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United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... May 21, 2013
During the Day of Caring Appreciation Breakfast on May 15, United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced that it had generated $1,168,328 for its 2012 Community Impact Campaign  -- more than any other campaign in the organization... Read More
Harrisonburg City Public Schools 2012 Campaign Results... February 12, 2013
What happens when you "Heart Your Hometown?"  When people like Harrisonburg City Public School (HCPS) employees come together to support their community, we all benefit.  At-risk youth get on the path to success, vulnerable... Read More
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Hires... January 29, 2013
United Way, the region’s premiere community impact organization, has hired Melissa Leecy to serve as Director of Resource Development. Ms. Leecy brings five years of fundraising experience to the position, including conducting annual giving... Read More
New Year Brings Changes to United Way Board of... January 8, 2013
As we welcome the new year, a new team is forming to further the mission of United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. In December 2012, Alan Shelton was elected President of the United Way Board of Directors.  Alan is a senior food... Read More
Making a Merry Campaign December 5, 2012
Here are many of the local companies that have completed their 2012 employee campaigns and have provided us with the results.  This list changes almost daily, so check back often. Early results indicate that 50% of these organizations have... Read More
Be A Santa to a Senior November 26, 2012
Now you can help bring a little "Ho Ho Ho" to more than 1000 homebound seniors who face the prospect of a lonely holiday season.  United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council invites you to adopt a senior and fulfill a holiday wish.... Read More
United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County... November 14, 2012
1957 was an exciting time!  Dwight D. Eisenhower was our 34th president.  Marilyn Monroe was a fashion icon.  We were "All shook Up" with "Jail House Rock" as Elvis Presley topped the Billboard charts twice that... Read More
Position Opening November 13, 2012
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR   Seeking proven resource development professional to cultivate support for United Way mission and increase annual campaign results.  At least three years of experience in fundraising, donor relations,... Read More
United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund Established November 1, 2012
The United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund has been established to help the nearly 8 million people affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Contributions to the Fund will be used by United Ways in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts,... Read More
2012 Campaign Kicks-off with United Cup Games September 25, 2012
Our 2012 Community Impact Campaign Kick-Off was an event for champions!  This exciting and energic kick-off was held at Skyline Middle School.  Business teams competed in a three game series for the United Cup.  Games revolved around... Read More