It was a fun evening at the Night at the Casino United Way fundraiser in the Showroom at Wheeling Island Casino February 24th! Thank you to the Grand Vue for giving a grand prize to the highest chip count! And thanks to all of the restaurants and shops that provided gift cards to the prize table. Thank you to our …
United Way Announces New Executive Director
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley board of directors is excited to announce their new executive director, Staci Stephen. Staci bring 17 years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to this position. Her nonprofit career started at the Augusta Levy Learning Center in 2006 where she served as the director of development and spearheaded many special events such as …
United Way Helps Agencies Invest in their Employees’ Self Care
The United Way of the Upper Oho Valley awarded 20 $500 Self Care – Employee Retention mini grants to each of its member agencies. Many nonprofit jobs work directly with people who have been through trauma which can take a large toll on employees mentally and emotionally, resulting in compassion fatigue. A free seminar and this mini grant was the …
Operation Toy Lift Success 2022
Donations of toy were donated to children in Wetzel, Tyler, Belmont, Ohio, Brooke and Marshall Counties. If there’s one common trait throughout our Upper Ohio Valley, it’s generosity. We selflessly offer our time, talents and resources to feed the hungry, to provide clothes and other necessities, to give shelter and to offer comfort. We also come together through a number …
Building a Better Community Breakfast 2022
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted their Building a Better Community breakfast on Thursday, November 17th. They honored Bill Wagner, a long time United Way volunteer and supporter, with the Building a Better Community award. Wagner served on many committees including allocations, campaign cabinet as a chairman and on the executive committee as treasurer. He served on …
It sure has been one exciting September for the United Way!
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 Spetmerb 8th. Thank you to our wonderful special events committee for helping secure phenomenal silent auction items and helping us with setting up! Also, a huge thank you to our Sponsors: Wheeling …
Celebrity Scoopers 2022
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream are pairing up for the “Celebrity Scoopers” fundraiser. Local celebrities from around the Ohio Valley are volunteering their time to scoop ice cream at Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream in St. Clairsville, OH, on June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. “I’m not sure how …
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program 2022
Lace Up for Kids Back-to-School Shoes Program All school-age children from low-income families, grades K-12, in Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler & Brooke 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, and United Way have partnered to help children in school get …
Red White & Brew 2022
Red White & Brew is back! Kick-off your Independence Day weekend Friday, July 1st at Centre Market with live music, food & drinks! One of the best things about summers in Wheeling is the First Fridays events. You’re practically guaranteed a good time! The First Fridays event in July offers extended hours and even more opportunities to treat yourself to a …
Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff 2022
Since 2002, the Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff has been a summer staple at Heritage Port in Downtown Wheeling. Combine one-part live music, two parts festive atmosphere with great food, and a dash of a car cruise for the perfect Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off recipe! The annual event is set for noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, June 4 …