Hogs & Kisses believes that all animals deserve love and respect, even the ones that typically end up on plates. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit farm sanctuary with the mission of creating the best possible life for farm animals while inspiring compassion for all living beings. The founder, Anne Molina, has been vegan for a…
Grub4Good Project – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBSCBR) in partnership with the Chris Long Foundation delivered hundreds of meals to the community during the months of April and May. Over seven weeks and with the help of 21 staff and volunteers, BBBSCBR and the Chris Long Foundation have delivered 2,260 meals. This project has fed people and…
In March 2020 face-to-face contact halted indefinitely. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge program team has responded to shifting expectations. All BBBS matches began to meet “virtually”. This could look like phone calls, video chats, letters, text messages or care packages. Match support contacts and surveys are continuing as usual to ensure quality and safety standards being…
What is was like waiting to be matched with each other? Marc Paulo: I loved the on-boarding and training process prior! BBBS was so thorough and holistic in the matching process that I felt confident about it even though I was very excited and somewhat nervous about whether or not he would like me or if…
The Bridge Ministry, Inc. was founded informally in the home of William Washington more than twenty five years ago and began operating as a 501(c)(3) organization in December 1996. The Bridge works in Central Virginia to transform the lives of troubled men and their families by providing mentoring, vocational skills, education, and the relationships they…
On Monday, June 22, Music Resource Center is reopening in a limited capacity for active members, in 6th-12th grade, to schedule studio or practice time.
Simply download the free app WoofTrax and use it while you take your dog on a walk. Proceeds will go to Animal Care Assistance Program by selecting it in the app or another animal aid organization of your choice.