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...
The Fun in the Sun water event Wednesday at YWCA Bristol – part of the United Way’s annual Week of Caring – couldn’t have come on a better day; The first day of summer brought lots of humidity and heat, with temperatures topping out at 92 degrees. “We actually had...
BRISTOL, Va. — City Police Department Officer Nathan Greene has made his share of arrests – but on Monday morning Greene was tasked with capturing and keeping the attention spans of 25 children as part of the kickoff of United Way’s Week of Caring. “I really enjoy...
