Endless Opportunities

2020-2021 COVID-19 brought historic job loss to our region, sending families home without childcare or a feasible path back to work. December 2021 Ready SWVA launches. An economic development project addressing accessible childcare and supporting local workforce development and retention.

This is the type of cross-sector innovation that is going to solve some of our [ region’s ] biggest problems. ”

[Image: Amanda Pillion]

Amanda Pillion, Mayor of Abingdon

February 2023 United Way of Southwest Virginia commenced a community engagement process to gain input on the design and programming of the center.

April 2023 Architectural design and permitting for the center.

June 2023 United Way of Southwest Virginia enters into a purchase and sale agreement on the former Kmart building.

Fall 2023 Groundbreaking once sufficient funding is secured.

Summer 2024 Construction and renovation completed. Grand opening to commence educational programming.