Building a Stronger Community: Ways to Get Involved with United Way

What happens when working hard still isn’t enough to make ends meet? United Way is here to help our community. In today's episode, your host Katie LaPira explores the vital work of the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, an organization dedicated to empowering all community members, including those who often find themselves barely making ends meet.   Katie talks with Jo Benjamin, Director of Community Impact, and Jim Sacco, Director of Development, about the innovative programs and initiatives they lead, which are designed to help our community’s most vulnerable members. Join us as we explore how United Way’s efforts, from their Rockburg CARES Network to the impactful Tools for Schools initiative, are making a tangible difference for families in our area.   Listen in to hear how community collaboration, volunteerism, and strategic support can help working households not just survive but thrive. Whether you're looking to get involved or seeking assistance, you won't want to miss this important conversation.   Important Links: Learn more about the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham: https://uwhr.org/  Do you qualify as ALICE? Fill out the status tool to find out: https://uwhr.org/amialice  Want to get involved? Learn more: https://uwhr.org/get-involved  Learn more about Rockingham County Public Schools at rcps.net. https://www.rcps.net/