11/08/2026
While many of us are counting down the 18 days until Thanksgiving and the 47 days until Christmas, some of our neighbors are counting something very different.
They're counting the 8 hours until dinner, wondering how they'll stretch what's left in the pantry to feed their children. They're counting the 3 days until their heat is shut off, unsure how they'll keep their family warm.
The holiday season is a time of gratitude, celebration, and giving. But for many families in our community, it can also be a time of uncertainty and worry.
Your donation to the Albemarle Area United Way helps provide food, utility assistance, emergency support, and hope to local families when they need it most. Together, we can ease the burden and remind our neighbors that they are not facing these challenges alone.
As you count down to the holidays, consider making a difference in someone else's countdown.