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 Busch Gardens’ Park President Carl Lum, Human Resources Director Nyla Kimmet and United Way coordinator Michelle Luxton-Jee donate $20,000 to the United Way of Greater Williamsburg. Executive Director Sharon Gibson-Ellis accepted the donation on ...

From left to right: York County Fire & Rescue, JCC Fire & Rescue, Disabled American Veterans, Kim Maloney, Sharon Gibson-Ellis from United Way, Faith in Action, Meals on Wheels and the JCC Police Dept.

On behalf of the James Maloney Foundation, Kim Maloney presented a check for $12,000 to the United Way of Greater Williamsburg to be distributed to the organizations pictured here.

Howell Creative Group finishes their Campaign with 100% Employee Participation this year! Thank you for LIVING UNITED!!
Left to right: Ruthann McDermott, UWGW; Kathy Howell, Howell Creative Group; Sharon Gibson-Ellis, UWGW.

Thanks to Child & Family Connection for completing their campaign before the Holidays. Great Job!! The United Way appreciates all that you do to LIVE UNITED!

Happy Holidays from the Staff & Volunteers at United Way of Greater Williamsburg. We appreciate each of you Living United! May you have a joyous and peaceful holiday season and prosperous new year. Enjoy this video.

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During the month of August, here in Williamsburg, there were over 1,800 households served through our CRC and partner programs.  Of these 959 were food assistance; 92 for utilities; 56 for rent/mortgage; and 412 were for clothing. As the weather turns colder, please remember the on-going Coat Drive at the CRC - - - gently used and new coats ...

During the month of August, here in Williamsburg, there were over 1,800 referrals given through our CRC and partner programs.  Of these 959 were food assistance;  92 for utilities; 56 for rent/mortgage; and 412 were for clothing.  As the weather turns colder, please remember the on-going Coat Drive at the CRC - - - gently used and new coats for all sizes, men, women, youth and children are appreciated. 

One of the greatest gifts you can gift to anyone, is the gift of your attention.

Thanksgiving Dinner – open to residents of the community. Volunteers needed.

Adopt a Family for Christmas – Would you like to help a family that may not have Christmas without you? Families with children ages 13 and under are waiting to be “adopted for Christmas”. Contact ...

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center held their Annual Kickoff for United Way with a cook out and silent auction to get employees excited about this year’s Campaign.

Getting into the spirit of Autumn, each Sentara facility in the area had to name their team – seen here is SWRMC’s “Go Ravens” as they participate in the Sentara NFL Playoffs – “Go ...