Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
No way to go home? Nonprofits steel themselves for proposed HUD changes
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A warm gesture: Nonprofit leaders provide blankets, meals to unhoused over Thanksgiving holiday
At events throughout the Fredericksburg area this week, Redeema Rock and Sharon Kelley coordinated with other organizations to aid those in need.
Micah Ecumenical Ministries named finalist for million-dollar Opus Prize
Faith-based award from Xavier University of Louisiana recognizes social entrepreneurship, humanitarianism.
Model homes? Cason’s Mill project offered as blueprint for regional partnerships in affordable housing
Tricord, Inc. is in the early stages of a Spotsylvania County project that will bring 66 affordable housing units to an area off Courthouse Road.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Meghann Cotter (frozen pumpkin dirty chai)
Joey sits down with Meghann Cotter, the longtime Executive Director of Micah Ecumenical Ministries, for a wide-ranging conversation on homelessness both nationally and in the Fredericksburg region.
Virginia Heritage residents irked by ‘disingenuous’ county presentation
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Developer pitches Mary Washington Hospital re-use as just what the doctor ordered
Residents, however, diagnose potential parking, traffic issues associated with proposed 242-unit development.
Medical Arts Building re-use gets green light from City Planning Commission
The building, considered a ‘character structure’ in city’s Area 6 plan, would be adapted to house 30 apartment units.
‘There is a game going on’: Two remaining Bowling Green mobile home park residents befuddled by owner’s latest moves
Sisters Viola Medley and Mildred Tufail had eviction cases dismissed on Monday in Caroline County General District Court.
The ‘write’ stuff: Essay contest to determine next owner of historic downtown home
Contest operators Paula and Robert Welsh plan to donate significant portion of ticket sales to two local charities.
Country artist strikes a chord at local Fredericksburg homeless shelter for Giving Guitars event
Steven Cade made a stop in Fredericksburg to perform and donate a guitar for lessons at The Brisben Center.
Report identifies major gaps in regional response to homelessness
Report also notes that affordable housing is increasingly elusive in the region, racial disparities persist and evictions are on the rise.
Spotsylvania supervisors open to repairing bond with Virginia Heritage HOA
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
Faith Housing Coalition hosting expo Saturday at James Monroe High School
Free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and real estate agents. Â
HFFI builds preservation knowledge with ‘Lost and Saved’ walking tour
Tour included the Renwick Courthouse, which is currently undergoing renovations.
FAHASS concerned some will fall ‘through the cracks’ amid funding cut, layoffs
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services recently laid off 25% of its employees after losing half of a $1.7 million federal grant.
Spotsylvania officials enlist service providers ahead of plan to ‘clean up’ homelessness in county
At a meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the county’s sheriff’s office outlined a timeline for vacating encampments on private property. They’re asking organizations to assist those who will be displaced.
Exodus hopes to be the genesis of affordable housing for essential workers in King George
King George Board of Supervisors voted to support Exodus Family Institute’s application for a $100,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for 21 affordable homes.
Coldest Night of the Year offers a walk in the shoes of the unhoused
Fundraiser originated in Canada with a goal of supporting local charities and programs that help people in difficult housing situations. Â
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