Dan Maher talks about a year-end fundraiser. Maher says in 2022 they’ve provided about five million meals in the region.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank/Year-end fundraising goal of $150,000
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WATCH: Stories we remember from 2022/Free Fridge @ Downtown Greens
Looking back at 2022 in the region
REC provides $20,000 in scholarships to local students
Every year, the Cooperative offers the Community Scholarship program to students who are seeking to advance their career goals by attending a college or a career and technical school. Two $2,500 and 15 $1,000 scholarships are awarded.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
President and CEO Dan Maher talks about the increase in needs because of inflation. There’s a Turkeys and Toys Drive Thru on Saturday 10-2 at FredNats stadium. 500 guaranteed a turkey.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Ginger Walker-Give Back Team
Ginger Walker talks about the power of GBT Gives Back–not only to the non-profits but to her. Why give back? She shares personal stories.
WATCH: One more month of Radley Community Cash Giveaway
One more month of a one-of-a-kind opportunity courtesy Radley Cadillac/Chevrolet in Fredericksburg. Each week this year a person has won $500 and a non-profit has been presented $500.
You must register each week on B1015.com.
PHOTOS: Christmas trees flying off the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club lot at the Greenbrier Shopping Center
The Lions started with 530 trees over the weekend. They expect to sell the last ones this weekend.
WATCH: It’s Giving Tuesday. Check out what Downtown Greens has planned
It’s Giving Tuesday. A chance for you to contribute to non-profits. Downtown Greens is looking for support for their community-based programs. As a thanks, you could get a one-of-a-kind bumper sticker or honey.
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative accepting applications for Youth Tour
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative will send a delegation of up to four students and pay all expenses related to travel and the experience.
Fredericksburg SPCA running low on supplies. Here’s how you can help
Staff purchased some food items to make Thanksgiving special for the SPCA animals
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Stephanie Ball, Mac Williams and Jason Tickle talk about zero step entry and Energy Star Rated homes. Also, discussion about a partnership with Caroline Schools.
PHOTOS: Meals delivered to the homeless by Micah
Meals and pies delivered on Thanksgiving
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Director Samantha Shoukas talks about the cold weather shelter, the Point-in-Time Count in January. Volunteers needed for both. fredericksburgcoc.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
Jennifer Bangoura and Sarah Perry. Update on fundraising to finish payment on the new 56 acres and a discussion on the benefits of volunteering. downtowngreens.org
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
Here’s the schedule for this week
Micah’s Cold Weather Shelter could use your help
There are some needs. Here’s how you can assist….
WATCH: 1,000 turkeys donated to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Turkeys courtesy Giant and Shady Brook Farms
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg turns Election Day into a Day of Service
Last Tuesday, Election Day was also a day of service for some James Monroe High School and UMW students. They joined Tree Fredericksburg in planting trees at Maury Stadium and the Walker Grant Center.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project
Karen Webb is the new Executive Director for the Fairy Godmother Project. She and outgoing Executive Director Andi Ayers talk about their mission, impacting the community and the future.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Captain Nathan Bridges talks about he and his family’s background in the Salvation Army. We talk about bell ringing and and Angel Tree. (Since we talked, it appears space for Toyland has been found!)
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