The United Way of Russell and Washington Counties announced their plans for the organizations Day of Action, a volunteer day to assist in cleanup efforts in areas damaged by the recent tornados, on April 27.
The organization will be utilizing volunteers to address trash and debris removal from the two areas hardest hit; Glade Spring Community and the Bethel Community. Volunteers are asked to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at one of the agencies two locations to assist in this project.
Bethel Community Project
Damascus Road Baptist Church
18844 Jeb Stuart Highway
Abingdon, VA 24211
Glade Spring Community Project
Glade Spring Middle School
33474 County Road 1312, Glade Spring, VA 24340
The projects will take place from 9 a.m. until noon and volunteers will be assigned to areas for cleanup purposes. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to pre-register online with the United Way at RWCunitedway.org
Financial contributions are still needed
Due to the magnitude of the disaster, United Way of Russell and Washington Counties has created the United Way Disaster Support Fund to help Southwest Virginians rebuild their lives. Contributions to the United Way Disaster Support Fund are designated to support the recovery and long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructure devastated by the storms across Southwest Virginia Communities.
Currently United Way of Russell and Washington Counties has committed $100,000 of the organizations own monies and has received pledges from Universal Fibers, BVU, Food City and the First Bank and Trust Company each in the amount of $10,000.
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