United Way of Roanoke Valley, Inc.

Through workplace campaigns and major gifts from individuals, we invest community resources in six (6) community care portfolios or "focus areas", which reflect the needs and priorities of the community: Investing in Children & Youth Strengthening Families Building Self-Sufficiency Caring for People in Crisis Enhancing Senior Independence Improving Health & Wellness Guided by these portfolios or "focus areas", United Way, through the help of numerous volunteers and with the support of its donors, strengthens the Roanoke Valley through three different programs, which are supported by our Community Care Fund and grants: Community Investment - Community Investment refers to United Way support of a network of nearly 80 programs throughout the Roanoke Valley, serving persons from birth through old age. Every year, volunteers decide how money raised by the United Way should be spent to achieve the greatest impact in the community through this network. Venture Grants - The Venture Grants program enables United Way and its volunteers to try new and different ways of addressing community problems and opportunities to strengthen our community. Examples include: neighborhood revitalization, employment assistance for homeless persons and mental health counseling for teens. Community Initiatives - Through United Way Community Initiatives, a collaborative approach is taken to make specific improvements in the Roanoke Valley around a particular issue. For instance, through our Success by 6 initiative, we aim to increase the availability of affordable, quality child care for working families with children under the age of 6. United Way of Roanoke Valley seeks the support of the community through the annual campaign to help make a measurable difference in the community. Individual contributions at exceptional levels are recognized through the Alexis De Tocqueville Society, Presidents Circle and Commonwealth Society.