News & Updates

VALDOSTA — Greater Valdosta United Way uses what’s called the ALICE report to help shed light on hidden segments of the community struggling to afford basic necessities.

Greater Valdosta United Way is calling 2023 one of the most impactful years.

Greater Valdosta United Way CEO Michael Smith says thank you to the community for their contributions to the United Way. He also discusses the success of 2023 and the current campaign.

Greater Valdosta United Way reaches 85% of campaign goal, according to organization officials

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.

Direct Services Manager for Greater Valdosta United Way Korrelle Trollmann talks about the Hurricane Idalia Disaster Relief Fund and working to help families in recovery.

On Aug. 30, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Lowndes County with maximum sustained winds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The storm caused extensive damage to homes and businesses and widespread power outages.

Local community members, municipal leaders and non-profit organization representatives gathered Tuesday morning at Wiregrass Campus in Cox Hall for the Greater Valdosta United Way 2024 campaign launch. The campaign named, "Uniting for More” has a fundraising goal of $1 million.

The organization is the leader in bringing donors, volunteers, and community organizations together to solve critical problems in the 11-county region.

Michael Smith of Greater Valdosta United Way talks about campaign awareness month and celebrating the Day of Caring on October 20th.

U.S. Sens Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock speak to City of Valdosta and Lowndes County officials about federal relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Idalia. The briefing was held Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, at the Second Harvest Food Bank South Georgia location at 1411 Harbin Circle in Valdosta.

VALDOSTA – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp along with state and local officials gathered Friday to update rural South Georgia on recovering from Hurricane Idalia’s wrath.