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United Way of Roanoke Valley Celebrates 100 Years of Impact and Announces Name Change to United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

United Way of Roanoke Valley (UWRV) marked a historic milestone, celebrating its 100th anniversary, and with it comes a new name: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Community Leaders, Insurance Innovators and Distillery Artisans

Our latest episode spotlights Abby Hamilton, CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley and your 2024 "Best Community Builder," offers insurance insights with Bill Meador Insurance Agency and toasts craft spirits with Tim Brady of Brady's Distillery.

Championing Community Empowerment

The President and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley has a heart for service, earning her the title of “Best Community Builder of the Year.”

United Way of Roanoke Valley Celebrates Centennial

The centennial celebration begins for United Way of Roanoke Valley, recognizing the organization's 100 years of service in the region.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network is granting more than $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.

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United Way of Roanoke Valley Celebrates 100 Years of Impact and Announces Name Change to United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

United Way of Roanoke Valley (UWRV) marked a historic milestone, celebrating its 100th anniversary, and with it comes a new name: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
From Print to Podcast: Abby Hamilton of United Way of Roanoke Valley

Community Leaders, Insurance Innovators and Distillery Artisans

Our latest episode spotlights Abby Hamilton, CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley and your 2024 "Best Community Builder," offers insurance insights with Bill Meador Insurance Agency and toasts craft spirits with Tim Brady of Brady's Distillery.
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Championing Community Empowerment

The President and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley has a heart for service, earning her the title of “Best Community Builder of the Year.”
Kianna Marshall and Abby Hamilton at the UWRV pep rally.

United Way of Roanoke Valley Celebrates Centennial

The centennial celebration begins for United Way of Roanoke Valley, recognizing the organization's 100 years of service in the region.
Teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia make smoothies (powered by riding a bike) from ingredients they helped grow in Morningside Urban Farm, a Carilion Clinic project, run by farmer Cameron Terry.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network is granting more than $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.

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Screens Down, Voices Up

Inside the bold moves schools and parents are making to unplug kids and encourage face-to-face connection.

November 1, 2025
Alex Siple, executive director of The Wild Way.
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Powerful Trailblazers

Women across Southwest Virginia are expanding outdoor access, building community, and reshaping who feels welcome on the region’s trails, rivers,

March 1, 2026