Stories

Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) Celebrates Local Changemakers

Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is making strides towards change and inclusivity across the Commonwealth throughout schools, businesses and communities. They don’t only work to make a change, but to celebrate the changemakers of the community as well.

What is the VCIC? 

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! 

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. 

Nominate a GIVE GOOD Ambassador Today!

GIVE GOOD in our local community this November! #GivingTuesday is coming up on Tuesday, November 28!

The mission of Giving Tuesday is to spread radical generosity across our local community. Neighbors can GIVE GOOD with a $5 donation, by volunteering, joining a board, or even working for a nonprofit! So let's celebrate everyone who is out there living GIVE GOOD in Central Virginia this season. 

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at United Way of Central Virginia

Join us on November 15th for our Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn hosted by United Way of Central Virginia at 1010 Miller Park Square in Lynchburg. Learn about UWCV's programs and impact in our community, and get an introduction to the United Way's 2023 ALICE report. ALICE stands for "Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed", and it represents the target populations that many of our nonprofits serve.

Lunch will be provided by SHARE Greater Lynchburg and Freedom First.

DO GOOD WORK

LOOKING FOR A JOB IN OUR LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR?

No matter what cause you are interested in, you have the ability to use your talents to help further a local nonprofit's mission. Find a job that interests you and DO GOOD work!

BELOW IS A LIST OF OPEN, PAID POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS. 
To submit job openings at your organization, send a link to info@sharegreaterlynchburg.org.
 

SHARE Fall Mixer

SHARE Fall Mixer
The Flour District
Wednesday, October 4
4-6pm
REGISTER HERE
SHARE Greater Lynchburg seeks to Magnify, Equip and Connect our local nonprofit community. Come join us for a complimentary cocktail reception and meet other nonprofit leaders! Learn about SHARE Greater Lynchburg's upcoming GIVE GOOD #LYHGives campaign and how your organization can take part!

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!!