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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 all win when a child succeeds in school, when a family becomes financially stable and when our friends and neighbors have good health.

We invite you to live the United Way. Living united means being a part of the change and advancing the common good. Champion one of our many causes below.

 

 

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Call or write a letter to your legislators
Send a letter to the editor of the local newspaper
Inform yourself on issues that are important to you. Click here to see recent federal legislation alerts.
Spread the word  - encourage friends and family to learn more
Vote in local and national elections
Speak of issues you are passionate about
Join the board of directors of a local charity to lend your expertise and help with strategic planning

 

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.
Smart Beginnings is a community partnership created 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. It is organized and led by Rappahannock United Way and brings community representatives to the table to talk about improving the lives of children.

2-1-1 VIRGINIA is available to everyone needing help, especially in times of crisis. It offers free access to health and human services information and referral   Although it does not provide direct financial assistance, information and referral specialists can make referrals to agencies and services that may be able to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fredericksburg Region Health Coalition
Rappahannock United Way convened the Fredericksburg Region Health Coalition after a Community Needs Assessment conducted by RUW identified prescription assistance and health insurance for adults as two of the top twelve unmet needs in our community. The Health Coalition exists to improve access to quality healthcare services and other community resources for the uninsured and underinsured in the Fredericksburg region.

Behavioral Health Taskforce
The Behavioral Health Taskforce is a collaboration of stakeholder organizations with a focus on mental health services provided to the community.Behavioral Health Taskforce goals are to identify current mental health resources, eligibility and capacity, to identify unmet needs, service gaps and emerging trends, and to work together to tailor solutions to address identified needs through coordinated resources.

Community for a Coalition Without Violence
Rappahannock United Way, along with 14 other community organizations, works to create a coalition which mobilizes and energizes individuals, families, the faith community, businesses and agencies to join together to improve our community's quality of life by providing a safe environment where all individuals are respected and valued. The CCWV sponsors an annual Family Fun Day each year which is a day of fun and learning for the community.

Planning District 16's Prevention Planning Partnership
The Prevention Planning Partnership (PPP) is made up of over 25 agencies in the Greater Fredericksburg Area. It was developed to form a working group to provide guidance and direction to community agencies and faith based groups providing prevention programs and strategies to families in Planning District #16. The PPP promotes the use of proven research-based programs and strategies, community collaborations, and long range planning based upon the assessment of local risk and protective factors.

Senior Advisory Council
The Senior Advisory Council, a collaboration of community organizations and businesses, was developed to increase awareness of public resources in our community among seniors and their caregivers. They have produced the ‘Senior Tip Sheet’ a printed resource designed to promote independent, healthy living for our seniors. They also organized the “Art of Aging – Life Begins at 50” an informational event for all those over 50 in our community.  The event attracts more than 500 seniors, featuring 80 vendors and 6 workshops promoting community information on health, wellness, recreation, dining, and financial issues to name a few – all free of charge.

Youth First Partnership
The Youth First Partnership was formed in 2006.  It consist of several agencies: Rappahannock United Way, Rappahannock Area Office on Youth, Orange County Office on Youth, Stafford County CSA, Spotsylvania County CSA, Fredericksburg CSA and Snowden in Fredericksburg. Their mission is “To build a stronger community by promoting collaborations amongst youth serving agencies. They organized the first annual “Youth First” event, an annual collaboration of community youth services.  The event attracted more than 200 attendees, featuring inspirational speakers, informational workshops and a wealth of youth service agency vendors.