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.
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Happy New Year! Before we rush into planning 2024, here's a look back at all of the ways you engaged with SHARE Greater Lynchburg in 2023!
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
With the increase in inflation and a tipping economy, more people are going hungry not just across the world, but also in our local communities.
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is on a mission to make sure that everyone has enough to eat by providing nutritious food, produce and more to local individuals and partner programs.
Written by Megan Huffman, Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Director of Community Outreach & SHARE Greater Lynchburg and Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
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.
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Although it is only November, organizations like Bedford Community Christmas Station (BCCS), start their Christmas preparations as early as Oct..
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.
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
HumanKind helps the community in a plethora of ways; from developing an Early Head Start child care center to helping feed families through their annual Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5K.