! Red, White, and Brew offers opportunities to treat yourself to a night on the town. Gates open at …
Match Madness 2023
The 3rd annual Match Madness promotion kicks off today. This partnership between the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Bordas & Bordas means that every dollar donated to the United Way in the month of March is matched up to $15,000. This year brings a fun new twist to the campaign. Anyone who donates from March 1st through …
Night at the Casino 2023
It was a fun evening at the Night at the Casino United Way fundraiser in the Showroom at Wheeling Island Casino February 24th! Thank you to the Grand Vue for giving a grand prize to the highest chip count! And thanks to all of the restaurants and shops that provided gift cards to the prize table. Thank you to our …
United Way Announces New Executive Director
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley board of directors is excited to announce their new executive director, Staci Stephen. Staci bring 17 years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to this position. Her nonprofit career started at the Augusta Levy Learning Center in 2006 where she served as the director of development and spearheaded many special events such as …
United Way Helps Agencies Invest in their Employees’ Self Care
The United Way of the Upper Oho Valley awarded 20 $500 Self Care – Employee Retention mini grants to each of its member agencies. Many nonprofit jobs work directly with people who have been through trauma which can take a large toll on employees mentally and emotionally, resulting in compassion fatigue. A free seminar and this mini grant was the …