Each year, REC awards grants to support emergency services, education and community groups that give back.
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Remodeling your home this spring?
Before starting construction or remodeling project, homeowners need to consider carefully who should work in your home
WATCH: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s Canstruction at the Spotsy Towne Centre this weekend
It’s unique creations that go to the Food Bank to help feed people in the area
The Community Foundation’s Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund grants $21,903 to regional nonprofits
Seven organizations receive awards
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Foodbank
President and CEO Dan Maher talks about the importance of the Food Bank in COVID and high inflation times
PHOTOS: Stocking the Free Fridge
The Free Fridge and Pantry at Downtown Greens is now stocked! It’s all located at the upper garden, by the bus stop at the corner of Princess Anne and Dixon Streets.
WATCH: Free Fridge opens at Downtown Greens
The first Free Fridge and Pantry in Fredericksburg is now stocked at Downtown Greens.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg CoC
Continuum of Care Intern Brooklyn Bare and Program Director Samantha Shoukas talk about the Testimonials Project. It’s a blog where the stories of the homeless are shared. There’s also a book club on issues–like eviction.
National Consumer Protection Week has tips to help you fight crooks
Don’t trust the legitimacy of something by its looks. Emails and websites are easy to fake with copied logos and graphics.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Salvation Army Captain Shauntrice Williams with an update on moving the Family Store to Eagle Village and info on summer camps and social services programs in the area.
LISTEN: Town Talk: disAbility Resource Center
Kim Lett and Debe Fults talk about their work in providing programs and opportunities for independent living. The disAbility Resource Center works with people of all ages, cildrc.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fail Safe-ERA
Re-entry Director Jamie Malloy and President and CEO Juanita Shanks talk about their work to help inmates and families get back into society.
Fredericksburg Regional Foodbank distribution this week
Here’s where the Foodbank will be this week
Watch out for SAT prep scams
If someone calls out of the blue, always research their organization before you share personal information or agree to receive services or products.
WATCH: Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships opening ceremony
She couldn’t be there, but Fredericksburg area Special Olympics world championship golfer Grace Ann Braxton was a focus.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army getting ready to move Family Store to Eagle Village
Move from Lafayette Blvd to take place this spring
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
Cornelia Rutherford and Bobby Hebert with an update on the Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery. It’s May 7th thru June 5th. Auditions March 12 and 26th at Lake Anna Winery. varf.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
An update on the Free Tax Program. Details on Prosper Students Spring Workshops, Prosper Community Building a Budget Program (both programs are virtual) and the Child Tax Credit.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell talk about Winter Reading, Help Now Test Prep, book groups and a Teacher Newsletter.
Tips on donating to Ukraine relief efforts
Not all relief organizations will be positioned to provide relief quickly. See if the charity already has a presence in Ukraine.
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