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09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders, survivors, and families who still carry that day with them.

Across the Eastern Panhandle, September 11, 2001 was also a Day of Caring. While the nation grappled with unimaginable loss, many of our neighbors spent that morning showing up for one another, a quiet reminder that even in our darkest moments, community carries us through.

This year, Day of Caring returns on September 15. We will have hundreds of volunteers joining us in that same spirit: showing up for each other, just as this community did 25 years ago. We will remember a morning that changed the world as we knew it, and we will honor the memories, legacies and sacrifices made on that September morning and in the days, weeks, months and years since.

09/09/2026

A huge thank you to the 15+ locations across the Eastern Panhandle hosting collection bins for this year's MEGA Food Drive! Your partnership makes it easy for our community to give back. 👏

From September 15 – October 15, help us stock local food banks and backpack programs serving families across Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Check the graphic below to find the drop-off location nearest you.

Start gathering shelf-stable foods, snacks, paper towels, and other accepted items now. Refer to the flyer we posted earlier for the full list of acceptable items.

Thank you for helping make this our biggest MEGA Food Drive yet! 🎉

09/03/2026

Board Member Spotlight: Eric Stenger ⭐️

Eric's connection to United Way goes way back, literally to his days in Boy Scouts, where he first heard United Way's name as a major partner. Years later, watching his mom serve on the United Way board showed him firsthand how funds raised locally turn into real support for organizations like the Scouts.

As an adult, Eric came full circle: he was part of two organizations that received United Way support, volunteered for two Days of Caring, and then joined the board without a second thought.

"I love our community and the United Way supports our community in ways no other organization does, which makes me a proud supporter and board member."

Thank you, Eric, for your dedication to the Eastern Panhandle!

08/31/2026

Strong nonprofits create stronger communities. Join United Way of the Eastern Panhandle and the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation for a two-part Nonprofit Sustainability Series designed to build capacity for lasting impact.

📅 September 23: Nonprofit Numbers
From budgets to banking, strengthen your organization’s bottom line.

📅 September 30: Beyond the Budget
Build stronger boards, bylaws, and organizational balance.

Each session runs from 8 a.m. to noon and features a keynote speaker and professional panel discussion. Attend one or both!

📍 In person: Berkeley County Offices, 400 W. Stephen St., Martinsburg
💻 Virtually from: Taggart Hall, 91 S. High St., Romney

Register by Wednesday, September 16:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sYKMxSLCZh

08/27/2026

🥫 The MEGA Food Drive is back—and we’re going bigger than ever!

From September 15 through October 15, help us stock local food banks and backpack programs serving families across Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties.

We’ll have 10+ convenient collection locations throughout the Eastern Panhandle. Start gathering shelf-stable foods, snacks, paper towels, and other accepted items now—and check the flyer for the complete list.

📍 Full drop-off details are coming soon. Save this post, share it with your friends, and help us make a MEGA difference!

08/21/2026

Meet the Board: Michele Haden, Board Chair 👋🏼

Michele's United Way story started with a single Day of Caring nearly 8 years ago, and it turned into a lasting commitment to our community.

"I have been involved with United Way for nearly 8 years! I began participating in Day of Caring and then joined the Little Black Dress Committee. A few years later I was asked to join the board. I quickly learned how much this organization does for the community and felt a strong connection to their mission. I love the community connections that I have been able to cultivate since joining the organization!"

From volunteer to Chair of the Board of Directors, that's the power of getting involved. 💙

08/19/2026

The Strong and Stable Families Work Group is hosting its Back to School Community Resource Fair today! 📚🍎

Community resources, kids games & face paint, back to school items, clothing, food, backpacks, and free haircuts!

Open to all families in Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson County. Let’s make this school year a strong start for every family in our community! 💙

📍 26 Wilson St, Martinsburg | 🕔 5-7pm

08/17/2026

Thirty-two years ago, someone asked our community to dream big. And this community said: watch us!

Organizers went to local agencies with one question: if anything at all could be done, what would you ask for? The answers came back big: building furniture, power-washing buildings, spreading mulch, planting flowers, cleaning parks, lots of painting projects and so much more!

And every single year since, volunteers have shown up and gotten it done!

The 32nd Annual Day of Caring is Tuesday, September 15th and we cannot wait to see what we accomplish this time.

Been on a Day of Caring team before? Tell us about your project in the comments 💬
We want to hear about it! 🧡

08/14/2026

As a founding member of the Health and Human Services Collaborative, we are grateful for the amazing work being done in each of the Collaborative’s work groups! This month, the Strong and Stable Families Work Group has been busy preparing for a Back-to-School Resource Fair on August 19th. A variety of resources will be available for local families! Thank you to everyone that is participating! United is the Way to create opportunities for our youth!

08/12/2026

Do you know ALICE?

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but less than what it costs to make ends meet in the community where they live.

ALICE may be the person who handed you your coffee this morning. The cashier at your supermarket. Your child's teacher. A police officer. More often than not, they're heading to a second job to cover child care or rent.

Our CEO Penny Porter shares who ALICE may be here in Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson Counties.

With the WV ALICE Report, you can learn more about your own county. The number of your neighbors living below the ALICE threshold is almost certainly higher than you'd guess. 💬

👉🏼 https://bit.ly/alice-wv

We are planning a virtual opportunity to learn more about ALICE. We hope you’ll join us! Details coming soon!

Address

24 District Way, Suite 201
Martinsburg, WV
25404

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+13042630603

Website

http://www.uwayep.org/

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