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Thu, 07/03/2025 - 3:57pm
United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Celebrates Successful 2025 Campaign
The 2025 United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties' campaign, led by Campaign Chairs Major General (Ret.) James Hoyer and Dr. Clay Marsh, achieved remarkable success, raising a total of $1,200,949 to support programs that strengthen the community.
The campaign engaged 1,301 total donors, including 1,173 employee gifts, 352 leadership givers and 128 individual…
Thu, 03/14/2024 - 5:31pm
Organization’s total community impact is about $3 million
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially announced Wednesday, March 13, that it had raised $1,148,706 during its 2024 Campaign. The announcement was made at the campaign wrap-up, which was held Wednesday morning at Steptoe & Johnson in Morgantown.
“Thank you so much to our generous donors and those who have advocated for our United Way, not only…
Fri, 09/01/2023 - 12:45pm
MORGANTOWN – Honks of horns from cars and trucks filled the air Wednesday as drivers passed by United Way staff, board members and advocates on their morning commutes. The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially kicked off its 2024 Campaign with a Honk and Wave hour at three locations around Morgantown and one in Kingwood.
The groups held signs, encouraging folks to honk, wave and/or donate to the campaign, which is in its 86th…
Wed, 05/10/2023 - 5:34pm
MORGANTOWN – The area’s largest single-day volunteer project returned on Wednesday, May 10, with a whopping 230 volunteers taking part in service projects all across Monongalia and Preston counties.
The 31st Annual Day of Caring kicked off with a volunteer celebration at Monongalia County Ballpark, with volunteers from many area businesses dropping by to grab their complimentary T-shirts, eat some lunch and pose for some photos before heading…
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:17pm
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially announced Tuesday, March 7, that it had raised $1,217,449 during its 2023 Campaign. The announcement was made at the campaign wrap-up, which was held Tuesday morning at the Hartley Club in the Milan Puskar Center in Morgantown.
“We are so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish this year,” said Brandi Helms, CEO for the local United Way. “We raised over $1.2 million…
Fri, 12/02/2022 - 11:50am
MORGANTOWN – As the chill of winter sets in, several organizations and individuals have come together to manage and operate a cold weather shelter. The Monongalia County warming shelter opened for the season Thursday, Dec. 1, at Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown.
It will be open until March 31, 2023, for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The goal of the shelter is to provide a gap in vital services by keeping those who are unsheltered safe…
Wed, 09/14/2022 - 3:00pm
MORGANTOWN – Friday morning began with lots of waves and plentiful cheers from staff, board members and advocates of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties. The United Way kicked off its 2023 Campaign in style with a Honk and Wave hour for the morning commute in Morgantown and Kingwood.
The 85th Annual Campaign for the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties is now officially underway. The goal for this fall’s campaign is $1.3 million…
Fri, 08/19/2022 - 2:28pm
MORGANTOWN – Four West Virginia University coaches’ wives are ready to Change the Game for the community this fall by serving as the 2023 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs. Brooke Brown, Amanda Mazey, Kate Covich and Lindsay Hammond were introduced as campaign co-chairs during this year’s United Way Community Leaders’ Breakfast, which was held Friday, Aug. 19, at Mon Health Conference Center.
The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties’ annual…
Fri, 02/18/2022 - 2:36pm
United Way raises $1,266,711 during campaign; organization's total community impact is more than $2 million
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially announced Friday, Feb. 18, that it had surpassed its 2022 Campaign goal, raising a total of $1,266,711 or 105% of its goal. The announcement was made in a press conference Friday morning at Steptoe & Johnson in Morgantown. During the live press conference, United…
Tue, 01/11/2022 - 9:30am
Jacqueline's Fine Jewelry owner Tom Licciardi presents a check to 2022 United Way Campaign Chair Tammie Alexander and United Way Director of Development Macall Speaker.
MORGANTOWN – Thanks to a recent promotion, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties received a check from Jacqueline’s Fine Jewelry for $2,630 to go toward the nonprofit’s 2022 Campaign. United Way’s Director of Development Macall Speaker and 2022 Campaign Chair…