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When businesses work with United Way of South Hampton Roads, it shows they are committed to an important cause that benefits those who live and work right here in our community. And it shows their customers and investors that they are actively working to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods, building trust and loyalty.? Thank you to the companies that LIVE UNITED to create a better life for all in South Hampton Roads.
May Company
Checkered Flag is the leading Auto company in the South Hampton Roads area and doubled their campaign during the 2011-2012 campaign reaching a total of $114,456.80.
At Checkered Flag, top management sets the tone in leadership with Ed and Steve Snyder sharing the importance of giving back to the community. The Snyder family are loyal and proud supporters of United Way and the South Hampton Roads community.
The company has also signed on to join United Way in a pilot education program partnering with P.B. Young, Sr. Elementary School as well as adopted 5 United Way agencies. To additionally support this mission, Checkered Flag is offering each employee 8 hours of paid time off to volunteer.
April Company
Lisa DeNoia Photography LLC is a local photography studio specializing in weddings, portraits and family shoots. Lisa DeNoia discovered her passion for photography nearly 15 years ago when she received an old Minolta SLR camera from her parents. Throughout high school and college, Lisa's specialties were photographing lighthouses, Hokie football games, and countless events and parties.
Over the last 10 years, Lisa has focused on digital editing, Photoshop and developing her own unique style. After spending the last several years being the unofficial photographer of her friends' and families' goings on, she finally took the plunge, and Lisa DeNoia Photography was born in early 2012. Since starting her business, Lisa has photographed weddings, couples, families, events, surfers, landscapes, and portrait sessions. She thoroughly enjoys working with new clients and volunteering her photography services to local organizations (like the United Way!) to capture their events and special moments on film.
To contact Lisa, you can reach her by email or phone at 732-996-0824.
March Company
Virginia Natural Gas is a longtime supporter of United Way
of South Hampton Roads and a leader in our community. Not only do their employees continue to show tremendous
generosity, year after year, but VNG’s executive team strives to nurture a
culture of corporate stewardship and proudly leads by example.
President, Jodi Gidley, stepped up as one of
Women Leadership Council’s 10 For 10 Women in 2010, while Vice-President and
General Manager, Robert Duvall currently serves on United Way’s Board of
Directors and acted as Campaign Chair in 2009.
With community leaders like this, we can ensure a brighter future for
South Hampton Roads, for years to come.
February Company
Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC is a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Virginia Beach provides world-class services to the U.S. Navy, DOD, and commercial clients.
This past year during their United Way campaign Valkyrie exceeded their goal with 300% over last year’s total dollars raised.
Their President & CEO, Gary Lisota lead the way with some great incentives for their employees to get involved including offering a weeklong stay in his personal villa in the South of France, plus two airline tickets, use of his car and $500 spending cash during the trip. Not only that, but as surprise gave away a second trip at their holiday party.
We are very thankful to a philanthropic minded company that is a great asset to the Hampton Roads community.
January Company
A small group of scientists in 1969, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a FORTUNE 500® company, and its subsidiaries now have approximately 41,000 employees worldwide. SAIC has a strong commitment to supporting programs of national importance – helping to solve or undertake our country’s most significant problems. SAIC solves their customers' mission-critical problems with innovative applications of technology and expertise.
In medical labs researching cancer cures, in the desert testing next-generation robotics, in the ocean deploying tsunami warning systems, SAIC people and technologies are there. In crime labs investigating new evidence, in Iraq helping protect and support our men and women in uniform, SAIC is there.
SAIC’s Virginia Beach location is committed to serving their community! SAIC employees volunteer at numerous Non-profit organizations across Hampton Roads, has made it their mission to help stop hunger in their own community. The SAIC Volunteerism Committee takes pride in their company organizing to make Hampton Roads a great place to live for everyone.