About 80-thousand dollars still needed. Contributions are tax deductible
WATCH: Empowerhouse still looking for help in HVAC replacement at domestic violence shelter
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LISTEN: Darcie Caswell/Central Rappahannock Regional Library update
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Youth Services Coordinator Darcie Caswell with an update on the Summer Reading Program, LinkedIn Learning and the second floor work being done at the downtown branch.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fairy Godmother Project/Giving Day
Kelly Shannon and Andie McConnell talk about the various ways FGP eases the burden on families facing pediatric cancer. It’s FGP Giving Day. The importance your gift makes.
Women and Girls Fund grant recipients
Four area groups selected
WATCH: Women and Girls Fund awards $35,000 in grants to local groups
The Women and Girls Fund’s goal is for 1000 women to donate $1000 dollars to develop a million dollar endowment. The fund is nearly halfway to the goal.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about grant money providing for nine new people and what that means for daily operations. Update on a class action lawsuit against the Virginia Employment Commission.
WATCH: Serving in all seasons (and during a pandemic)
The pandemic has changed, but not slowed down the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It has looked a little different but the goal of giving Fredericksburg City School students the opportunity to serve remains.
LISTEN: Better Business Bureau warns of scams targeting the military
Barry Moore with the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia talks with us about the most common scams that impact the military, veterans and their families.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Habitat of Caroline’s Jason Tickle–Five homes being built in Caroline. The USDA’s Rural Development program. A partnership with the Community Foundation. Ways to volunteer
WATCH: Another Ceili Leahy Service scholarship will be awarded Thursday to a JM graduate
A James Monroe High School senior will receive a Ceili Leahy Service Scholarship at graduation on Thursday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Sister City response to Nepal COVID crisis
Dr. David Rettinger from UMW, David Caprara with the Fredericksburg-Nepal Exchange Board, and Scott DeLisi-former American Ambassador to Nepal talk about rising COVID in the country and how the region is responding.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue talks about their just concluded tax help program and how many people they assisted during the pandemic. Info on thanking essential workers and the impact COVID had on this area.
PHOTOS: Relay for Life honors cancer survivors and caregivers
Relay for Life of Greater Fredericksburg held a survivor and caregiver parade over the weekend at Spotsylvania Middle School
Scams targeting 2021 college grads
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says some con artists contact graduates or their parents claiming some of their tuition was left unpaid. If it isn’t paid immediately, the graduate’s degree will be revoked.
Experts say May is the busiest month for moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says if a mover asks for a large down payment or full payment in advance, that may be an indication of a fraudulent business.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Service League
Taylor Glascock and Sarah Li talk about the work in the region of the Fredericksburg Area Service League. It’s women volunteers who raise money and organize events to enrich the lives of children.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse
Empowerhouse Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about the why the need exists for a new HVAC system for the women’s domestic violence shelter. It’s a costly undertaking where the community can assist.
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says IP address scams are getting creative
Scammers have been duping consumers with a tech support scam that claims your IP address has been compromised.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army holds Family Day
National Salvation Army Week is wrapping up. On Saturday, a Family Day was held at Salvation Army offices on Lafayette Blvd.
Joint warning on cybersecurity breach from the BBB of Central Virginia
“There’s no organization of any size, but especially larger ones, that are safe from a cyberattack. It’s critical cybersecurity plans remain constantly current”-Barry Moore of the BBB of Central Virginia
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