Letter from a Teacher
Dear Whomever This May Concern, I am an Early Childhood Special Educator in Albemarle County Public Schools and I fully support the funding and construction…
A playground for Iryl by Kendra Butler
My daughter was born with a spinal defect called Sacral Agenesis. Her spine terminates early. This affects the growth, strength and mobility of her hips,…
Who We Are
On Our Own’s mission is to provide free peer support, self-help, education, guidance, and referral services for adults who acknowledge that they are experiencing significant…
Who We Are
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…
Grub4Good
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…
Virtual Mentoring
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…
Q & A with Big Brother Marc Paulo and Little Brother Jayson
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…
Building Skills in the Community
For many students at the James C. Hormel School, learning extends beyond academic subjects to cover daily living skills and job skills. Before COVID, K____…
JAUNT Friends
Transportation makes a difference in people’s lives. No matter the quality of health care, the enjoyment from a social activity, or the wages from a…
Tighter silica rules needed to protect miners from black lung disease
By Willie Dodson It is well-documented that breathing in silica dust, also known as quartz, is a prime culprit in the ongoing epidemic of complicated black…
A Public Housing Resident and Grocery Program Recipient!
“PHAR has really helped me, I appreciate how they have made it so I can eat healthier. My cholesterol and blood pressure keeps improving every month…
Support Your Neighbors in Need
Della contacted AHIP for help with her roof, which was leaking badly and damaging other areas of the house. Because of generous donor support, AHIP was able to…
Bridge Ministry Introduction
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)…
On Our Own
On Our Own is a peer recovery center that provides adult members of the community with the support, understanding, and resources they need to pursue…
New 24/7 texting hotline connects people to free food sources
Cultivate Charlottesville, in partnership with the City of Charlottesville and other groups, launched a new 24/7 phone number you can text to get information about…
MRC Reopening June 22, 2020
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.
Shanika’s Story
Shanika is a single mother of 3 children. With a goal of home ownership, she joined Habitat for Humanity’s "Pathways" Program to become financially eligible…
Contribute to Animal Care Assistance Program Just by Walking Your Dog
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…