The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says it’s tax scamming season
Beware of these tax scams
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Experience the ocean–without feeling 40 degree water! Special Olympics Polar Plunge
VIDEO: Special Olympics Virginia’s Polar Plunge in Virginia. Up real close!
Special Olympics Virginia & Area 11 raise money at annual Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach
PHOTOS: 2020 Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach. 1.3 million dollars raised for Special Olympics. Area 11 raises about $74,000.
Special Olympics Area 11 Celebrates in Virginia Beach
PHOTOS: What happens after you plunge in 40 degree water in Virginia Beach in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge? If you’re Area 11 athletes and parents, you celebrate with a nothing-like-it post plunge party.
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works
AUDIO: Ann Kloeckner and Jasmine Moore with Legal Aid Works talk about family law–including custody and child support. Also, why become a legal aid lawyer?
Attention nonprofits: The Power of Change funds available
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative has set the deadline for Monday at 5pm.
Town Talk: American Red Cross Blood
AUDIO: The importance and need to give blood. Alexis Innis with American Red Cross Blood Services.
2020 Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge
VIDEO: The Polar Bear Plunge in Caroline
A fun plunge with a serious purpose
VIDEO: The Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge raised $34,000 for county non-profits. It’s about raising money for Caroline and it shows the power of community.
The Caroline Polar Bear Plunge: A whole lot of splashin’ going on
PHOTOS: The Caroline County Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Land ‘Or raised over $34,000 for local charities. The Ladysmith Ruritan Club puts it on each year. Caroline’s Promise won the coveted Polar Cup by raising nearly $7,000.
Caroline County Habitat for Humanity announces Community Service Awards
Caroline Habitat honoring recipients and holding a fund-raiser on Monday night in Ladysmith
The Empty Bowl: Providing hope and help thru Empowerhouse
PHOTOS: Another big turnout for the annual Empowerhouse Empty Bowl fundraiser at the Elks on Tidewater Trail
Empty Bowl draws another big crowd for Empowerhouse fundraiser
VIDEO: Pottery bowls and soup. Empowerhouse held their annual Empty Bowl fundraiser to provide programs and help to victims of domestic violence.
The Community Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program gives $10,000 award
The winner: Downtown Greens for their Kitchen Classroom project.
Town Talk: Stafford Rotary’s Meals of Hope
AUDIO: Meals of Hope: Feb. 22nd at Stafford High School
Fredericksburg woman pushes for state lawmakers to approve hands-free driving bill
VIDEO: Christina Dempsey shared her family’s story at a State Capitol press conference
Spotting job scams
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says job scams prey on people who are already feeling pinched and may be desperate for work.
Town Talk: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
AUDIO: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County. John Mahoney and Jason Tickle. Update on five homes being built and an opening for another five homes to begin later in the year.
Town Talk: Rappahannock United Way Free Tax Preparation
AUDIO: Sarah Walsh with Rappahannock United Way talks about the free tax service. Who it helps, how you can volunteer.
Interested in exploring being a foster parent? There’s a local option
VIDEO: There’s a growing need for foster parents in Virginia. One option is UMFS. In the Fredericksburg area, there’s an office in Central Park.
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