Micah workforce development program to bridge people to work
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Ceili Leahy Day of Service: The impact on those who serve
VIDEO: Clara Camber and Isobel Hornung talk about the value of service at the 2019 Fall Ceili Leahy Day of Service.
Ceili Leahy Day of Service: Getting your hands dirty for the community
PHOTOS: Service. With a smile. 140+ students and a few adults spent Saturday morning helping non-profits in Fredericksburg in the fall Ceili Leahy Day of Service. Projects included making Halloween decorations for Hope House, helping Friends of the Rappahannock clean up around the Snowden Wetlands, and improving a trail at Downtown Greens.
Group looking to build Common Ground Event Park in Spotsy
AUDIO: The group that brings you the Virginia Renaissance Faire at Lake Anna Winery is looking to purchase 300-500 acres in Spotsylvania for a large, multi-use event park. Cornelia Rutherford with an update.
Caroline County Habitat for Humanity: Changing a community
VIDEO: Caroline County Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Jason Tickle describes the USDA 523 Self-Help Program and how it’s changing the lives of five families and the Milford community.
Ground broken for five new Habitat for Humanity homes in Caroline
VIDEO: Caroline Habitat for Humanity broke ground on five homes in Milford using the USDA Mutual Self Help Method. In partnership with Habitat and community volunteers, five families agree to help one another build their homes. Buyers complete 65% of construction on their homes.
Day(s) of Action 2019
VIDEO: Rappahannock United Way Day of Action 2019. Businesses in the region come together to help non-profits.
Car wash for a cause
VIDEO: This Saturday, the two Rio Car Wash locations in the Fredericksburg (Sebring Drive in Stafford and Massaponax in Spotsylvania) will donate all their sales from 8-4 to the domestic violence work of Empowerhouse.
Everything you need to know about the State Fair of Virginia
From where to park to how to purchase tickets, here’s what you need to know about the State Fair of Virginia, Sept. 27-Oct. 6th
Town Talk: Rio Car Wash to provide Charity Car Wash for Empowerhouse
AUDIO: Jeff Small with Rio Car Wash and Kathy Anderson with Empowerhouse talk about a Charity Car Wash on September 28th at the two Rio locations in the Fredericksburg area. 100% of all car wash sales on the 28th go to Empowerhouse.
REC linemen bring the gift of light to Bolivia
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative joining crews to help bring electricity to Bolivian village
Town Talk: Fairy Godmother Project
AUDIO: Andie McConnell talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how we can help families in crisis. fairygodmotherproject.org
Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Providing Help
VIDEO: 2019 Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide: Cathleen Pessolano and “Trey” Taylor talk about getting help and helping each other…
Walking to remember and provide funding for suicide prevention programs
PHOTOS: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide.
BBB Warning: 8 tips to avoid buying flood damaged cars
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says Hurricane Dorian flood-damaged vehicles will likely pop up at auto auctions, used car dealerships, and especially in classified ads.
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board buys Roxbury Garden Center
The new land offers an opportunity to grow RACSB’s horticulture services and to create employment for adults with disability.
Washington Monthly praises UMW’s commitment to service
This college list is based on service
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
AUDIO: Oya Oliver and LaToya Brown with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank talk about summer feeding and efforts to feed kids and families during the school year.
Cats rescued from hoarding are making progress. Some ready for adoption
VIDEO: The SPCA took in some cats recently involved in a hoarding situation in Spotsylvania. We got an update…
Fredericksburg SPCA hopes to Clear the Shelter this Saturday
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg SPCA is a participant this Saturday of Clear the Shelters from noon to ? Fees are waived for dogs and cats older than seven months.
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