United Way of the Greenbrier Valley

11/02/2026

Funded Partner Highlight: Greenbrier County Committee on Aging 💙

Greenbrier County Committee on Aging is dedicated to supporting older adults by providing services that promote independence, wellness, and quality of life. Through programs that connect seniors with essential resources and opportunities, they help older adults remain active, engaged, and supported within their communities.

Through funding from United Way of Greenbrier Valley, Greenbrier County Committee on Aging is able to support its Senior Nutrition Program. This program helps provide nutritious meals for older adults while helping address food insecurity among our senior population. Funding supports costs associated with providing meals, including food, shelf-stable meals, and necessary packing supplies.

We're proud to support programs that help ensure our older neighbors have access to nutritious food and the resources they need to thrive. 💙

Learn more about our Funded Partner Agencies here: https://www.unitedwaygbv.org/funded-partner-agencies

10/30/2026

Join us for a night of great live music while supporting a great cause! Young Leader Ella Colombo is teaming up with her brothers’ band, Tupelo Drive, for a benefit concert in support of United Way of Greenbrier Valley. Come out, enjoy the music, and make a donation to help Ella reach her fundraising goal and support programs making a difference in our local communities!

https://www.unitedwaygbv.org/young-leaders

10/29/2026

Young Leader Kennedy Black is on a roll!!!!

Tootsie’s Place (Kennedy) & Pony Espresso are teaming up to fundraise for United Way of the Greenbrier Valley

Friday November 6th Pony Espresso will be set up at Solak Builders (796 E Main Street) from 7am - 3pm. Proceeds from the “Sweet Deal” are going towards her United Way fund.

The “Sweet Deal” is any drink and a treat for $10. The treat options are cookies or muffins made by Tootsie’s.

Kennedy will be making drinks in the trailer from 7 - 10am. Have a couple people wanting to order at the office? We are doing WSS business delivery from 8 - 10 am! Details to come on how to group order!

10/27/2026

So excited to have Creekside Foundry's support for the upcoming Empty Bowls event!!

Stay tuned on their page for their mid-November announcement and come down to paint some bowls!

We are so grateful for our wonderful community and the excitement that always surrounds our Empty Bowls event. It is a wonderful chance to let everyone know about the work we are doing, raise money for our amazing nonprofit partners, spread awareness on food insecurity, and send everyone home with a handmade masterpiece!

Time flies, right?!

Creekside Foundry is getting ready for Empty Bowls, a fundraiser, scheduled for Feb 18, 2027. Our members are not only busy making bowls to donate but also making bowls for members and non-members alike to paint for donation.

The clay is still wet, but the bowls will be ready to paint by mid-November. We will announce when the bowls start coming out of the kiln.
https://CreeksideFoundry.org

10/27/2026

🍏 This week's Mobile Pantry schedule!

📍10/27 - Fayette Co @ Heritage Center (Old Mt Hope HS)
📍10/27 - McDowell Co @ Kingdom Kids Mission (Raysal)
📍10/28 - Greenbrier Co @ Renick Park

The Mobile Pantry brings nutritious food directly to communities where access to grocery stores and fresh food is limited. You can find the full schedule on our website- https://mountaineerfoodbank.org/food-pantries/

10/26/2026

Funded Partner Highlight: God's Way Home 💙

God's Way Home is a faith-based recovery program that helps men overcome substance use disorder and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Through structured programming, accountability, and life skills development, they equip residents with the tools they need to achieve long-term stability and independence.

Through funding from United Way of Greenbrier Valley, God's Way Home is able to provide its Financial Peace University & Workforce Readiness program. Residents receive financial education while also accessing essential resources such as identification documents, driver's licenses, work-related necessities, and other supports that help remove barriers to employment and prepare them for success.

We're proud to support programs that empower individuals in recovery, promote financial stability, and help our neighbors build a brighter future. 💙

Learn more about our Funded Partner Agencies here: https://www.unitedwaygbv.org/funded-partner-agencies

10/20/2026

There’s still time to donate!

