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Greater Valdosta United Way reaches 85% of campaign goal

Jan 23, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Kasmira Smith

Jan. 23—VALDOSTA — Greater Valdosta United Way has reached 85% of its campaign goal, according to organization officials. In October 2023, Greater Valdosta United Way launched its "Uniting for More" fundraising campaign with a goal of $1 million at its kickoff breakfast event. With a mission to mobilize the caring power of the community and a vision to better the lives of all community members, GVUW focuses to advocate the common good by investing in education, income and health.
Greater Valdosta United Way reaches 85% of campaign goal

Jan 23, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA – Greater Valdosta United Way has reached 85% of its campaign goal, according to organization officials. In October 2023, Greater Valdosta United Way launched its “Uniting for More” fundraising campaign with a goal of $1 million at its kickoff breakfast event. With a mission to mobilize the caring power of the community and a vision to better the lives of all community members, GVUW focuses to advocate the common good by investing in education, income and health.
Wiregrass SkillsUSA seeks clothing for Night to Shine event

Jan 19, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Kasmira Smith

Jan. 19—VALDOSTA — The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA chapter is seeking clothing items for First Baptist Church's upcoming Night to Shine event. The collection drive will provide free attire to attendees of the prom for people with disabilities. This year's event will be held at Rainwater Conference Center on Friday, Feb.
Wiregrass SkillsUSA seeks clothing for Night to Shine event

Jan 19, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA chapter is seeking clothing items for First Baptist Church’s upcoming Night to Shine event. The collection drive will provide free attire to attendees of the prom for people with disabilities. This year's event will be held at Rainwater Conference Center on Friday, Feb.
First Baptist Church prepares for Valdosta Night to Shine celebration

Jan 18, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Kasmira Smith

Jan. 18—VALDOSTA — First Baptist Church of Valdosta is preparing to host its sixth annual Night to Shine event empowering the disabled community next month. Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a prom for people with disabilities 14 and up to be celebrated and honored in an unforgettable experience, according to the website. This year's event will be held at Rainwater Conference Center on Friday, Feb.
Wiregrass SkillsUSA seeks clothing for Night to Shine event

Jan 18, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA chapter is seeking clothing items for First Baptist Church’s upcoming Night to Shine event. The collection drive will provide free attire to attendees of the prom for people with disabilities. This year's event will be held at Rainwater Conference Center on Friday, Feb.
First Baptist Church prepares for Valdosta Night to Shine celebration

Jan 18, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA – First Baptist Church of Valdosta is preparing to host its sixth annual Night to Shine event empowering the disabled community next month. Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a prom for people with disabilities 14 and up to be celebrated and honored in an unforgettable experience, according to the website. This year's event will be held at Rainwater Conference Center on Friday, Feb.
Greater Valdosta United Way seeks donations, supplies for mobile food pantries

Jan 17, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA – Greater Valdosta United Way is seeking food and hygienic supply donations to stock 12 mobile food pantries across the Valdosta area, including surrounding counties. The non-profit organization originally placed the pantries across the county at key businesses and partner nonprofits starting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman dies at Valdosta hotel in weekend shooting

Jan 16, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Kasmira Smith

Jan. 16—VALDOSTA — A 41-year-old woman has died after being shot in a domestic violence altercation at a Valdosta hotel, according to law officials. The Valdosta Police Department released a statement Tuesday morning about the weekend incident. VPD officers were dispatched to a hotel located on the 3000 block of James Road on Sunday, Jan. 14, at about 2 p.m. in response to an E911 call reporting a dispute between a male and a female.
Woman dies at Valdosta hotel in weekend shooting

Jan 16, 2024 | valdostadailytimes.com | Kasmira Smith

VALDOSTA — A 41-year-old woman has died after being shot in a domestic violence altercation at a Valdosta hotel, according to law officials. The Valdosta Police Department released a statement Tuesday morning about the weekend incident. VPD officers were dispatched to a hotel located on the 3000 block of James Road on Sunday, Jan. 14, at about 2 p.m. in response to an E911 call reporting a dispute between a male and a female.