The funding will go to Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Loisann’s Hope House and Empowerhouse.
Three Fredericksburg-area organizations awarded grants to reduce homelessness
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UPDATED: Jeremiah Community receives $2.9 Million in federal assistance
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured other funding, as did Rep. Eugene Vindman.
No way to go home? Nonprofits steel themselves for proposed HUD changes
Empowerhouse and Micah Ecumenical Ministries expect to see cuts under new funding formula.
A warm gesture: Nonprofit leaders provide blankets, meals to unhoused over Thanksgiving holiday
At events throughout the Fredericksburg area this week, Redeema Rock and Sharon Kelley coordinated with other organizations to aid those in need.
Micah Ecumenical Ministries named finalist for million-dollar Opus Prize
Faith-based award from Xavier University of Louisiana recognizes social entrepreneurship, humanitarianism.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Meghann Cotter (frozen pumpkin dirty chai)
Joey sits down with Meghann Cotter, the longtime Executive Director of Micah Ecumenical Ministries, for a wide-ranging conversation on homelessness both nationally and in the Fredericksburg region.
Spending bill could mean loss of hospital revenue, harm to homeless
The White House, however, has said the legislation will protect Medicaid.
Spotsylvania officials enlist service providers ahead of plan to ‘clean up’ homelessness in county
At a meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the county’s sheriff’s office outlined a timeline for vacating encampments on private property. They’re asking organizations to assist those who will be displaced.
Coldest Night of the Year offers a walk in the shoes of the unhoused
Fundraiser originated in Canada with a goal of supporting local charities and programs that help people in difficult housing situations. Â
Planning Commission approves requests related to Jeremiah Community
The supportive housing project could go before city council for approval as early as next month.
After years of planning, supporters hope Jeremiah Community has found its home
On July 10, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on the supportive housing development, which is proposed for 31.7 acres in the Bragg Hill area.
Coldest Night of the Year asks walkers to ‘look closer’ at homelessness
This year’s event raised more than $164,000 to combat hurt, hunger and homelessness in the Fredericksburg area.
Micah Ministries Awarded $54K HUD Grant
The money will be used to create new supportive housing units.
Micah Accepting Applications for Winter Shelter Facilitator
Micah is also looking for volunteers.
Coats Under a Bridge? Here Are Even Better Ways to Help Others
While the donations are sincere, gracious, and appreciated, you can help even more by donating to agencies working in the community.
The Title Professionals, Stafford County Receive Chamber Goodwill Awards
The chamber honored business philanthropy with its 2015 Goodwill Awards.
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