Our coat drive is underway, and there are just 10 days left to donate! Help us make sure our neighbors stay warm this fall and winter by donating a coat.

You can drop off your donations at any of the following City National Bank locations:
📍 Lewisburg and North Lewisburg
📍 Rainelle
📍 Rupert

Every donation makes a difference, and we appreciate everyone who helps us keep our community warm! ❤️
Deadline to donate: Friday, October 30th

10/19/2026

Funded Partner Highlight: Gateway Industries 💙

For more than 60 years, Gateway Industries has empowered individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment by providing vocational training, employment opportunities, and supportive services that promote independence and inclusion. Their programs help participants build skills, gain confidence, and achieve greater self-sufficiency.

Through funding from United Way of Greenbrier Valley, Gateway Industries is able to provide Emergency Assistance for Participants. This program helps meet basic needs such as food, transportation, clothing, medications, and other essential expenses, allowing participants to remain engaged in services and continue working toward their personal and employment goals.

We're proud to support programs that remove barriers, promote independence, and help our neighbors build brighter futures. 💙

Learn more about our Funded Partner Agencies here: https://www.unitedwaygbv.org/funded-partner-agencies

10/18/2026

Young Leader Kennedy Black’s first fundraiser!

A delicious way to give back to your community and fill up your thanksgiving table at the same time! 🎃🦃

Trust me, I've missed you just as much!

As a Young Leader for United Way of Greenbrier Valley, I will be doing a couple fundraisers - First one is Pumpkin Rolls!

$25 per roll - 100% goes to United Way.

How To Order: Message the page or my personal account.
I need HOW MANY and a PHONE NUMBER

How To Pay: Cash or Online
Please let me know when ordering which you will be doing

How To Pick Up: Location will be in WSS on 11/24 between 4 - 6 pm

FAQs
- Is there a limit to how many I can order?
Absolutely not!

- When do I have to pay?
You can pre-pay or at pick up

- I forgot to pre-order, will you have extra?
I can not guarantee I will have extras at this time.

- Can I freeze my pumpkin roll? Yes! I like to slice it and freeze it so I can just pull slices when I want!

- I live out of town but want to donate, what is the best way?
https://givebutter.com/kennedy-black-uwgbv-young-leader-20262027-nil0id

- What if I can't make pickup between 4 and 6 PM?
Please contact me ahead of time to see if alternative arrangements can be made.

- Can I cancel or change my order?
Please message me as soon as possible if you need to change your quantity or cancel your order.

- What other fundraisers will you be doing?
I am not sure yet, this was the first thing I wanted to do.

- Are you opening again?
I love my job at the Greenbrier Sporting Club, But I do miss everyone with all my heart💜

10/17/2026

Welcome 2026-27 Young Leader, Jason Nerenberg!

Jason Nerenberg holds a Regents Bachelor of Arts degree from Marshall University and recently made a mid-career transition from the hospitality industry into real estate. He currently works as a realtor with Greenbrier Real Estate Service in downtown Lewisburg, where he looks forward to building new connections and becoming more actively involved in the community. Jason hopes this new chapter will allow him to continue growing professionally while also having more flexibility to spend time with his family.

One of Jason’s proudest professional achievements was working with a team at Marshall University to establish the Cooking & Culinary Institute in downtown Huntington. The project offered public cooking classes and dining events while providing culinary students with hands-on experience through catering and event hosting. Together, the team secured nearly half a million dollars in grant funding and in-kind donations to bring the institute to life. Now settling into the Lewisburg community, Jason is excited to find new ways to get involved and contribute to the place he calls home.

Jason recently married his wife, Merriweather, in May, and enjoys spending time with her, his daughter, Zela, and their dogs, Ace and Brier, along with their extended families. He loves taking in the natural beauty of West Virginia, whether hiking in the New River Gorge area, floating the Greenbrier River, or fishing at Cheat Mountain Club. At home, Jason is happiest in the kitchen, where he can usually be found cooking dinner while the girls keep him company.

If you would like to contribute to Jason's $2,500 fundraising goal, you can donate here: https://givebutter.com/jason-nerenberg-e9tarz