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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.
Advocate for Better Education
Support The Education Begins At Home Act [S. 667-H.R. 2343]
Contact your Senator about The Mentoring For All Act of 2008 (S.3200)
Learn about Federal Early Childhood Programs and the Roles of State and Local Governments
Advocate for Income & Financial Stability
Learn about the Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Learn more about H.R. 6081, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 ("the HEART Act")
Child Tax Credit Expansion Passed by Congress will help 13 million children
Advocate for Improved Health
Support The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act [H.R. 3267]
Supported Rappahannock United Way Programs
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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. |
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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. |
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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. Click here to follow current 2-1-1 Legislation. |
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