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Feature: Amazement Square Becomes the First Museum in Virginia to Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) has named Amazement Square a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), marking the first Museum in Virginia to earn this accolade. The CAC designation is granted to organizations that have completed training and certification to better serve autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors.

How Lynchburg Grows Will Expand their Mission with the $100K GLCF Century Fund

 

Written by Carrie Eobbi, Liberty University Intern 

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced their 2023 winner for the annual $100,000 Century Fund to be Lynchburg Grows.

Lynchburg Grows is a nonprofit farm located in the middle of the city of Lynchburg. Lynchburg Grows works with the community to provide access to healthy, locally grown food as well as provide jobs to disabled community members.

Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Miriam's House

Join us for our July Peer-to-Peer Lunch and Learn at Miriam's House on July 19, Noon-1:30pm! We will gather at 409 Magnolia Street for lunch and a time of sharing, followed by a presentation on the homeless coalition that MH has led for the past 25 years. Executive Director Sarah Quarantotto and Homeless System Coordinator Sarah Fuentes will be presenting.

We will conclude with a tour of Miriam's House. SHARE Greater Lynchburg will provide lunch.

United Way of Central Virginia Announces Nonprofit Incubator

Written by Carrie Eobbi, Liberty University Intern 

United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to addressing social issues & has been serving the community for over 100 years. UWCV believes in the vision of a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential & attain self-sufficiency.