United Way of Roanoke Valley Inc.
United Way of Roanoke Valley Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY SERVES PEOPLE IN THE CITIES OF ROANOKE AND SALEM, TOWN OF VINTON, AND THE COUNTIES OF BOTETOURT, CRAIG, ROANOKE, AND FRANKLIN.
About
UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY IS A UNIQUE ASSET TO OUR COMMUNITY. UW ENGAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS AND INDIVIDUALS TO DETERMINE AND PRIORITIZE OUR REGION'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS. A COMMITTED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DETERMINES WHICH PROGRAMS MAKE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN ADDRESSING THESE NEEDS. FROM JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018, UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY INVESTED OVER $2.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN QUALITY PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, AND SMALL GRANTS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. $1.1 MILLION CAME FROM GIFTS TO THE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND, AND $1 MILLION CAME IN THE FORM OF GRANTS SPECIFICALLY AWARDED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT UNITED WAY'S SIGNATURE INITIATIVES - SMART BEGINNINGS, BANK ON, HEALTHY ROANOKE VALLEY, REHOUSING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (RYSE), AND HEALTHY FRANKLIN COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, UNITED WAY MADE INVESTMENTS IN THE WORK OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES WHICH ADDRESSED KEY PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. IN 2017 - 2018 FY, UWRV MADE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $277,667 (37% OF THE TOTAL) IN 9 PROGRAMS THAT WERE ALIGNED TO OUR EDUCATION OBJECTIVES OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 0 TO 18; EMPOWERING PARENTS TO SERVE AS THEIR CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER; AND EMPOWERING YOUTH TO READ AT GRADE LEVEL AND GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. THROUGH OUR FUNDED PARTNERS AND OUR INITIATIVES, OVER 1,600 CHILDREN ENTERED KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN; 648 YOUTH CONNECTED WITH CARING ADULTS AT OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS TO MAKE SURE THEY STAYED ON THE PATH TOWARDS GRADUATION. ADDITIONALLY, UWRV MADE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $254,573 (34% OF THE TOTAL) IN 13 PROGRAMS THAT WERE ALIGNED TO OUR HEALTH OBJECTIVES OF PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES; PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; AND, PROVIDING CRISIS AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED. THOUGH OUR FUNDED PARTNERS AND INITIATIVES, 1,789 INDIVIDUALS ACCESSED MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS WAS SAVED ON COSTLY PRESCRIPTIONSEITH APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PEOPLE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE WITH LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICINES. FINALLY, UWRV MADE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $217,069 (29% OF THE TOTAL) IN 8 PROGRAMS THAT WERE ALIGNED TO OUR INCOME OBJECTIONS OF ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES; PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND IMPROVING THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES; AND ASSISTING IN CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT IN MEETING BASIC NEEDS. THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES AND OUR FUNDED PARTNERS, 460 RESIDENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERMANENT HOUSING AND UTILITIES; 971 TAX FORMS WERE FILED, RETURNING $1.3 MILLION TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of people in our community. united way of roanoke valley serves people in the cities of roanoke and salem, the town of vinton, and the counties of botetourt, craig, roanoke, and franklin.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of people in our community. united way of roanoke valley serves people in the cities of roanoke and salem, town of vinton, and the counties of botetourt, craig, roanoke, and franklin.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as VA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 325 CAMPBELL AVE, ROANOKE, VA, 24016.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 37 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $217,149.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1924.
- The organization pays $1,075,178 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $502,509 in fundraising expenses.
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