Our Partners
To successfully advance the common good in the Roanoke Valley, United Way makes strategic investments and strengthens partnerships with programs and initiatives that align with Education, Income and Health.
Click on a partner below for more information.
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley
American Red Cross-Roanoke Valley Chapter
Bethany Hall Recovery Home for Women
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Mountain Council
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia
CHIP - Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley
Children's Trust (formerly Children's Advocacy Center of Roanoke Valley)
Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Inc.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley
Northwest Child Development Center
Planned Parenthood Health System
Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center
Smart Beginnings of Greater Roanoke
Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank
TAP - Total Action Against Poverty
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley
2321 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Telephone: (540) 981-2350
(540) 224-1964 Fax
www.adultcarecenterofroanoke.org
E-mail: nutter.sue@gmail.com
Sue Nutter, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Description: An adult day care program that offers a structured program of personal care, recreational and leisure activities, crafts, music, field trips, gardening, guest speakers, exercise classes and computer labs. Socialization and friendships are also a vital part of our program. A nutritional meal and snacks are provided daily. Medications are monitored and individualized care plans are developed.
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American Red Cross-Roanoke Valley Chapter352 Church Ave., SW
Roanoke VA 24016-5098
Telephone: (540) 985-3535
http://www.roanokevalleyredcross.org
Email: ClarkL@usa.redcross.org
Lee Clark, Chapter Manager
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Description: Provides emergency relief, training and education on a variety of topics, as well as conducting a blood bank program. Conducts a wide range of safety training courses including CPR, First Aid, Water Safety and Babysitting. Assists local military families with emergency communications and location services. Maintains a roster of volunteers who will provide foreign language interpretation.
Bethany Hall Recovery Home for Women
1109 Franklin Rd., SW
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 343-4261
(540) 343-1275 Fax
E-mail: bhr7001@aol.com
Vickie Price, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: A 24 hour residential treatment facility for females with substance abuse and alcohol addiction. Services include group therapy, individual counseling, independent living skills training, educational /vocational training and referrals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia
124 Wells Ave., NW
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 345-9604
(540) 345-6992 Fax
http://www.bigslittles.org/
E-mail: jhouse@bigslittles.org
June House, President & CEO
Hours: M – F, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Description: Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that provide measurable impact.
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
132 Campbell Ave., SW, Suite 300
Roanoke VA 24011-1206
Telephone: (540) 344-2080 Roanoke
(540) 463-7334 Lexington
(866) 534-5243 (Toll-Free for clients only)
(540) 344-8085 Fax
www.brls.org
Email: sproctor@brls.org
Susan Proctor, Managing Attorney
Hours: M,T,W,Th, F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Phone Intake Hours: M-F 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Description: Provides free legal assistance in many types of civil matters of critical importance to low-income individuals, including programs involving separation and divorce, consumer disputes, bankruptcy, eligibility for various government benefits, landlord-tenant disputes, and other issues. This nonprofit legal aid society collaborates closely with the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley and performs intake for both organizations. Intake is done by telephone. Services range from brief advice to representation in court, depending on client needs, the type of case, and available resources. Assistance is provided either by a BRLS attorney, local volunteer attorneys, or by referral to the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley.
Boy Scouts of America Blue Ridge Mountain Council
2131 Valley View Blvd.
Roanoke, VA 24012
PO Box 7606
Roanoke, VA 24019
Telephone: (540) 265-0656
(540) 265-0659 Fax
www.bsa-brmc.org
E-mail: danj@bsa-brmc.org
Daniel R. Johnson, Scout Executive
Hours: M, T, W, Th, F 8:30 AM-5:00PM
Description: The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational program, through adult leadership, for boys and young adults (grades 1 through 12) to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. The comprehensive youth development program is segmented into age-specific activities that center around skill development, advancement, leadership training, and community service. By instilling values (based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law) in young people, Scouting prepares them to make ethical choices over their lifetime and helps them in achieving their full potential.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia
1714 9th Street, S.E.
Roanoke, VA 24013
Telephone: (540) 985-8600
(540) 985-3748 Fax
www.bgcswva.org
Email: lgibbons@bgcswva.org
Laurie Gibbons, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Non-school days 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Early dismissal 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: To inspire and enable all young people within the Roanoke Valley, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Provides tutoring and home work assistance to boys and girls. Offers classes: arts, crafts, dance, photography and more. Boys and Girls Clubs of Roanoke Valley applies youth development strategy focused on instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence to each of our members.
CHIP - Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley
1201 Third St., SW
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 857-6993
(540) 857-6999 Fax
www.chipofroanokevalley.org
E-mail: robin.haldiman@chiprv.org
Robin Haldiman, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Promotes the health of medically under-served children within the greater Roanoke Valley by ensuring comprehensive health care, strengthening families and coordinating community resources in a public/ private partnership. Provides intake for Medicaid and FAMIS for ages 0 -18 years.
