United Way of Southwest Virginia September Newsletter

2021 Impact Awards Stitching our communities together and changing lives in our region.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam addressed the honorees and attendees by saying, “Hearing the accomplishments your organization has made during a particularly difficult year is so encouraging, and I am reminded that what makes Southwest Virginia great is the ability of its people to come together and develop innovative response strategies.” “While many industries struggled during 2020, our nonprofit organization continued to experience growth, adding major initiatives targeting COVID relief needs. We also expanded the service area of our organization to include another locality: Wythe County. This was all while continuing the work to improve health, education, and financial stability,” said Travis W. Staton, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia. Keynote speaker Jessica Stollings-Holder said, “I believe it is on us to create a stronger and better future for the younger generation, and it is on us to create an intentional and lasting change to make a lasting impact.”

2021 Impact Awards Winners

2020 Media Partners • Bristol Herald Courier • WCYB-TV • 93.9 WMEV • The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA 2020 Corporate Partners • Food City • Universal Fibers • Utility Trailer of Atkins • Utility Trailer of Glade Spring

Unsung Hero Award • George Hunnicutt Pepsi Bottling Co.- Norton • Freda Blevins Feeding America SWVA • Steve Kegley Berry’s Home Supply Recognition of Service Award • Mary Begley Appalachian Power Company Woman of Distinction Award • Virginia Pillion

Champion of Change Award • Suzanne Potts Owner/Operator Discovery Daycare Impact in Youth Award • CGI Federal Top Giver Award • Food City Leader of Resilience • Mike Quillen • Tommy Casteel Spirit of the Community Award • Ballad Health

Thank you to all our community partners and donors who help us make a lasting impact on the Southwest Virginia region!

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