Valerie Thayer thinks back to that August day in 2010, when her life changed forever. That was the day her ex-husband suddenly passed away. Although Thayer, a Bristol, Va., native, and her ex-husband had been divorced for three years prior to his death, it was...
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Michelle Edmisten had no hesitation in her voice when asked how Bristol Faith in Action helped her in a serious time of need. It was the kind words of a relative’s co-worker that brought the organization into her life and forever changed her outlook....
The United Way of Bristol has already raised more than a fourth of its $1.4 million fundraising goal, campaign officials revealed during a Monday luncheon at the Bristol train station. “I’m stoked that we’ve been to do so well this quickly,” said Jim Maxwell,...
The United Way has done invaluable work helping children and can inspire even more youths in the future, NFL Hall of Famer and Va. Tech graduate Bruce Smith told some 400 officials and volunteers Thursday during the United Way’s regional campaign kickoff. “Thank God...
The Van Driver(s) is a critical component of Family Promise. This person or persons will meet the families at the hosting congregation every morning and at the Day Center in the evenings. Sunday is the exception where guests are transported to the congregations at...
