Yadkin Valley United Fund

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 David Steelman Scholarship! 🎓💙💚

The Yadkin Valley United Fund Board is proud to award $1,000 scholarships to:
✨ Bailey Stanley – East Wilkes High School
✨ Evan Baker – Elkin High School
✨ Carley Money – Starmount High School

Formerly known as the Triple C Scholarship, this scholarship was renamed in August in honor of former Executive Director David Steelman, whose legacy of service, leadership, and love for this community continues to inspire future generations.

We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and look forward to seeing the impact they make in our communities and beyond.

We would also like to sincerely thank every student who applied. We had many talented and qualified applicants this year, and the selection process was not easy. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication to your schools and communities are truly inspiring.

Congratulations to all, and best wishes for a bright future ahead! 💙

04/17/2026

Yesterday, April 15th, our community lost a truly special man, David Steelman.

In a moment that feels both heartbreaking and meaningful, local students were submitting their applications for the David Steelman Scholarship—the very scholarship created to honor his decade of service as Executive Director of the Yadkin Valley United Fund.

We were blessed to recognize David this past August by naming the scholarship in his honor, but no recognition could ever fully capture the impact he made. David was the definition of servant leadership—kind, compassionate, dedicated, and deeply committed to improving the lives of others. He gave so much of himself to this community for so many years.

His legacy will continue to live on through the students he will help for generations to come, and through every life he touched along the way.

Please join us in keeping David’s family, friends, and all who loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

https://www.elkinfuneralservice.com/obituaries/david-steelman

04/15/2026

Reminder! Applications are due TODAY!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The David Steelman Scholarship is now open for Elkin, East Wilkes & Starmount seniors!

📍 Apply online or through your guidance counselor
📅 Deadline: April 15th

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04/14/2026

REMINDER - Applications are due by tomorrow, April 15th!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The David Steelman Scholarship is now open for Elkin, East Wilkes & Starmount seniors!

📍 Apply online or through your guidance counselor
📅 Deadline: April 15th

Tag a senior who needs to see this 👇

04/09/2026

Reminder!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The David Steelman Scholarship is now open for Elkin, East Wilkes & Starmount seniors!

📍 Apply online or through your guidance counselor
📅 Deadline: April 15th

Tag a senior who needs to see this 👇

03/31/2026

When you give to the Yadkin Valley United Fund… you’re doing more than donating.

You’re helping a neighbor.
You’re lifting up families.
You’re strengthening the community we all call home.

💡 And 99% of what you give stays right here in the Yadkin Valley.

But more than anything… we want you to know this:

No amount is too small.
Truly.

Whether you give $5, $50, $600, or anything in between—
you are part of the impact.
You are part of the good.
And we are so incredibly grateful for you.

Because this only works when a community shows up—together. ❤️

✨ And yes, we love celebrating that generosity.

Those who give $600 or more—or choose payroll deduction for our 2026 campaign—will be invited to our Donor Appreciation Banquet & Kickoff Celebration in August 2026.

But make no mistake…
it’s not about the amount.

It’s about neighbors helping neighbors.
And that’s something worth being part of.

If you’ve ever thought about giving—this is your sign.

Curious where your donation goes?
You can see the local agencies and lives being impacted right here 👉 yadkinvalleyunitedfund.org

03/26/2026

Please share! We’d love to partner with local businesses to offer payroll deduction—an easy, meaningful way for employees to give back and make a real impact right here in our Yadkin Valley community. 💙

Yadkin Valley business owners — this is for you. 💚

We’d love to partner with you.

One of the biggest ways the Yadkin Valley United Fund is able to serve local families, seniors, youth, and emergency services each year is through payroll deduction.

It’s simple to set up, easy for employees to participate in, and the impact is truly life-changing — because the dollars given stay right here at home.

When your business offers payroll deduction, you’re not just running a company — you’re helping mobilize the caring power of the Yadkin Valley.

💚 99% of every dollar given supports our local community
💚 Neighbors helping neighbors
💚 A stronger, more connected Yadkin Valley
💚 A meaningful way for your team to give back together

This is local people taking care of local people — and we would be honored to have your business join us.

📩 Send us a message to learn how easy it is to get started.

03/24/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

The David Steelman Scholarship is now open for Elkin, East Wilkes & Starmount seniors!

📍 Apply online or through your guidance counselor
📅 Deadline: April 15th

Tag a senior who needs to see this 👇

03/16/2026

Where does your donation actually go?

It’s a fair question — and one many people ask before giving.

That’s one of the reasons the Yadkin Valley United Fund exists.

When you donate to YVUF, your gift stays right here in the Yadkin Valley, helping people in our own community — our neighbors, our families, and our friends.

Your support helps fund organizations that provide services like:

• support for seniors
• assistance for families in crisis
• healthcare and hospice care
• youth mentorship and programs
• food assistance for the elderly
• protection and resources for victims of domestic violence
• scholarships for local students
…and so much more.

When you give locally, you strengthen the community we all call home.

❤️ To make an easy donation, visit:
yadkinvalleyunitedfund.org

A simple share can help us reach someone who wants to make a difference.

01/12/2026

Monday morning motivation..."WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET; WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE,"-Winston Churchill.