Children's Trust (formerly Children's Advocacy Center of Roanoke Valley)
541 Luck Avenue, Suite 308
Roanoke, VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 344-3579
(540) 344-3520 Fax
www.preventchildabuseroanoke.org
E-mail: cacroanoke@yahoo.com
Janice Dinkins-Davidson, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: To prevent child abuse by promoting, advocating and assisting in the development of a coordinated service system directed at the prevention, early diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of child abuse and neglect in the Roanoke Valley. Classes available at different locations on parenting, and infant care.
Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Inc.
541 Luck Avenue, S.W.
Suite 118
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 344-5107
(540) 342-8627 Counseling
(800) 296-2367 Toll Free & After Hrs.
(540) 344-2748 Fax
www.cccofva.org
E-mail: agency@cccofvirginia.org
Marge Savage, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: An agency providing free Pregnancy Counseling and support services, domestic infant, international and waiting children adoption, therapeutic foster care, individual and family counseling, batterers intervention program, supervised visitation and other volunteer based services.
502 Campbell Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
PO Box 598
Roanoke, VA 24004-0598
Telephone: (540) 985-0131
(800) 354-3388 Toll Free
(540) 982-2935 Fax
www.councilofcommunityservices.org
E-mail: pamkc@councilofcommunityservices.org
Pamela Kestner-Chappelear, President
Administrative Office Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Information & Referral Hours (2-1-1): Monday thru Sunday 8:15 AM – 12:00 Midnight
Description: Studies, evaluates and interprets available human service resources. Provides information and referral for human services for the Roanoke Valley as well as volunteer placement and assists parents in identifying child care options.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley
360 Campbell Ave.
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 563-5316
(540) 563-5254 Fax
E-mail: jpendarvis@fsrv.org
John F. Pendarvis, President & CEO
Hours: M,T,W,Th 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM;
Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Provides confidential, professional individual and family counseling, home care service, in-home services for at-risk families, professional help for older persons and their families, domestic violence treatment services, teen outreach program and services to business and industry. Offers support groups in anger management, domestic violence, disassociate disorders, adult survivor issues, self-abuse, professional's group and partners of survivors group.
www.familywize.org or visit http://uwrv.org/Familywize.php to print a card
Description: United Ways across the country partner with Pennsylvania-based FamilyWize Partnership to bring this prescription discount card to the Roanoke Valley. The discount card may be used by anyone without insurance or have medications not covered by insurance, Medicaid, Medicare to get an average of 30% savings off the retail price at a participating pharmacy.
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council
3663 Peters Creek Road, NW
Roanoke, VA 24019-2809
Telephone: (540) 777-5100
(800) 542-5905 Toll Free
http://www.gsvsc.org
Jean Ann Hughes, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Provides activities based on the needs and interests of girls delivered through girl scout troops with trained adult leadership.
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
2520 Melrose Ave., NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
PO Box 6159
Roanoke, VA 24017
Telephone: (540) 581-0620
(540) 581-0629 Fax
http://www.goodwill-the-valleys.com/
E-mail: info@goodwill-the-valleys.com
Bruce Phipps, President/CEO
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Provides employment and training services for people with disabilities and disadvantages while producing and supplying quality products and services to customers. Center based services include: organizational employment services; work adjustment training; situational assessments, school-to-work adjustment training; specialized day support and adult development learning services. Community-based services include: supported employment; job coaching; placement services and welfare to work (TANF) services.
627 Westwood Blvd., NW
Roanoke VA 24017
Telephone: (540) 342-4716
(540) 344-0876 Fax
www.greenvale-school.org
E-mail: hblankemeyer@greenvale-school.org
Hollie Blankemeyer, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: Provides year round child care including infant, toddler and pre-school programs, before and after school, as well as full day summer and holiday programs for all ages. Services include transportation, speech evaluations and therapy, on-site coordinated therapeutic services, Professional referrals, parenting programs, TAP Head Start and Early Head Start partnership and a community sick childcare program (The Get Well Center). Sliding fee scale to eligible parents.
706 Campbell Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
PO Box 14205
Roanoke, VA 24038-4205
Telephone: (540) 345-0451 Roanoke Main Office
(540) 962-0465 Alleghany Co
(540) 966-1094 Botetourt Co - Daleville
(540) 884-2892 Botetourt Co - Eagle Rock
(540) 864-6031 Craig Co
(540) 981-1487 Fax
www.loaa.org
E-mail: info@loaa.org
Susan B. Williams, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Description: Coordinates, advocates and provides community based services such as case management, senior companion services, meals programs, legal assistance, transportation, in-home assistance, and long-term care ombudsman. Assistance available to persons age 60 and over.
Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley
10 E. Church Avenue, Ste 300
Roanoke, VA 24011
PO Box 592
Roanoke, VA 24004-0592
Telephone: 540) 344-0931
(540) 344-0932 Fax
E-mail: mharv@infionline.net
Diane Kelly, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Description: Provides community education and professional training about mental health and mental illness. Offers information and referral services. Sponsors education and support groups for families of both children and adults with mental illness. Provides skills building groups for children who have witnessed domestic violence. Operates a mental health free clinic for the uninsured.
