News & Updates

The lifeline was previously 11 numbers long. Officials say traffic has increased since the number switch.

On Friday, May 19, Greater Valdosta United Way hosted its semiannual Day of Caring, an event that organizes volunteers to take part in service projects at nonprofit organizations.

Greater Valdosta United Way has recently surpassed the $1M campaign goal.
GVUW supports about 20 different nonprofits in South Georgia that help residents in need. These nonprofits also need help and the donations made ensure that the community can get the support that it needs.
Congratulations to the people of Valdosta, Lowndes County and South Georgia. Your generosity will help thousands of people meet their goals of living their lives each and every day.

In partnership with Resilient Georgia and Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact, GVUW is looking to learn about the needs of community members in South Georgia.
The assessment is a community research effort to gauge the most critical needs of citizens in the GVUW 11-county service area.
At the end of the 30-question anonymous survey, participants are directed to a separate survey to enter for a chance to win a gift card.
The survey is open now and will run until May 1st, 2023. When the data is complete, GVUW will share the results with other nonprofits and community organizations.

Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and its Young Writers League hosted the Third Annual Art of Writing Contest sponsored by Guardian Bank, Greater Valdosta United Way, The Valdosta Daily Times and Snake Nation Press.
Middle and high school students in Valdosta, South Georgia and the surrounding areas were invited to participate in the contest, center representatives said in a statement.
Contest winners received more than $2,500 in cash prizes and, in May, will receive a copy of the anthology, which includes the works of the winners and all honorable mentions.

Valdosta State University has recently developed a community needs assessment to assist the Greater Valdosta United Way in improving the community.
The 30-question survey has collected more then 1,200 responses so far but many more are needed. Its purpose is to collect information about local counties and assist researchers in developing solutions to common problems.