Stories

Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at FIVE18 Family Services

Join us for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event on November 4, 12-1:30pm at FIVE18 Family Services! We will meet to learn about their mission and to tour their brand new facility, The Center for Thriving Families.

Lunch provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

REGISTER HERE

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Bower Center for the Arts and Wharton Garden

Join us for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event on October 28, 12-1:30pm where we will meet for a lunch presentation at Bower Center for the Arts and take a tour Wharton Garden (Wharton Garden Foundation). We will explore the mission and impact of two impactful nonprofits in Bedford!

Lunch provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

REGISTER HERE

Fall Mixer at Findings Art Gallery

Join us for our Fall Mixer at Findings Art Gallery, sponsored by Bank of the James.

Nonprofit partners are invited to join us for our Fall Mixer and the sixth anniversary of SHARE Greater Lynchburg! We will kick off the giving season with a cocktail reception surrounded by gorgeous local art at Findings Art Gallery in the Boonsboro Shopping Center. Appetizers and one drink ticket complimentary, sponsored by Bank of the James

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Nonprofit Summit Presented by Freedom First Credit Union

People Power: Capacity, Strategy & Talent

Nonprofits are powered by people, but sustaining impact requires more than passion alone. Today's nonprofit leaders must build resilient organizations, make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex environment, and cultivate the talent needed to advance their missions.

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at The UP Foundation

The UP Foundation addresses the specific needs of young people needing recovery support services from substance use and mental health disorders. We are the only program of its kind in Virginia. Our goal is to help young people heal and stay emotionally healthy. Our outpatient recovery support services help young people get the help they need while continuing to live at home.

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Downtown Lynchburg Association

Join us for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event on June 2, 2026 where we will meet for a lunch presentation and tour at the Downtown Lynchburg Association. We will visit a few local businesses that have launched with the support of the DLA!

Lunch will be provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

REGISTER HERE!

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra

Join us for our April Lunch and Learn at Free Clinic at Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. Lunch provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

Join us for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event on April 1, 2026 where we will meet for a lunch presentation within the headquarters of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra (922 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504).

Lunch will be provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn: Free Clinic of Central Virginia

Join us for our February Lunch and Learn at Free Clinic of Central Virginia. Lunch provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

Join us for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn event on February 24, 2026 where we will meet for a lunch presentation & brief tour of the newly restored Free Clinic of Central Virginia (1016 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504). Parking is available in the lot behind the Free Clinic or on Main Street.

Lunch will be provided by Freedom First Credit Union.

Share With Us!

We have so much great news to share from our nonprofit partners about their amazing work. But, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know if you have stories you'd like to tell and we'll make you a guest blogger!!