United Way of Greater Charlottesville

09/11/2026

On this episode of , Markiana and Price welcome guest Harold Folley to the studio. A Senior Organizer with the Civil Rights & Racial Justice Program at the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC), they discuss his 20+ years of organizing experience including working with impacted communities to advance police accountability and jail reform, his work with Housing Without Barriers, his believe that everyone has potential to lead, and more.

Listen now–available on all streaming platforms and https://unitedwaycville.org/listen-to-envision-radio-episode-225-with-guest-harold-folley/

Envision Radio is a weekly radio show cohosted by Markiana T. Smith of United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Price A. 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.

09/11/2026

UWGC and TELUS Digital are excited to announce the AI Laboratory for Good!

Taking place on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at TELUS Digital’s Charlottesville offices, this workshop is for our local nonprofit community to explore how AI can be used as a practical tool to increase our impact. Participants will have an opportunity to identify a real challenge or opportunity within their organization and work 1:1 with TELUS Digital experts to develop potential solutions.

The AI Laboratory for Good is free for participants but registration is required as space is limited. Register at bit.ly/AILabforGood

09/10/2026

One of our amazing Day of Caring projects has re-opened up! This project at Historic Germanna is the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors and explore this amazing archaeological site right here in our community.

Groups of all sizes and individuals are welcome to join this project - please email Markiana Smith at [email protected] to participate on Wednesday!

09/09/2026

Day of Caring is one week away! Sometimes projects don't always happen on event day, especially when special skills and equipment are needed, like Piedmont CASA - Charlottesville parking lot repairs that were just completed by the volunteer team at S.L. Williamson Company!

Another Day of Caring project requiring special skills still needs a few volunteers who can sew! 🪡 Reach out to Markiana Smith at [email protected] if you are able to help out!

We can't wait to see more of the amazing impact that comes from this year's Day of Caring projects. We'll see everyone next Wednesday!

P.S. Don't forget to come out to the Kickoff Breakfast at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to start Day of Caring off right!

Thank you Piedmont CASA - Charlottesville for sharing this photo!

09/08/2026

There is still time to apply for a FY27 Business Development Grant! Learn more about the eligibility criteria and apply by 11:59 PM on THIS Friday, September 11 at https://form.fillout.com/t/kNdbAe8oqcus.

In partnership with the Minority Business Alliance - Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, this grant opportunity is intended to support small, for-profit, socially disadvantaged businesses that have been operating for at least one year. Ten grants in the amount of $5,000 each may be awarded.

09/04/2026

On this episode of , Markiana and Price chat with guest Antonio Rice, President & CEO of Jobs for Virginia Graduates and former Dallas Cowboy. They discuss his dedication to academics, athletics and community, what he learned from playing in the NFL, his involvement with UVA athletics and other community partners, and more.

Listen now–available on all streaming platforms and https://unitedwaycville.org/listen-to-envision-radio-episode-224-with-guest-antonio-rice/

Envision Radio is a weekly radio show cohosted by Markiana T. Smith of United Way of Greater Charlottesville and Price A. Thomas of 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.

09/03/2026

We have a few Day of Caring projects still in need of volunteers! From repairing a fence to painting a wall to sewing stockings, any of these projects are a worthwhile way to spend a few hours on Wednesday, September 16.

We are filling these remaining volunteer spaces with our Community Volunteer Team–comprised of individuals joining together to do good! What a great way to meet your neighbors, make some new friends, and leave your mark on a deserving local nonprofit!

Reach out to Markiana Smith at [email protected] to join!

P.S. Even if you cannot commit to a project's full timeframe, any amount of service is helpful! Reach out and ask–we'd love to figure out how to make these projects work for you. 💛

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to partner with UVA on their Give Where You Live Campaign and help UVA employees support local organizations making meaningful positive impacts throughout the community!

Read more about Give Where You Live at https://uvatoday.me/4zVbEkV

This year, UVA is partnering with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville to launch the “Give Where You Live” campaign, supporting roughly 100 local nonprofits.

Starting Sept. 16 – the day of the United Way’s 35th annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring, the Charlottesville area’s largest public service event – UVA employees will be able to pledge their support to participating local charitable organizations using payroll deductions or credit or debit cards. The fall fundraising campaign runs through Dec. 18.

Learn more ➡️ https://uvatoday.me/4zVbEkV

09/02/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Mary, Ella, and Emily–three exceptional UWGC team members who are celebrating this September! Have a great birthday month! 🎂