MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – If you wake up and think you see that a Dolly Parton party has taken place in your yard, you’re not dreaming. You’ve been “Parton’ed.”
Women United, an affinity group of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, is bringing the iconic celebrity to yards throughout Monongalia County to raise awareness of our local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL). DPIL provides free books to more than 2,230 area children.…
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Thu, 10/21/2021 - 5:05pm
MORGANTOWN – The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is continuing to climb and move mountains! The organization has reached 44% of its goal. During the 2022 Campaign Mid-Way Report held Thursday afternoon, Oct. 21, at Gritstone Climbing + Fitness and sponsored by J.S. Walker Associates Realtors, the United Way reported $522,520 has been raised so far. This year’s campaign goal is $1,200,000.
After several companies reported mid-way…
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 3:05pm
MORGANTOWN – The 24th Annual Full Service Food Drive returns Wednesday, Oct. 20, but due to COVID-19, only monetary donations will be accepted again this year.
From 7 a.m.-6 p.m. that day, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties will collect money to purchase nonperishable food items, personal care items, and cleaning supplies. West Virginia Radio Corporation will help with the monetary drive by promoting it on the radio.
Those who…
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 2:51pm
In-person race set for Oct. 24 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, virtual option available
MORGANTOWN – Grab your running shoes, and get signed up for the Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk. While last year’s sprint was a virtual 5K, this one will be in person on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. There will also be a virtual option that week for those who can’t attend or prefer not to participate.
Registration is now open for the Spooky Sprint 5K Run…
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 4:20pm
Pacesetters raise 21% toward goal
MORGANTOWN – Rising concerns about the pandemic didn’t slow down the local United Way’s campaign kickoff. While an in-person event was canceled for safety, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties was still able to launch its 84th Annual Campaign in a more virtual fashion and with an outdoor, morning Honk and Wave.
Pacesetter companies have already been raising money for the 2022 campaign, which has a…
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