United Way’s Day of Action is several days this year Gene Marrano June 15, 2020 1 minute read United Way’s “Day of Action” is not new and the volunteerism initiative is celebrated worldwide typically on the longest day of the year – June 21. Its a bit different this year in the Roanoke Valley as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: No new coronavirus cases or deaths attributed to Roanoke ValleyNext: FloydFest 2021 announces Avett Brothers as a headliner Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0