United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley

Are you a thoughtful community member ready to make a measurable difference? Join a Fund Distribution Panel and help evaluate which programs truly move the needle. This is civic engagement with impact.???Apply now???https://lnkd.in/dc7wW8ZD

Are you a thoughtful community member ready to make a measurable difference? Join a Fund Distribution Panel and help evaluate which programs truly move the needle. This is civic engagement with impact.???Apply now???https://lnkd.in/dc7wW8ZD

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Did you know, 1 in 3 women 50 and older help parents age in place and support loved ones through life-changing medical diagnoses – often while raising children, working full-time and navigating their own chronic health issues. Family caregivers need care too. That’s why the 211 network – supported by United Way – has partnered with AARP to help family caregivers find resources in their area. https://untdwy.org/211

?? Igniting Change for ALICE in the Northern Shenandoah Valley ?? Across our region, nearly 40% of our workforce—including teachers, healthcare aides, and retail employees—are ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These hardworking individuals earn too much to qualify for traditional assistance but too little to cover the rising costs of housing, childcare, healthcare, food, and transportation. ?? ALICE families are one emergency away from financial crisis. A car repair, medical bill, or rent increase could mean the difference between stability and hardship. ??United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley leading the way in supporting ALICE households through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships, and data-driven solutions that ensure families don’t just survive—but thrive. ?? Our Regional Impact 2024-25: Supporting ALICE Across Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, and Winchester ?? $30,000 – Critical home repairs for seniors & veterans (Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity). ?? $25,000 – Emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness (WATTS Warming Center). ?? $20,000 – Dental & school-based mental health services for children (Shenandoah Community Health Clinic). ?? $10,570 – Support for newborns & young families (Healthy Families NSV). ?? $30,000 – Eviction prevention, transportation, and childcare assistance for ALICE workers (Faithworks). ?? $15,000 – Emergency housing & crisis intervention for domestic violence survivors (The Laurel Center). ?? $10,000 – Food, rent & utility assistance for struggling rural families (Page One). ?? $12,000 – Safe housing & legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors (The Phoenix Project). These targeted investments generate over $10 million in long-term economic benefits—reducing emergency service costs, improving workforce retention, strengthening small businesses, and increasing local economic activity. As we begin the next phase of 2025-26 Impact Grants, let’s remember the power of strategic investment in ALICE households—how targeted funding not only lifts families out of financial hardship but also creates a stronger, more resilient local economy. ?? Every dollar invested in ALICE has a ripple effect—reducing reliance on emergency services, increasing workforce retention, supporting small businesses, and ensuring long-term economic stability across our region. ?? Let’s continue to drive meaningful change, expand opportunity, and ignite a future where every hardworking individual and family has the resources they need to thrive.

Attention Nonprofits Serving Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page Counties! The deadline is approaching! Don’t miss your chance to apply for United Way NSV’s 2025 Impact Grants—Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due by the end of this week, January 31st! These grants are an incredible opportunity to secure funding and make a lasting difference in education, financial stability, and health within our community. Submit your LOI today: ?? https://bit.ly/2025_LOI Let’s work together to #SparkChange in our region! #LiveUnited #ImpactGrants #CommunityMatters

Attention Nonprofits serving Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah and Page Counties United Way NSV is now accepting Letters of Intent for our 2025 Impact Grants! This is your chance to secure funding and drive meaningful change in education, financial stability, and health across our community. Submit your LOI today: https://bit.ly/2025_LOI Submissions due 1/31. Together, we can #SparkChange! #LiveUnited #ImpactGrants #CommunityMatters