VIDEO: 13 members of the Fredericksburg Salvation Army are getting ready to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade on Wednesday morning in Pasadena. They’ve started to practice with other members who are also in California.
PHOTOS: 13 members of the Fredericksburg Salvation Army Band left early Friday. Destination: Pasadena. They’ve been chosen to be part of the Salvation Army Band in the Rose Bowl Parade! (Photos courtesy Captain Stephen Wildish)
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VIDEO: The Rappahannock YMCA is using tennis to reach kids in disadvantaged communities in the region
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Salvation Army Captain Ashlee Wildish says there are great needs in the region this Christmas. But there has been a great response by the community.
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Salvation Army played at a kettle at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre Thursday night
Rappahannock United Way kicks off Women United
VIDEO: Monday (Dec. 8) is the day gifts purchased for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program are due. Distribution from Toyland is this Friday and Saturday.
AUDIO: Captain Stephen Wildish with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about Angel Tree, Toy Land and Christmas kettles. 540-373-3431 to volunteer.
PHOTOS: Lots of gaps at the Fredericksburg Salvation Army Toyland. Most of angels on Angel Tree’s have been taken at area stores. Angel Tree gifts are due back Monday.
AUDIO: John Mahoney and Jason Tickle talk about Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County. Five homes are being built with the USDA Self-Help program. Opportunities to volunteer in the builds and the importance of Giving Tuesday.
VIDEO: Stafford business owner Robert Belman has again organized Salvation Army bell ringing in memory of his father and brother. Twice over the holidays he’s lined up volunteers to be next to a Salvation Army kettle all day at the Giant on White Oak Road in south Stafford.
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Area Builders Association is involved in the training of students interested in learning about the industry. It’s come together for a unique opportunity in Caroline County between Habitat for Humanity of Caroline, county schools and FABA.
VIDEO: The resale store MANARC, on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg, is a non-profit that supports local veterans. MANARC presented a $15-hundred dollar check to the Ruther Glen-based Paws for Purple Hearts.
VIDEO: Five Habitat homes are being built in Miford, in Caroline County. Students at Caroline High School are playing an important role.
PHOTOS: Partnerships. Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County is working with the Caroline High School Building Trades Program in the construction of five Habitat homes in Milford.
AUDIO: Captain Stephen Wildish with the Fredericksburg Salvation Army talks about Christmas kettles (it all stays local), Toyland (helping local kids and seniors) and volunteering.
PHOTOS: Trees of Hope benefit the work Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd does to help homeless families and children in the region. Trees of Hope on display Friday 6-8, Saturday 10-2. Your chance to see the trees and bid on them.
AUDIO: Update on Phoenix Event Alliance and their effort to locate an event center in Spotsylvania. Bonnie Williams (horses), Emily Whittacre (event coordinator), Caron Sams (Folk Arts school), Cornelia Rutherford (President and CEO).
VIDEO: Salvation Army Christmas kettles are out in the Fredericksburg area. Something new this year: Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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