Mar 6, 2026
Supporting Parents and Young Children: The Yellow Schoolhouse
On this United Way segment of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael spoke with Pam Haefner, executive director of the Yellow School House, about how the nonprofit is helping parents of young children find connection, resources, and support in the Northern...
Feb 6, 2026
Understanding the True Landscape of Community Services
United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley is tackling one of the region's most persistent questions: Are there too many nonprofits, and do they overlap in their services? To find definitive answers, CEO Andy Gail announced a comprehensive regional nonprofit survey...
Jan 2, 2026
A Fresh Start for Philanthropy in the Valley
As the calendar turns to 2026, United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley (UWNSV) is charting an ambitious course for community engagement and philanthropy. In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sat down with UWNSV CEO Andy Gail to discuss the organization’s...
Oct 22, 2025
Janet Michael, the tireless host of The Valley Today, has reached a milestone few in broadcasting can claim: 2,500 consecutive episodes. In a special celebratory podcast, Janet welcomes Andy Gail, CEO of United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley—and a longtime listener turned frequent guest—to reflect on the...
Oct 3, 2025
On a crisp September morning, the Northern Shenandoah Valley came alive with the spirit of service. Nearly a thousand volunteers donned bright orange t-shirts and fanned out across five counties and the city of Winchester for United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley’s annual Day of Caring—a day dedicated to giving...