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 the Lynchburg Humane Society

Join us on Wednesday, March 27 for the SHARE Lunch and Learn hosted by the Lynchburg Humane Society at 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd in Lynchburg. 

Executive Director Jill Mollohan will speak about the history, future, and everyday life saving work of the Lynchburg Humane Society. Don’t miss this one because we guarantee even if you’ve lived in Lynchburg for a long time, you will learn something new about LHS! 

SHARE Greater Lynchburg Spring Mixer 2024

SHARE Greater Lynchburg seeks to Magnify, Equip and Connect our local nonprofit community. Come join us for a complimentary morning coffee, tea, fruit and pastries and meet other nonprofit leaders! Learn about SHARE Greater Lynchburg's annual programming and the Hillcats Community Champions program.

Join us at our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Spring Mixer at the Hillcats Stadium on Wednesday, March 6 at 9am! 

Amherst County Habitat for Humanity Innovates with Energy Efficient Building Practices

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern

Amherst County Habitat for Humanity is making enormous strides as one of the first Habitats in Virginia to provide energy-efficient housing to neighbors in need of safe, affordable housing. 

Feature: Harvest Outreach Center Expands to Meet Youth Mental Health Needs

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern

At first, Harvest Outreach Center started their organization serving two clients, now they are serving up to 350 students on any given day in both Lynchburg City and Campbell County school systems, and their own private school for students with disabilities, Beacon Academy in Rustburg.

Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. Provides Musical Enjoyment for the Community

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern

 Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR) is on a mission to provide arts and entertainment that is accessible to all. Through their low-price tickets and Virginia Commission for the Arts’(VCA) PASSPORT partnership, anyone in the community can enjoy upcoming musical performances. 

LAYSi to Host Upcoming Events for Local Children

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern

When children are involved in group activities like soccer, basketball and tennis, their physical skills can increase, they help keep children healthy and active and even help their socialization. However, for many families it is expensive and hard to introduce their children to team sports. 

Mentors Make a Difference: Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Virginia

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern 

For some children, a stable home with caring guardians is a luxury. However, mentorship programs like Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Virginia seek to match children ages 6 - 16 with caring mentors who are a part of the Lynchburg community and beyond.

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!!