United Way of Greater Charlottesville

06/12/2026

This week on Envision Radio Markiana and Price chat with guest Cassidy Dyce, writer and storyteller whose work explores the depth and complexity of community, with a particular focus on Black life, connection, and belonging. They chat about co-authoring graphic novel The Brainstormerz: Money Talks, founding Writing Black @ The House, what stories she thinks deserve more attention, and more.

Listen now–available on all streaming platforms and https://unitedwaycville.org/listen-to-envision-radio-episode-214-with-guest-cassidy-dyce/

Envision Radio is a weekly radio show cohosted by Markiana Smith of United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Price Thomas of City of Promise. It airs live every Saturday morning at 7am on Newsradio WINA, then is available to stream after airing. It is brought to you in partnership with Jefferson School Foundation.

06/11/2026

Last month we visited several of the childcare providers who received a School Readiness Impact Grant so they could share what the grant means for their centers and students.

We are so proud of what the $100,000 in funding is bringing to our community, including an estimated 105+ new slots (40 of which are in a current childcare desert!). Other investments with the grant funding include:
- Coaching and professional development for staff and teachers
- Technology for family communication
- Classroom improvements and facility expansions including outdoor learning environments
- Instructional materials and curriculum development including special needs materials
-Trauma-informed caregiver programming
-After-school program development

Read more about this year's School Readiness Grants program at https://unitedwaycville.org/united-way-of-greater-charlottesville-awards-100000-in-grants-to-support-the-creation-of-105-new-student-slots-at-regional-childcare-centers/

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

The center will provide education and developmental services for children up to age 5 while giving UVA students hands-on training in the classroom.

06/09/2026

We hope you join us at the 2026 Black Business Expo, happening next weekend on Saturday, June 20 from 9am to 3pm! Now in its 10th year, this family-friendly event celebrates Black-owned business with local vendors, live entertainment, a business pitch competition and more. Stop by and make sure to hit the UWGC booth as you explore!

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The Expo, in its 10th year, celebrates Black-owned business and will host over 40 vendors, three panel discussions, live entertainment, and a business pitch competition.

06/05/2026

This week on Envision Radio Markiana and Price chat with guest Tracey Howard-Gough, co-founder of Knot Broken. They discuss her own experience as a teen parent and how it has shaped her passion for community care, the mission behind Knot Broken to support underserved families, creating meaningful change through grassroots action and community partnerships, and more.

Listen now–available on all streaming platforms and https://unitedwaycville.org/listen-to-envision-radio-episode-213-with-guest-tracey-howard-gough/

Envision Radio is a weekly radio show cohosted by Markiana Smith of United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Price Thomas of City of Promise. It airs live every Saturday morning at 7am on Newsradio WINA, then is available to stream after airing. It is brought to you in partnership with Jefferson School Foundation.

06/04/2026

This month we wanted to highlight a phenomenal community service opportunity that's been posted on our volunteer portal Cville Volunteer! 🚲

Happening Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19 at Albemarle High School, the iCan Bike Camp helps individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism or neurodivergence, or mild physical disabilities learn to ride two-wheel bikes—often for the first time. No prior experience working with people with disabilities is necessary!

This event is hosted by Wintergreen Adaptive Sports in partnership with iCanShine. Sign up to volunteer and learn more at https://www.cvillevolunteer.org/need/detail/?need_id=1261228. Questions? Email [email protected].

Don't forget to visit www.CvilleVolunteer.org to explore more local volunteer opportunities! Do you have a volunteer event you've posted on Cville Volunteer you'd like us to highlight next month? Reach out to someone on our team to let us know!

06/03/2026

We are very excited to share that we have awarded $100,000 to local early childhood care and education providers through the FY26 School Readiness Impact Grants program! This funding will support the creation of an estimated 105+ slots and more.

This grants program was created in partnership with Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation last year to help bridge the childcare gap that exists throughout our region. Other plans for the grant funding include:
- Coaching and professional development for staff and teachers
- Technology implementation to support family communication
- Classroom improvements and facility expansions
- Instructional materials and curriculum development
- Trauma-informed caregiver programming
- After-school program development

Read more about this year's School Readiness Impact Grants at https://unitedwaycville.org/united-way-of-greater-charlottesville-awards-100000-in-grants-to-support-the-creation-of-105-new-student-slots-at-regional-childcare-centers/

06/02/2026

Please join us in wishing happy birthday to Lina and Lisa, two UWGC'ers who are celebrating this June! Have a great birthday month! 🎂