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Individual Giving That Strengthens Local Communities
Distributing over $1 million to the community each year. Every year, RUW raises and distributes over $1 million to local nonprofits through grants and sponsorship. Your donations allow individuals to make a difference as they address the root causes of the challenges that face our community. Some ways you can help Donate now online Click on…
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Standards for Financial Accountability and Governance
Board of Directors Staff Mission, Vision, & Values Accountability Governance Financial Information Friends of United Way Frequently Asked Questions Rappahannock United Way adheres to every accountability requirement United Way of America has established, as well as FASB, GAAP, and IRS Financial Guidelines for Non-Profits. We make it our goal to perform to the…
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Winter Disaster Response and Preparedness Resources
Search Opportunities Youth Volunteering Employee Volunteering Family Volunteering Disaster Response FAVAR RR Voad Day of Caring 2008 DISASTER RESPONSE Winter is upon us, are you prepared for a major snow storm? Here are some resources to help get you ready… ReadyVirginia.gov offers tips on how to get a winter disaster kit, make…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Community Programs
Board of Directors Staff Mission, Vision, & Values Accountability Governance Financial Information Friends of United Way Frequently Asked Questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How is the Rappahannock United Way related to other United Ways across the country? United Way of America is a membership organization comprised of nearly 1,300 local United Way…
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Advocating for Lasting Change in the Community
Non-Profit Resources Community Listserv Needs Assessment Earned Income Tax Credit Smart Beginnings 2-1-1 Virginia Newsletter Legislation Action Alerts ADVOCATE Rappahannock United Way works to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local problems. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. We…
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Community Agencies Providing Essential Local Services
Success Stories Education Income Health Non-Profit Resources Community Investment AGENCIES Rappahannock United Way Mobilizes the caring power of communities. It invests your contributions in what matters most: solutions and services that improve lives and community conditions. Telephone: (540) 373-0041 Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging Serves the needs of and…
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Leadership Giving Circle Honors Generous Community Donors
Campaign Leadership Giving Circle At the heart of every necessary and worthy endeavor there is a leadership group that gives the organization its strength, character, purpose and longevity. Rappahannock United Way’s Leadership Giving Circle recognizes distinguished group of leaders that help carry out our mission of “Improving Lives By Mobalizing the Caring Power of Our…
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Member Agencies and Community Investment Partners
UW in the Community Member Agencies Rappahannock United Way invests your money in 35 agencies whose programs make a difference to members of our community. Each year during the Citizen Review Process, volunteers review each agency�s financial, program, and governance information and use the information to make funding recommendations to the Rappahannock United Way Board…
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Preparing Young Children for Success in School
UW in the Community Success By 6 � Success By 6 is a community partnership created in 2001 to help parents and child care providers prepare children ages 0-6 for school so that they are ready to learn and achieve success in the years that follow. Success By 6 is organized and led by Rappahannock…
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Earned Income Tax Credit and Free Tax Preparation
UW in the Community Earned Income Tax Credit The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is a United Way-led coalition that educates low income workers about their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and provides low-income families with free tax return preparation and asset building information. During the 2006 tax season, the Coalition…
