As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across Virginia and the U.S., the United Way of the New River Valley has been strategically working on its response.
Currently, United Way NRV staff members continue to monitor the situation daily and follow all recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), County and City Governments, and the New River Health District (Virginia Department of Health).
The United Way NRV’s Board of Directors and staff have collectively developed the following:
Local Fundraising: The United Way asks organizations and individuals to donate to United Way NRV’s newly formed Covid-19 Impact Fund. Funds will be distributed to qualifying NRV 501(c)3 organizations who submit a streamlined grant application.
“ Our intent is to facilitate community efforts for service providers by allowing them to access funds from one collaborative source during this crisis,” the organization stated.
“To access the application, agencies can go to our website www.unitedwaynrv.org/covid-19 or email info@unitedwaynrv.org.”
Addressing Service Needs: The agency is working with local community agencies to analyze and prioritize needs which include but are not limited to: financial resources, volunteers and supplies. A full list of needs can be found on the United Way website. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way’s office (111 West Main Street, Christiansburg) at the no contact drop site between the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“UNITED together, we are working hard to overcome these times of uncertainty and provide the support that our community needs, but we cannot do it alone. We urge you to give as you can in order to meet the needs of our community by donating at
www.unitedwaynrv.org/covid-19.”
