Delivery begins today for Rappahannock Adult Activities special Valentine’s Day flower fundraiser, benefiting its day support program for adults with developmental disabilities.
PHOTOS: Spreading love — and support
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LISTEN: Micah’s Jeremiah Community project receives major federal funding support
Meghann Cotter explains how the over 2.9 million dollars in federal funds will be used on the Fredericksburg project.
PHOTOS: Cold ocean, warm hearts at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Fredericksburg-area Special Olympics athletes took the plunge in Virginia Beach over the weekend, raising money for Special Olympics Virginia during the annual Polar Plunge.
Food Bank distribution schedule this week
Find full details on the Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: Don’t drink and drive on Super Sunday
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says drunk driving injuries from a Super Bowl party–or anytime are 100% preventable.
LISTEN: Bitter cold ahead: Fredericksburg SPCA urges extra care for pets
Bitterly cold weather is gripping the region this weekend, with some forecasters calling it a polar plunge.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: Empowerhouse warns winter weather can trap victims
Prolonged winter weather has kept many families indoors this week.
WATCH: Inside Habitat’s self-help program: Time, teamwork, and commitment
Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity’s Jason Tickle hosted a virtual information session, giving potential homeowners a closer look at what it takes to build with Habitat.
After three decades as ‘the community’s conscience,’ Payne retiring from CASA
Payne worked with Rappahannock CASA since its inception in the early 1990s.
LISTEN: Micah prepares for 4th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 28th
Fundraising goal is $200,000 this year–800 walked last year.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers turn cold day into big harvest
(Most) Bundled up against a 38-degree wind chill at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak, 30+ volunteers harvested more than 600 pounds of fresh produce on Monday.
Electric cooperative foundation announces $1,500 scholarships for 2026 graduates
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation is offering $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors or 2026 home-school graduates entering college or trade school this fall.
Foodbank distribution this week
Full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm shares lessons from first full season
Rappahannock Education Farm’s Rich Larochelle reflected on a year of getting hands dirty, from planting and weeding to harvesting across 11 acres in White Oak.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
Fredericksburg writer’s ‘Eagle Air Support’ idea gets off the ground
In the program, surplus air conditioners from the University of Mary Washington will be given to Fredericksburg-area residents in need.
$20,000 in scholarships available to REC members’ children
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is awarding 17 scholarships to students planning to attend college or career and technical schools, with applications open through February 27.
LISTEN: How small donations of essentials make a big impact at Hope House
Loisann’s Hope House Executive Director Cait Woodward says the organization works hard to meet nearly every need for families in crisis, from housing support to case management.
PHOTOS: Major upgrades underway at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Big projects are taking shape where a new barn and greenhouse are quickly transforming the site.
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