The United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County was established May 24, 1957 by:

Charles W. Wampler, Jr., Chairman
Harry P. Cavendis
Henry C. Clark
T.R. Cooley
B.T. Denton
Robert F. Fraizer
Elmer T. Kramer
Burke S. McKay
William E. Pettit
Harvey H. Scott
Adrian L. Sonn
Dan C. Stickley
A.B. Torrence
Thomas L. Yancey, Jr.

The United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County was born out of the Chamber of Commerce and was originally known as the United Fund of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.
Since 1957 the United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County has raised more than $20 million dollars to invest in our community. This began in 1957 with the first campaign raising $45,165 which funded eight organizations. In 2005 $1,006,961 was raised which supports 33 partner programs in 2006.