written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Birth in Color LYH is an impactful organization that serves mothers and babies of color through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. SHARE Greater Lynchburg sat down with Miosha McDaniel, one of Birth in Color’s doulas, this week to talk more about the organization and the impacts its making on the community of Lynchburg.
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Last week, SHARE Greater Lynchburg shared a conversation that we had the honor to have with The Listening, Inc.’s Co-Executive Director of Operations and Outreach, Angelina Randolph. This week we are sharing the conversation we had with Keaira Reese, Co-Executive Director of Development and Programs for The Listening, Inc. In this conversation you will hear more about Keaira herself, the mission of the organization, and upcoming events.
We sat down with Angelina Randolph, the Co-Executive Director of Operations and Outreach for The Listening, Inc. The mission of The Listening, Inc. is to engage, change, and save lives through the performing arts through community engagement and youth programming.
SHARE Greater Lynchburg and the United Way of Central Virginia are teaming up to help you GIVE GOOD this Giving Tuesday, November 29!
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.
Building Bridges Productions Inc. will be hosting their Second Annual Talent Showcase and Fundraiser next Saturday, Nov. 12th to showcase young local talent and award winners with scholarships.
This organization was started by Janice Benejan in March 2016. “It was an inspiration because I remembered going through school and never having the opportunities to attend a performance club or anything like that,” says Benejan.
Written by Alyssa Wilson~ University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
In 2014, a woman named Cathie Cummins, a retired therapist, saw a need in her community for free assistive technology like wheelchairs, for disabled children and their families.
Written by Alyssa Wilson ~ University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Amazement Square was started as the City of Lynchburg’s very first children’s museum in 2001 after a council decided that a museum in the city would be an important asset to have and would serve the children of Lynchburg and beyond.
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF or Foundation) celebrated 50 years of service to the community on Wednesday. In 1971, an employee of Fidelity National Bank submitted an idea to form a Community Trust. This innovative idea arose at a time when there were not many community foundations in the nation, but it was well received.
Written by Alyssa Wilson ~ University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
The YMCA of Central Virginia is known to some as the place where members of the community can go to swim or use the gym, but the YMCA is more than just a gym.
The Y is a cause-driven organization of a dedicated community of men, women and children with a shared commitment and mission to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility.
