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United Way of Greater Augusta will launch their Volunteer 2012 initiative at area Senior Centers on Friday, Jan. 20. The Volunteer Center is an online center approved by the Virginia Office of Volunteerism and Community Service to serve our region. Over the next 12 months, the UWGA Volunteer 2012 initiative is to Give 20 Hours,…
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The Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Augusta is very aware of the needs in the community. With the reduction of almost 70 percent in FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Funding to the region and the increased demand for housing and utility assistance, it was important for the United Way to respond….
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The United Way of Greater Augusta has set the goal for its 70th annual campaign at $700,000. The goal is $100,000 higher than the $600,000 campaign goal set for 2010. The United Way raised more than $660,000 in 2010 for member agencies. There are several ways to contribute to the campaign. Contributions can be made…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta will be holding its Corporate Cup and Campaign Kick Off in Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro on Sunday from 1-6:30 p.m. The day’s events will include the 5k fun run/walk, free bingo with prizes, basketball shoot-out, corn hole throw, tennis, golf chipping contest, community partner fair and many more great…
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United Way of Greater Augusta announces collaboration between United Way and the Rotary Club of Staunton for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library from the District Rotary #7570 in the amount of $3,000, which will be matched by the Staunton Rotary Foundation with an additional $3,000. The funding will cover an addition of 200 children to…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta $27,099.31 in school supplies from shoppers at the Staunton and Waynesboro Wal-Marts last weekend. This is double from the year before and exceeded the goal of collecting $25,000 in school supplies this year. United Way volunteers will be at the Augusta County Fair this week to try to add…
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United Way of Greater Augusta will be holding its annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ at the Staunton and Waynesboro Wal-Marts’ during tax free weekend – August 5th, 6th and 7th. Throughout the weekend, volunteers will be collecting donated school supplies and backpacks for students in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta Co. schools. Donations can be dropped off all…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta on Monday announced its grant funding to local programs and services for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Organization Program: Area of Focus Funding Amount American Red Cross Disaster-Health $ 10,000 Augusta Free Clinic Dental-Health $ 20,000 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring-Education …
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The United Way of Greater Augusta has met its 2010-2011 campaign goal of $600,000 – raising $603,000 for partner agencies in the coming fiscal year. The campaign relies on the giving of both local corporations and individuals. Because of these generous donations, allocations and awards to various non-profits and charities are made possible. The non-profits…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta is looking for Citizens interested in volunteering to review funding applications. Funds from United Way are used to build community capacity in supporting individuals and families with immediate needs and establishing a foundation for long-term change. Through these funds, United Way will invest in projects and programs that address…
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