Empowerhouse gathers at the 718 Venue downtown to reflect.
WATCH: Empowerhouse celebrates the past while planning for the future
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WATCH: An idea takes root
Earth Day marked the opening of a Seed Library on the third floor of the downtown branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
Concerned community members rally to ‘save the Moss Free Clinic’
Clinic seeks donations, support as it looks to maintain operations in the face of financial issues.
PHOTOS: Donations and volunteers at Rappahannock Education Farm site
Work on a 360-square-foot plot at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says you may receive food assistance from a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution hosted by the Food Bank once per week.
PHOTOS: Builders helping builders in Caroline
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association volunteer on a Habitat of Caroline project in Bowling Green.
WATCH: Onsite learning–Fredericksburg Area Builders Association spends the day with Habitat of Caroline
Helping…and learning in Caroline.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
The blue-and-silver pinwheel is a reminder of the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve.
Serving up dignity, self-reliance at Stafford’s oldest food pantry
SERVE feeds more than 3,000 people per month across the Fredericksburg area.
PHOTOS: Getting 3,000 native trees ready for Earth Day distribution at Old Mill Park
One tree at a time.
LISTEN: Virginia Community Food Connections
Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the SNAP/match program at the local farmers markets.
Ceili Leahy’s memory serves to inspire James Monroe seniors
More than 150 students volunteered at 11 different service projects throughout the city.
PHOTOS: Another SAWs-Virginia ramp complete–this one in Spotsy
Charlie Russell with SAWs (Servants at Work) says volunteers and donors are needed to meet continuing needs around the region
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You can find information about monthly distributions on the Food Bank’s Facebook events page or by downloading the free app, FREDFOODVA, to any smartphone.
WATCH: Fairy Godmother Project–Reaching out to area families impacted by pediatric cancer
FGP’s work has expanded beyond Planning District 16 into the Northern Neck and Northern Orange County
Special Olympics Virginia Feet Meet season begins in King George
Special Olympics Virginia says it’s a day of learning and understanding.
PHOTOS: RAAI Plant Sale adds vegetables
Rappahannock Adult Activities – RAAI plant sale moves most of the plants outside and vegetables are now available at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
Rotary offers community needs grants to nonprofits
Nonprofits in region can apply for a $5,000 grant.
PHOTOS: One small plot…with a bigger picture to help feed the community
Community volunteers continue to help Rappahannock Education Farm clear a plot of land to establish a garden at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank schedule this week
Here is this week’s distribution schedule.
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