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SML Good Neighbors Cares for Children of Bedford and Franklin Counties
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Nestled in the heart of Smith Mountain Lake sits a nonprofit organization by the name of SML Good Neighbors. Year-round, SML Good Neighbors serves the children in Franklin and Bedford counties by teaching them good neighbor skills and setting them up for success.
Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn with Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg
We will gather at the GLTC Transfer Station Meeting Room (800 Kemper St, Lynchburg, VA 24501) for lunch and a time of sharing, followed by a presentation by Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg. The topic will be volunteer recruitment, appreciation and retention and Meals on Wheels is preparing takeaway tools for attendees.
CVACL Supports Seniors with 'Taste of the Derby' on May 6
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
After a two year COVID hiatus, the Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living (CVACL) is back for its ‘Taste of the Derby’ party on Saturday, May 6 from 4-9pm.
Local College Volunteers Collaborate to Plant Food Forest
written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
As a senior environmental science major at Randolph College, Eva Hey decided that she wanted to make a difference in her community for her senior project. After studying a heat map to determine what areas are in the highest heat index, Hey settled on the neighborhood of her former elementary school, R.S. Payne Elementary.
One Community, One Voice is Fueled by Volunteers and Dedication
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
After Lynchburg native, Dr. James Camm returned home from working in Alaska, he looked around his Lynchburg community to find that many of the problems were still present as they were before he relocated.
Mary Bethune Academy Reaps Benefits from Day of Caring
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
For the past 30 years, the United Way of Central Virginia has hosted Day of Caring, a day in which companies from the greater Lynchburg area take off from the work day and volunteer that time to assist local nonprofits.
Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Park View Community Mission
On Wednesday, April 19 from 12-1:30pm, we will gather at Park View Community Mission's Life Skills Institute (2323 Memorial Ave, Suite 26) for lunch and a time of sharing, followed by a presentation and tour.
Come take a deep dive on Park View Community Mission's six programs. You will leave with a thorough understanding of what PVCM offers, the referral processes, and how we, as nonprofit partners, can best collaborate together to strengthen our community.
Volunteering with Girls on the Run Promises the Chance to be Part of Something Special
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
When Gwenn Cheatwood’s third grade daughter expressed interest in joining her school’s Girls on the Run program, she jumped at the opportunity to become a volunteer coach. She kept coming back, season after season. Even after Cheatwood’s daughter aged out of the program, her passion for Girls on the Run continued to grow.
Preparing for the Summer: Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Summer Programming
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Camp Kum-Ba-Yah (CKBY) \Nature Center has been serving the children of the greater Lynchburg area for years, making impacts on hundreds of children year-round, but especially in the summer months.