UNITED WAY OF BRISTOL EXCEEDS CAMPAIGN GOAL!
Nell Bieger, Campaign Chair announced this morning that the United Way of Bristol has exceeded the $1,300,000 goal by more than $20,000! Thank you to everyone that contributed to the success of this campaign. We could not have done it without your help. Because...
BILL BLEDSOE SIGNING EXTRA MILE PRINTS
Bill Bledsoe long-time regional artist is at the United Way of Bristol office today signing the Extra Mile prints for the 2011/2012 campaign. This year’s print, “Family Race Night” is the 8th print that he has created exclusively for the United Way of Bristol. He...
UNITED WAY STILL SHY OF MEETING FUNDRAISING GOAL
The United Way of Bristol remains about 20 percent shy of its $1.3 million fundraising goal and will continue its community efforts to reach that mark, said Lisa Cofer, the chapter’s executive director. “We’re so close, but failure really isn’t an option for us,”...
WOMAN HAS NEW SMILE THANKS TO HEALING HANDS AND THE UNITED WAY
BRISTOL, Va. – Nema Shaffer says that living with a severe respiratory ailment –that requires her to use an oxygen apparatus – is challenging on its own. But when one of the effects of her illness – a constantly dry mouth – caused many of her teeth to rapidly decay...
VIRGINIA INTERMONT STUDENTS LEAD DRIVE FOR UNITED WAY
Students of the Virginia Intermont College Social Work Club raised a large donation of soap and toiletry items from across campus for Abuse Alternatives, an agency supported by the United Way of Bristol. Several boxes filled with donations were provided to Abuse...
LEADING UNITED WAY OF BRISTOL ‘MORE THAN JUST A JOB’ FOR LISA COFER
BRISTOL, Tenn. — United Way of Bristol Executive Director Lisa Cofer says her job running a non-profit organization that provides money and other invaluable support to nearly 30 local social-services organizations is, well, more than just a job. “As a Christian, I’ve...
ABUSE ALTERNATIVE MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Once, Alice was a Tri-Cities woman trapped in a home full of violence – and a life that appeared free of hope. But, today, Alice is free from an environment of domestic violence – and has a life full of hope. That heartwarming change is merely one example of the daily...
FAMILY PROMISE WANTS TO HEAD OFF HOMELESSNESS
Families facing homelessness in the region might soon have a place to stay while they get back on their feet. A multi-agency effort involving local churches, the United Way of Bristol and a group new to the area, Family Promise of Bristol, is in the works to help...
LIVE UNITED
Our newest Live United model…Jill Salyers from the United Way of Greater Kingsport.