United Way of Southern West Virginia Hosts Annual ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Fundraiser

Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 17, 2026 —

The United Way of Southern West Virginia is set to hold its yearly “Dancing With the Stars” fundraising event this Friday night. The event will take place in Beckley.

Local celebrity dancers are participating in the competition. Their participation is aimed at generating funds to support various community initiatives and efforts led by the United Way.

The specific amount of money targeted for fundraising was not provided in the summary. The total number of local celebrity dancers involved and their individual fundraising goals also remain undisclosed. Further details regarding the event’s schedule, venue specifics within Beckley, or how attendees can contribute beyond the celebrity dancers’ efforts were not available.

The United Way of Southern West Virginia organizes this event annually as a key part of its fundraising calendar. The “Dancing With the Stars” format typically involves community figures performing dance routines, with participants often seeking pledges and donations to support their performance and the organization’s mission.

Funds raised from this and other United Way campaigns are generally directed toward programs and services designed to address critical needs within the Southern West Virginia region. These can include initiatives related to education, health, and financial stability, though the specific allocation for this event’s proceeds was not detailed.

The event’s primary objective is to engage the local community and its prominent figures in a shared effort to bolster resources for essential social services. The success of such events plays a significant role in the United Way’s capacity to continue its work throughout the year.

Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Schwitzerlette on woay.com, see more information here.

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