Allen and Allen’s David Williams introduces us to two of the 2023 Hometown Heroes–John and Leslie Leahy. They’ve introduced thousands of teenagers to service thru the Ceili Leahy Day of Service.
Outreach Coordinator Christina Merideth and Executive Director Cathleen Pessolano talk about the outreach to families with pediatric cancer. Preview of the Stardust Ball and golf tournament in September. There’s also a need for volunteers.
Justin Thacker, Allie Names, Von Young and Jacky Dorado talk about the SPCA’s 80th Birthday Bash on the 22nd. An update on the need for more people to foster pets.
Distributions on Tuesday and Thursday
Christian Kessinger, Julie Mitchell and Ann Kloeckner: Talk about a housing guide and evictions, domestic violence, divorce, custody and protection orders.
Volunteers with SAWs (Servants at Work) Virginia are buidling ramps for those that cannot afford one in the Fredericksburg area. We watched the process taking place in Caroline County.
SAWs-Virginia. (Servants at Work)–Building a ramp last weekend at the home of an 80-year old disabled veteran in Ruther Glen. Volunteers build ramps for people of all ages who cannot afford one.
Curtis Dickerson says there are ways you can help. Helping box food for grab-and-go sites and being available to be at summer feeding sites a few hours every week. Video has info along with fredfood.org
The homeless census needs volunteers and backpacks. Here’s how you can get involved. fredericksburgcoc.org
Fredericksburg Area Running Club collects over 400 pounds of trash
Executive Director Charlie Russell talks about their program of building ramps for people in need with long-term, ambulatory disabilities. sawsramps.org
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about the place and process that defines Safe Harbor and their work with child victims of abuse. safeharborva.org
FROM THE FREDERICKSBURG RESCUE SQUAD: Fredericksburg, VA – The Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad will be hosting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic class, scheduled to start on August 3rd. With a reduced price, the class aims to provide more accessible...
Here’s info on upcoming sessions
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County and USDA Rural Development have developed a close working relationship that is benefitting the residents of Caroline
The new Executive Director for the Fairy Godmother Project is Cathleen Pessolano. FGP works with families facing the diagnosis of pediatric cancer.
Katie Bates, Von Young and Ashley Lindbeck talk about the national housing crisis and the impact on shelters, the People Empowered Through Support Program (PETS) and Safe Haven Foster and ways the community can help.
Here’s where you can find fresh vegetables
Interested? Know someone who would benefit? Here are the details
Jason Tickle and Mac Williams with an update on currently building four homes. The importance of volunteers (you’ll learn new skills and help the future homeowners).
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