Northwest Child Development Center
1523 Melrose Avenue, NW
Roanoke VA 24017
Telephone: (540) 342-0233
(540) 344-3086 Fax
Email: kishamjonesnwcdc@gmail.com
La'Kisha Jones, Executive Director
Description: Provides quality educational programs year round for children ages 6 months to 12 years. Offers part-time and before and after school care. Provides full summer programs for ages 5-12. Serves special needs children. Sliding fee scale. Limited transportation services available.
Planned Parenthood Health System
2207 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke VA 24017
Telephone: (540) 562-2370
(540) 562-1567 Fax
www.ppfa.org
E-mail: david.nova@pphsinc.org
David Nova, Vice President
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Promotes strong families through the provision of reproductive health, education and information services. Provides medical and educational support. Initiates, supports and defends public policy actions consistent with an individuals freedom to make informed and responsible reproductive choices. Offers a speakers bureau, resource library, professional training seminars and workshops.
Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center
2030 Colonial Avenue, SW
Roanoke VA 24015
Telephone: (540) 343-0165
(540) 345-4664 Fax
www.rvshc.org
Email: ahenderson@rvshc.org
Agness Henderson and Michelle Ickes, Executive Directors
Hours: M,T,W,Th 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. F. 8:00 AM - Noon
Description: Offers speech, hearing and language evaluations. Also offers therapy for all types of communication disorders. Provides hearing aid evaluations, consultations, orientation and lip reading classes. Hearing aid dispensing, Industrialhearing conservation services and mobile unit hearing testing.
724 Dale Avenue, SE
Roanoke, VA 24013
PO Box 12088
Roanoke, VA 24022-2088
Telephone: (540) 343-5335
(540) 345-0400 After Hours
(540) 342-9707 Fax
http://www.salvationarmyroanoke.org/
Email: Kenneth_Argot@uss.salvationarmy.org
Capt. Kenneth Argot, Commanding Officer
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: Provides emergency financial assistance for utility bills, prescriptions and rent. Operates a food pantry. Offers vouchers for clothing, shoes and furniture (fire and disaster victims only). Provides case management. Performs institutional visits. Offers summer and away camps with religious and recreational activities for youth and adults. Operates a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children. Also operates an emergency shelter and a transitional housing facility for homeless men.
Smart Beginnings of Greater Roanoke
325 Campbell Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 777-4211
(540) 777-3013 Fax
http://www.smartbeginningsroanoke.org/
E-mail: kris@uwrv.org
Kris Meyers, Program Manager
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Description: This is a collaborative effort of businesses, nonprofits, schools, local government and individuals working together to ensure that every child in the Roanoke Valley enters kindergarten ready to succeed in school and in life. Provides professional development opportunities for childcare professionals, parent education and support, a quality improvement and rating system for childcare centers (VSQI) and public awareness activities.
Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank
1025 Electric Road
Salem, VA 24153
Telephone: Roanoke Valley Branch (corporate headquarters):
540-342-3011
Fax: 540-342-0056
Appalachian Branch: 276-628-9266
Alleghany Highlands Branch: 540-962-6328
Web site: www.swvafoodbank.org
E-mail: admin@swvafoodbank.org
Pamela Irvine, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Locates, warehouses, and distributes donated food and related products to charitable organizations that serve low-income individuals and families. The threefold purpose is to end local hunger and malnutrition; eliminate food waste by salvaging and redirecting surplus food; lower operating costs of local nonprofit organizations by providing them with quality donated food to distribute to those in need. This program uses volunteers.
TAP - Total Action Against Poverty
145 Campbell Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
PO Box 2868
Roanoke, VA 24001-2868
Telephone: (540) 345-6781
(540) 345-4461 Fax
www.taproanoke.org
E-mail: tap@taproanoke.org
Theodore Edlich III, President
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Provides services to low-income individuals designed to address the root causes of poverty in the areas of immediate physical need, education & training, work experience & job development, counseling, housing & community development.
404 Elm Ave.
Roanoke VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 344-8060 Shelter
(540) 344-4691 Office
(540) 344-4695 Fax
E-mail: ahamedmoore@trustcrisiscenter.org
Ali Hamed Moore, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Shelter Hours 4:00 PM - 12:00 Noon
Description: This is an organization that provides transitional and emergency housing for homeless men, women and families. The program emphasizes: crisis stabilization, case management, life skills education and building self-sufficiency.
520 Church Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
PO Box 2130
Roanoke, VA 24009
Telephone: (540) 342-9622 Corporate Office
(540) 345-0730 Fax
http://www.ymcaroanoke.org/
E-mail: cjohnson@ymcaroanoke.org
Cal Johnson, Executive Director
Hours: M,T,W,Th,F 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: This agency provides programs in health and wellness, school age child care and family and youth outreach.
