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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026
