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The United Way of Greater Augusta is looking for people 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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Monday, Nov. 8, is United Way Night at the Depot Grille in Downtown Staunton. Come out to learn more about the United Way of Greater Augusta and how they can become more involved in the community. Event runs from 5-9 p.m. The Depot Grille is located at 42 Middlebrook Ave. in Downtown Staunton. More info:…
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RMH Healthcare is partnering with the United Way of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County to collect unused diapers and baby wipes to assist low-income families meet everyday needs. RMH is enlisting the community to help “fill the nursery” with supplies to help local families with basic needs, said Sabrina Shiflett, director, RMH Family Birthplace. RMH will accept community…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta has tapped on three community leaders to head up its 2010 fundraising campaign. Joseph and Lisa Rosenberger will serve as co-chairs of the campaign, and G. Leonard Pittman Jr. will serve as the leadership chair for the campaign. Joseph Rosenberger is the founder of Rosenberger Financial Services located in…
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McKee Foods asked employees companywide to submit their favorite family recipes for an upcoming employee cookbook, All the Right Ingredients, being published to commemorate the company’s 50th year in business. Every cookbook purchased will be helping others in the community. All proceeds from the cookbook sale from the Stuarts Draft facility will benefit United Way…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta has received $52,842 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the Greater Augusta region. The monies were granted to The Salvation Army of Waynesboro and Staunton, the Valley Mission homeless shelter and the Verona Food Pantry. A local board made up of religious leaders, civic leaders, community leaders…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta invites the public to attend the 2010-2011 Campaign Kickoff at the Blue Ridge Community College Plecker Center on Wednesday beginning at 3:30 p.m.. The kickoff will begin with an information fair featuring community partners funded by the United Way. The Campaign Kickoff Celebration is at 5:30 p.m. with music…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta is sponsoring the Stuff the Bus event going on all weekend in the parking lots at the Waynesboro and Staunton Wal-Marts Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m until 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Executive Director Cynthia Pritchard was on the scene Friday morning…
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The United Way of Greater Augusta kicks off its three-day Stuff-the-Bus project on Friday. This year buses will be located at the Staunton and Waynesboro Wal-Marts. The United Way, Waynesboro city schools and UPS, along with other volunteers, will be working to help area children and youth arrive at school with the tools they need…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] The Greater Augusta community will join people across the country who are taking action on Monday, June 21st – the day with more daylight hours than any other this year. The third annual Day of Action will join volunteers across the area and across the country in projects and…
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