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United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg

Richmond, VA   |  www.yourunitedway.org

Mission

Today, many residents of Greater Richmond and Petersburg struggle because of a lack of education or needed job skills, financial emergencies or the inability to access quality health care. United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is a local member of a worldwide network, which means we leverage large-scale vision with an exclusive focus on the Greater Richmond and Petersburg region. We empower individuals and drive systemic change to provide everyone with a clear path to success. We do this by mobilizing the entire community -- individuals, nonprofits, schools, government agencies and businesses alike -- to collectively tackle our region's toughest challenges.

Ruling year info

1962

President and CEO

Mrs. Barbara Couto Sipe

Main address

P.O. Box 11807

Richmond, VA 23230 USA

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Formerly known as

United Way Services

EIN

23-7375346

NTEE code info

Human Service Organizations (P20)

Community Coalitions (S21)

Raising & Fund Distribution (Tun)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Steps to Success

The problems facing the Richmond and Petersburg region are big, and they need comprehensive solutions. United Way builds collaborative solutions and creates strong alliances that can make an impact today and in the years to come.

Our Community Impact work is driven by our Steps to Success model, which illustrates key milestones on the path to success. Learn more about these nine Steps to Success.

We serve the region’s neighborhoods and rural areas alike, providing direct services and support to partners in the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan – 11 different localities in all.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

Affiliations & memberships

Bridging Richmond 2009

Smart Beginnings-Early Child Development Coalition 2006

Greater Richmond Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition 2008

Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce 1945

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Everyone deserves a path to success -- no matter their age, race or location. Our work ensures that the path is open to everyone, and helps those who have fallen behind or run into challenges along the way.

Our work supports families and equips them with the tools and knowledge needed to be successful. We enable family members to take care of one another and foster safer, healthier homes for young children and older adults.

A better, stronger region means safer, healthier communities for us all.

We empower individuals and drive systemic change to provide everyone with a clear path to success. We do this by mobilizing the entire community -- individuals, nonprofits, schools, government agencies and businesses alike -- to collectively tackle our region's toughest challenges.

We have a local, governing Board of Directors and staff based in Richmond and Petersburg. Our team lives, works and cares for this region because it is our home. We are committed to working with volunteers and the community to make this a better, stronger region for everyone.

We partner with companies, governments, schools, nonprofits and other organizations to address the region's complex challenges on a large scale. Our partners contribute more than money. Their ideas, volunteer power, in-kind support and more all help us build a stronger Greater Richmond and Petersburg region.

United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg continues to work towards success for all individuals, families and communities in our region. We will continue to work with individuals, nonprofits, schools, government agencies and businesses to tackle our region's toughest challenges.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg

Board of directors
as of 10/03/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Lakshmi Algappan

EY LLP

Term: 2023 - 2024

Peter Perkins

Community Volunteer

Corynne Arnett

Dominion Resources, Inc.

Susan Triggs

VDH (Retired)

Theresa Chambless

Publix Super Markets

Bobby Cowgill

South State Bank

Tammy Hornsby-Fink

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Ashanté Smith

Troutman Pepper

Kelly Till

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cindy Buckler

Wells Fargo Advisors

Lynn White

Genworth

Sandra Onyiuke

Capital One

Mike Bruce

Enterprise Holdings

Sherrie Armstrong

Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

Josh Dare

The Hodges Partnership

Dierdre Pearson

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

Tony Witherspoon

Genworth

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/3/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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