Bee a Helper: Blue Ridge Conservation Celebrates National Pollinator Week
Written by Anna Dodge, James Madison University Summer 2024 Intern
Stories
Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!
CASA of Central Virginia is in Need of Volunteers
Written by Anna Dodge, James Madison University Summer 2024 Intern
The Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA workers, of Central Virginia are in need of volunteers to help the ever growing need of representing the voices of children in the court setting. CASA recruits, trains, and supports their volunteers who specialize in advocating for the needs of children who have been abused or neglected and are going through the court system.
Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at the Jones Memorial Library
Join us on Thursday, June 20 from 12-1:30pm for our SHARE Greater Lynchburg Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn hosted by Jones Memorial Library. We will enjoy presentations from both Jones Memorial Library and The Pierce Street Gateway and Pierce Street Community Garden and learn about their past collaborations.
New Lynchburg Public Library Downtown Location Grand Opening
Written by Lucy White, 2024 E.C. Glass High School Summer Intern
A new chapter is beginning at what some have called “the busiest corner in Lynchburg.” The Lynchburg Public Library, with locations on Memorial Avenue, and previously at City Hall, is welcoming a new location at the corner between Twelfth and Church Street, the former Visitor Center.
New and Improved Amherst Location Grows Johnson Health Center Community
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
CVALC: "Can I Interest You In An Island?"
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
CraveABLEs Serves Sweet Treats and Sweeter Smiles
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
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?
YWCA Central Virginia Fulfilling Their Mission Through Outreach
Written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
Volunteers Make World Help's Mission a Reality
written by Alyssa Wilson, University of Lynchburg Bonner Intern
For 32 years, World Help has been serving countries around the globe from right here in Lynchburg, Virginia, as a humanitarian aid organization sending lifesaving supplies to over 20 nations annually.
World Help sends over 80 containers a year of lifesaving aid. The main mission of the organization is “to bring help and hope” by meeting physical needs and shipping supplies such as clothing, hygiene items, mattresses, food, medical supplies and more.