Stories

Society of St. Andrew Celebrates One Billion Pounds of Donated Food Since 1979

The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) is a national hunger relief organization that was founded in 1979 in Big Island, Virginia by two United Methodist ministers - Ray Buchanan and Ken Horne. The founders identified the ongoing problems of hunger and food waste and resolved to do something about it. Farmers and growers were asked to donate their surplus or unmarketable crops.

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Roads to Recovery

Join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 12-1:30pm for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn hosted by Roads to Recovery.

Attendees will hear about history and programs from Executive Director Sandy Kanehl and David Lewis & Kylee Howes, Men's and Women's Program Managers.

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

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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. 

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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. 

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