Consumers should use extreme caution so as not to let a low price and a sad story lure them into paying for a vehicle that does not exist. 

Courtney Harris and Andie McConnell on the work of the Fairy Godmother Project helping families of pediatric cancer.   Discussion on the importance of talking about deceased children. Preview of Carter’s Crusade Golf Tournament on October 8th.

Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center’s Save Jane event is this Friday, noon to 10pm in Market Square downtown. Save Jane will illustrate the growing problem of child abuse.

Be wary of purchasing items from online retailers you are not familiar with. Even if you are on the website of a reputable company, double check the web address before you make a purchase to be sure scammers haven’t redirected you to an imitation site.

These Learning Centers will help cover the critical need for schoolwork assistance and schooltime childcare for working families as area schools move toward a hybrid learning plan.

John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual.  Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely.

Current Rappahannock United Way programs funded by this Campaign include Rent and Mortgage Assistance, Free Financial Coaching, Free Tax Services and The ALICE Assistance Fund

Latoya Lyburn and Elizabeth McNally talk about the work of Safe Harbor and preview the Save Jane event on October 2nd at Market Square.

This Saturday from 8-4 Rio Car Wash in Stafford (Route 17-Sebring Drive) and Spotsylvania (Cosner’s Corner-Route 1) gives all sales to Empowerhouse and their work with victims of domestic violence.

Rappahannock United Way is offering rent and mortgage assistance. If you’ve fallen behind or are having trouble making payments, and it’s COVID-19-related, check out rappahannockunitedway.org

Steve Cox and Megan Bergen with Rappahannock Goodwill talk about how the pandemic has impacted their mission in the community.  We talk about the stores, an improved online store, job services and what’s next. 

The Census Bureau of the U.S., like many other organizations, has had its fair share of imposters. We talked about with Barry Moore of the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia

Tracy McPeck, the Adult Services Coordinator at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library with updates on holds and returns, back to school helps, PAWS for Reading and Lunch and Learn.

Andy Lynn and Alexis Fox talk about Rappahannock Adult Activities Fall Plant Sale and future plans for the horticultural therapy program for adults with intellectual disabilities.