The blue-and-silver pinwheel is a reminder of the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Serving up dignity, self-reliance at Stafford’s oldest food pantry
SERVE feeds more than 3,000 people per month across the Fredericksburg area.
PHOTOS: Getting 3,000 native trees ready for Earth Day distribution at Old Mill Park
One tree at a time.
LISTEN: Virginia Community Food Connections
Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the SNAP/match program at the local farmers markets.
Ceili Leahy’s memory serves to inspire James Monroe seniors
More than 150 students volunteered at 11 different service projects throughout the city.
PHOTOS: Another SAWs-Virginia ramp complete–this one in Spotsy
Charlie Russell with SAWs (Servants at Work) says volunteers and donors are needed to meet continuing needs around the region
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You can find information about monthly distributions on the Food Bank’s Facebook events page or by downloading the free app, FREDFOODVA, to any smartphone.
WATCH: Fairy Godmother Project–Reaching out to area families impacted by pediatric cancer
FGP’s work has expanded beyond Planning District 16 into the Northern Neck and Northern Orange County
Special Olympics Virginia Feet Meet season begins in King George
Special Olympics Virginia says it’s a day of learning and understanding.
PHOTOS: RAAI Plant Sale adds vegetables
Rappahannock Adult Activities – RAAI plant sale moves most of the plants outside and vegetables are now available at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
Rotary offers community needs grants to nonprofits
Nonprofits in region can apply for a $5,000 grant.
PHOTOS: One small plot…with a bigger picture to help feed the community
Community volunteers continue to help Rappahannock Education Farm clear a plot of land to establish a garden at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank schedule this week
Here is this week’s distribution schedule.
PHOTOS: Mulch madness at Dixon Park
Volunteers got up early–on a cold morning–to spread mulch Saturday morning for Tree Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative lending a helping hand in New Hampshire
About 30 REC workers are on the road helping a cooperative hit with hard weather.
PHOTOS: Creating a garden at the Food Bank
Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers hard at work
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm clearing land at the Food Bank for a garden
Here’s how you can help on Saturday.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Food Co-op marks three years
Suzie Grumko says the community has responded.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center
Executive Director Elizabeth McNally talks about their giving voice, hope and healing to children.
LISTEN: Friends of Chatham/Spring Gala and Art Auction
Nancy Fahy and Carol Hyland preview the event on April 28th.
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