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On May 9, 2024, Wheeling Island’s 2024 Game Changer Program donated $17,358.57 to The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley. We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and say thank you for their contribution! This donation will go straight to our Raised Here, Stays Here campaign which supports more than 26 local agencies! We are very …

On Friday, May 24, 2024, The United Way and Route 40 Lumber Jaxe hosted their very first Axetravaganza! Who doesn’t love the 80’s and dressing up every once in a while?! We had over 100 attendees who purchased tickets! Activities included, axe throwing, pool, shuffle boarding, and the photo booth. We also had fan favorite, Tongue N’ Cheek who performed …

On June 1, 2024, the City of Wheeling hosted its 24th Annual Chili Cookoff at Heritage Port.   More than 30 chili cooks participated including commercial, restaurant, individual, and youth. The chefs made their chili from scratch at the cookoff and later submitted cups for judging. The judging categories included, veggie, home-style, Verde (a green chili), and Texas style chili.  …

Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program All school-age children from low-income families, grades Pre-K-12, in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler Counties in WV, and Belmont County, OH, are eligible to receive a free new pair of shoes just in time for the new school year! Wendy’s, WTOV9, Covestro, EQT, Comcast, Cardinal Operating Company, and United Way have partnered …

A partnership between the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Bordas & Bordas  that started four years ago has come to raise $199,192.72 in total. In 2021, Bordas and Bordas agreed to match every dollar donated to the United Way in the month of March up to $15,000 for the United  Way’s event, “Match Madness.” Every year since …

It was a fun evening at the Night at the Casino United Way fundraiser in the Showroom at Wheeling Island Casino February 23rd! Thank you to the Grand Vue for giving the highest chip count a grand prize! Thank you to our celebrity dealers:Executive Director of the St. Clairsville Chamber of Commerce Wendy Anderson, Executive Director of the Wetzel-Tyler Chamber …

Operation Toy Lift was a HUGE success in 2023! Donations were collected at Ohio Valley Mall on December 9th in a joint effort between Wheeling Police, Belmont County Sheriff, and several businesses. Toys were donated to children in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler, and Belmont Counties. If there’s one common trait throughout our Upper Ohio Valley, it’s generosity. We selflessly …

A ribbon cutting took place Friday December 1st at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau to celebrate the grand opening of The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s new office in Hancock County. Earlier this year, officials from the Weirton United Way announced plans to formally dissolve its operations for this change. “We have been in …

The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted its Building a Better Community breakfast on Monday, November 20th. They honored Jamie Bordas, a longtime United Way supporter, with the award. Jamie Bordas has supported the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and their partner agencies for many years. Staci Stephen, Executive Director of the United Way of the …

Wow! It sure has been one exciting September for the United Way! We kicked off the month with Reverse Raffle at Wheeling Island Hotel, Racetrack, and Casino on September 8th. Thank you to our wonderful special events committee for helping secure phenomenal silent auction items and helping us with setting up! Thank you, Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino, for another amazing event! …