Students and individuals ages 25-34 were more susceptible and likely to be victimized, while those ages 45-54 and 65+ reported higher median dollar losses.
Better Business Bureau says employment scams hitting hard
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Better Business Bureau guide to avoiding online car buying scams
BBB gives you a listing of what do do and what to ask for
AUDIO: Tracy McPeck with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talks about curbside pickup (and more)
Other topics include summer reading, Music on the Steps, Virtual PAWS for reading and Virtual Inklings
Town Talk: Fail Safe-ERA
Juanita Shanks and Pastor Phyllis Brantley discuss the work of Fail Safe-ERA to help families and prisoners with incarceration and what comes next. Topics include prisoners released early for COVID and the Center of Hope fundraiser.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Anne Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works
Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about changes: with unemployment insurance and the courts. Also, paying your bills. How to handle your mortgage or rent if you’ve lost your job or suddenly have significantly less money.
The Y helping a family with a sick son make a memory. Can you help?
AJ is 17 months old and in heart failure. The Y helped make a memory. Maybe you can too…
VIDEO: More office space for the Fredericksburg Salvation Army
Fredericksburg Salvation Army has more space for its administrative and social service offices. They’re still on Lafayette Blvd and still in the same shopping center as the Family Store (and Paul’s Bakery) but in a bigger building at 2014C.
VIDEO: Special Olympic athletes in a pandemic
Special Olympics Virginia gives us a glimpse of what Special Olympic athletes have been doing in recent months
VIDEO: Virtual final mile for Special Olympics annual Summer Games Torch Run
This would have been the weekend for Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games at U or R and the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. That all had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia talks about elder abuse
The most common types of abuse are physical, emotional, verbal and financial.
Anne Felder Fund gives $11,000 to groups helping people with disabilities in the area
The Community Foundation administers 170 permanent funds on behalf of generous individuals, families and businesses in our region. Each year, proceeds from these are distributed in the form of grants to local nonprofits, churches and schools. The Anne Felder Fund of...
Town Talk: Special Olympics Virginia
AUDIO: Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey talks about many of their programs going virtual and how you can participate this weekend in the Law Enforcement Torch Run and raise money.
Town Talk: Fairy Godmother Project
VIDEO: Andie McConnell with an update on providing needs to family’s dealing with pediatric cancer. Opportunities to volunteer, upcoming events
Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
AUDIO: Caroline Habitat for Humanity’s Jason Tickle and County Supervisor Jeff Black talk about the importance of the USDA 502 Direct Loan program for teachers and first responders in Caroline.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Adriana Puckett
AUDIO: The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Collection Services Coordinator talks about CRRL-CON, downloading eBooks on a Kindle and My Librarian.
Town Talk: Empowerhouse
AUDIO: Executive Kathy Anderson and Latina Victim Services Coordinator Sylvia Torres with Empowerhouse talk about the impact of COVID-19. Focus on Latina Support Services and the challenges.
Town Talk: John Hennessy/NPS
AUDIO: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy talks about the local Park Service in a time of pandemic. Also the importance of supporting local non-profits and going forward…
Central Rappahannock Regional Library: Tracy McPeck
AUDIO: Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck talks about while the library is closed, the virtual library remains alive in the community. www.librarypoint.org
Town Talk: Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging
AUDIO: Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging Executive Director Pat Holland talks about helping the elderly during a pandemic. Topics include providing meals, transportation, grocery shopping, volunteering, and helps for caregivers.
Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way
AUDIO: Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue with an update on what’s available to the community during the pandemic. Topics include: financial coaching, financial assistance, and volunteer opportunities.
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