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Smart2Start: Coordinated Childcare Enrollment

United Way Worldwide is spotlighting United Way of Roanoke Valley's Smart2Start Program is International Model of Innovation.

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The Dream Continues

As we approach the birthday of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I can’t help but reflect on our nation’s history, his vision for a beloved community, the reality of where we are today, and the vision for tomorrow.

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ALICE Showed Up. Now It's Our Turn.

Vibrant messages written in chalk adorned our sidewalks with bursts of color. Words of gratitude appeared on cardboard signs, lit up sports stadiums and dominated television commercials.

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A Point of View: The Power of Being Recognized: A Thank You Letter to Black Male Doctors

What’s up, fellas? I hope all has been well with you and your families since we last talked.The baby is doing well and Mom is recovering nicely, and we have had a very solid experience post-delivery up to this point.

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Embracing Diversity

Abby Hamilton -- The bold, ambitious experiment that is the United States of America has always been about the struggle to live up to the ideals of justice

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Importance of Banking during Pandemic and Ongoing

IT HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE A BANKING ACCOUNT. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly increases the importance of a safe and affordable mainstream bank or credit union account for managing your money

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