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5th Annual 5K on the Runway
Join United Way of Central Virginia at Lynchburg Regional Airport for the 5th Annual United Way 5K on the Runway!
32nd Annual Day of Caring
Join in Central Virginia's largest coordinated volunteer initiative on May 21 at United Way of Central Virignia's Day of Caring!
Hill City Slide
Hill City Slide is the ultimate slip n’ slide adventure that takes over Church Street in Downtown Lynchburg!
Liberty Football Nonprofit Night
Join United Way of Central Virginia at Liberty Flames Football!
2024 Campaign Kickoff
Join us for a social event where we will introduce the new Campaign Cabinet, discuss our goals for this campaign, and celebrate our community’s commitment to ‘Be the Change’!
2024 Williams Golf Tournament
Join the Williams Company at Ivy Hill Golf Club for the annual Williams Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Central Virginia.
October Food Drive
Food collection in the month of October for 13 local food banks and pantries.
4th Annual Mods vs. Rockers in the Burg
Fourth Annual Mods vs. Rockers in the Burg - Scooter and Motorcycle Rally, 2024
Group rides, meet-and-greets, motorcycle/scooter awards, live music, moto-centric shenanigans, raffles and more!
Hill City Slide
Hill City Slide is the ultimate slip n’ slide adventure that takes over Church Street in Downtown Lynchburg!
Community Champions with the Lynchburg Hillcats
Come and join the United Way of Central Virginia for an exciting evening at the Lynchburg Hillcats game on June 1st!
Day of Caring
Are you a local business looking to get your staff engaged in the community? Are you a solo volunteer looking to help support local non-profits? Day of Caring, one of Central VA's largest coordinated volunteer events, is celebrating its 31st Anniversary on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024!
Annual Board Meeting
Join our final and annual board meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 15th!
Mothers Day Brunch at The Virginian Hotel: Benefitting United Way of Central Virginia
Join the Virginian Hotel for an exquisite brunch amidst the sophisticated ambiance of The Grand Ballroom at the historic Virginian Hotel, creating treasured memories for a remarkable Mother’s Day celebration. 10% of ticket sales will be benefiting United Way of Central Virginia.
4th Annual United Way 5K on the Runway
UWCV is returning to Lynchburg Regional Airport for the 4th Annual United Way 5K on the Runway!
Registration opens December 31, 2023
Annual Awards Breakfast
Join United Way of Central Virginia for our Annual Awards Breakfast celebrating the 2023 Campaign.
Doors open at 7:00am
12 Days of Christmas Raffle
Want to support United Way of Central Virginia AND have the chance to win epic prizes? You’re in luck, you can enter our 12 Days of Christmas Raffle to do both!
Holiday Open House
Get ready to jingle and mingle - United Way of Central Virginia's Holiday Open House is next week! Mark your calendars for December 8th, 10am-1pm and head over to the UWCV Office. Enjoy some delicious refreshments, snap a pic with the big man himself, Santa Claus, and celebrate the end of another year with your friends at United Way of Central Virginia. See you there!
Williams Golf Tournament
All proceeds from the Williams Golf Tournament benefit the United Way of Central Virginia and eligible proceeds are matched up to $100,000.
October Food Drive
Food collection in the month of october for 13 local food banks and pantries.
3rd Annual Mods vs. Rockers in the Burg
Third Annual Mods vs. Rockers in the Burg - Scooter and Motorcycle Rally, 2023
Group rides, meet-and-greets, motorcycle/scooter awards, live music, moto-centric shenanigans, raffles and more!
Campaign Kick-Off
Join United Way of Central VA and Be the Change in your community! Learn about this year’s campaign and how you can be involved!
Day of Caring
If you are a volunteer interested in participating in this event to support local non-profits, SIGN UP HERE
If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Tabitha Abbott at tabitha.abbott@unitedwaycv.org
3rd Annual 5k on the Runway
The United Way 5K on the Runway, is perfect for participants ages 8 and older, who are able to complete 5K in 60 minutes or less. The course is flat and fast. The course follows the taxiway parallel to the main runway. Come out, join the fun, support United Way of Central Virginia, and see Lynchburg Regional Airport in a whole new way! There is a 500-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on Sunday April 30th, 2023. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.
GIVE GOOD - Giving Tuesday
United Way of Central Virginia is teaming up with SHARE Greater Lynchburg to host two awesome Giving Tuesday events! We want to recognize those who GIVE GOOD in our community and celebrate you!
12-2PM @ Mission Thrift
2303 Bedford Ave., Lynchburg
-Radio Live Stream with Radio434
-Food and Prizes
-Nominate a nonprofit to receive a Giving Tuesday #LYHGives Grant
6-8PM @ The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson St., Lynchburg
-Radio Live Stream with Radio434
-50/50 Raffle and Prizes*
-Drink Specials
*The 50/50 Raffle Winner will receive half of the money raised at the night event, and then get to choose from a list which local nonprofit gets the other half. You MUST be present to win this!
Williams United Way Golf Tournament
Double your donation - Double your fun! Proceeds from our Williams United Way Golf Tournament (up to $100,000) will be generously matched by Williams. Click below for more information and to register as a team or become a sponsor.
October Food Drive
Food Drop Box Locations
Fleet Laboratories
Centra Cancer
Elizabeth's Early Learning Center - Bedford Avenue
Elizabeth's Early Learning Center - HumanKind
Forest Automotive
Coleman Adams Construction
Bedford YMCA
Bedford CVCC
Custom Embroidery
Craft Collision Center - 4 locations
NB Handy
The ARC
Davidson Doyle and Hilton
Dawson Ford Garbee – Forest Road location
Braxton Park Neighborhood
Pacific Life
New London Athletics
Marsh Memorial Church
Carter Bank – 7 locations
Belvac (completed)
Schewels – Timberlake and corporate
Virginia Union University Central VA Alumni Chapter (10 locations)
BWXT
James River Counseling Center
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Wiley/Wilson
Campaign Kickoff!
Join us at Camp Sacajawea from 4:30 - 6:15 on September 14th to enjoy:
-A sample of the new Girl Scout’s Raspberry Rally cookie!
-Activities and Trails
-S’mores
-Campaign Information
-Splash Pad
EVERYONE IS INVITED!
2124 Fox Hill Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24503
100th Anniversary Gala
We’re going back in time while looking towards the future. Help us celebrate 100 years of service, leadership, and impact in Central Virginia!
Day of Caring
Join the largest volunteer initiative in Central Virginia in our 29th annual Day of Caring.
5k On The Runway
Our 2nd annual 5k On The Runway is in the works! Registration opens January 1, 2022