Area 11 Special Olympics in the Fredericksburg area is always looking for volunteers.
PHOTOS: Area athletes compete in Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond
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PHOTOS: Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond
Prince William Police Chief Peter Newsham and athlete Rose Reeder lit the Olympic flame.
WATCH: “You teach us…”
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson speaks at the opening of Summer Games at the University of Richmond.
Fredericksburg mom, Marine veteran takes dogged approach to living with PTSD
Kerry Bering received a fully-certified service dog through K9 for Warriors, an American charity and veterans service organization whose mission is to help veterans suffering from PTSD return to their normal lives.
LISTEN: Comprehensive health care provided to Special Olympics Virginia athletes this weekend
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson and Stafford Sheriff David Decatur talk about the free, comprehensive health care made available to athletes at Summer Games in Richmond this weekend.Â
WATCH: FailSafe-ERA again holding classes at the regional jail
For the first time since COVID, FailSafe-ERA is again holding classes again for inmates at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Micah asks for water donations
Drop by water at Micah on M, Tu, W, Fri from 10-2.
LISTEN: Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games this weekend in Richmond
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson and Stafford Sheriff David Decatur talk about Friday’s torch run and games at U of R.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule
You may receive food assistance from a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
Moss Free Clinic raises $134,000 during Mayday for Health Giving Day
An anonymous donor will provide a matching contribution of $100,000, Moss Executive Director Karen Dulaney said.
United Way program empowers women by teaching financial independence
Women’s mentoring program launches a second session in July.
PHOTOS: That hammering you hear on a Saturday morning could be SAWs volunteers
SAWs (Servants at Work) has needs: volunteers, donors, grant writers…to name a few.
WATCH: SAWs Virginia continues to build ramps around the region
Volunteers with SAWs (Servants at Work) Virginia are building ramps for those that cannot afford one in the Fredericksburg area.
Compassionate Friends say goodbye to loved ones with butterfly release
Nonprofit supports grieving families.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Summer Feeding Program begins this week
Free Summer Meals for children 18 years old and under will be available at various sites throughout our community.
Women and Girls Fund awards $50,000 grant to HOPE Diversion Program
Program aims to provide stability to female-headed households, adolescents, and women aged 18-23 in the Fredericksburg region.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You are not required to show any paperwork or identification to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as household Information, income and locality.
Fredericksburg region cancer support foundation receives $3,500 grant
The $3,500 grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation will support a range of supportive services for patients and their families.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm moving forward
Planting has been finished at the Rappahannock Education Farm plot of land at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Food Bank announces two special distributions this week
One takes place Tuesday at Loriella Park, the other on Saturday in the City.
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