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$400K in CARES money to be distributed to people in need
Friday, February 19, 2021
City of Morgantown partners with local United Way to distribute funds to applicants MORGANTOWN – The City of Morgantown and the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties have partnered to distribute $400,000 in COVID-19 CARES relief to people in... Read More
WV's first female Eagle Scout talks leadership, volunteering
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Frannie Kitzmiller recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America to become West Virginia’s first female Eagle Scout. The 19-year-old freshman at WVU joined Troop 65 here in Morgantown (the Boy Scouts -- Mountaineer Area... Read More
United Way surpasses goal; raises $1,236,801 during campaign
Monday, January 11, 2021
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties officially announced Monday, Jan. 11, that it had surpassed its 2021 Campaign goal, raising a total of $1,236,801 or 108% of its goal. The campaign, which kicked off in September 2020... Read More
The Woods at the Summit wins Most Charitable Neighborhood title
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
MORGANTOWN – The Woods at the Summit has won the title of Most Charitable Neighborhood, according to the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties’ recent competition. The Most Charitable Neighborhood competition was part of United Way’s 2021... Read More
United Way fund grants $88K for COVID relief
Monday, October 5, 2020
MORGANTOWN -- The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties awarded several grants through its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to assist agencies, organizations and programs over the past few months with issues, such as food insecurity,... Read More
Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh speaks at UW event
Thursday, August 13, 2020
On Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties held its Community Leaders' Launch via Zoom. The event was formerly known as the Community Leaders' Breakfast and is normally held at Mon Health Medical Center, which... Read More
United Way honors companies, individuals during celebration
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
     The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties honored several companies and individuals by handing out awards at its 2020 Campaign Celebration on Tuesday evening at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center. In January, the United Way announced that... Read More
United Way surpasses goal, raises $1,348,479
Friday, January 31, 2020
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties surpassed its goal and raised $1,348,479 in the 2020 Campaign, the organization announced at its Campaign Wrap-Up on Friday afternoon at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center. During the wrap-... Read More
Registration for Corporate Cup now open
Thursday, January 16, 2020
  This Event has been canceled for 2020   The 22nd Annual Corporate Cup Challenge has changed and is now a year-round competition! Events are held every other month throughout the year. Corporate Cup raises money for your local United Way and... Read More
Warming shelter plan solidified; Spruce St. UMC to open its doors
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
MORGANTOWN – The Emergency Food and Shelter Committee recently developed a Warming Shelter Plan for homeless individuals and families in Monongalia County for the winter of 2019-2020, including making Spruce Street United Methodist Church a warming... Read More

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