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Every child deserves to start on the right foot. Sometimes, a pair of shoes can make a big difference in a child’s ability to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. CIS Steps for Success s a new county-wide initiative of Communities In Schools in Ohio County – designed to help ensure that students have access to a new pair …

WHEELING, W.Va. – The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is pleased to announce that it has been awarded West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) Tax Credits for 2026-2027, allowing donors to make an impact on their community and receive a 50% tax credit on donations of $500 or more designated for emergency assistance programs. These credits directly benefit …

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Highlands Sports Complex is once again teaming up with the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley to hold the annual family-friendly “Spooktacular” event on Wednesday, October 21. The indoor event will take place at the Highlands Sports Complex from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature live music, games, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest with …

WHEELING, W.Va. – More than 175 volunteers will spread out across the Ohio Valley for the 35th Annual Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The annual event invites the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s community partners to give their employees a paid day out of the office and give back to local nonprofits in the …

*Application Link* – for Ohio and Marshall County Residents Only WHEELING, W.Va. – The Glessner Group, an accounting, insurance, and wealth management group based in Wheeling, has teamed up with the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley to ensure students have a chance to head back to the classroom feeling confident and prepared. The Glessner Group Every Kid Counts …

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio – The Belmont County School Clothes for Kids program was announced on Wednesday, August 5 at the Belmont County Commission meeting. The partnership, funded through the Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and the Belmont County Community Action Commission will assist families in Belmont County with clothing for …

The Reverse Raffle, an annual United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley board fundraiser, is set to take place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. The fundraiser combines casino-style gaming, a buffet dinner, entertainment, raffles, and networking with a live reverse raffle drawing where participants have the opportunity to win cash prizes. …

The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is recruiting volunteers for the 35th Annual Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring, to take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring is a meaningful day of service where volunteers come together to make a large, lasting impact on our community. This annual event is dedicated to improving …

Lace Up for Kids 2026 All school-age children from low-income families, grades K-12, in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler Counties in WV, and Belmont County, OH, are eligible to receive a voucher that can be redeemed at several Shoe Department locations toward shoes just in time for the new school year!     Covestro, EQT, West Virginia Northern Community …

The Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring 2026 Project Sign Up Mark Your Calendar: The Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring is September 9, 2026 We are excited to announce that project requests are now open for this year’s Sandy O’Haver Day of Caring—a meaningful day of service where volunteers come together to make a lasting impact on our community. This annual …