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Day of Caring
May
22

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!

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Holiday Open House
Dec
8

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!

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3rd Annual 5k on the Runway
Apr
30

3rd Annual 5k on the Runway

  • 982 Airport Road Lynchburg, VA, 24502 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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GIVE GOOD - Giving Tuesday
Nov
29

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!

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October Food Drive
Sep
28
to Nov 1

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

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Campaign Kickoff!
Sep
14

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

 
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