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Salvation Army Hope Has A Place kickoff event
Local Nonprofits
3 days ago
Salvation Army kicks off capital campaign with event in Charlottesville

The ‘Hope Has A Place’ campaign is aiming to raise the remaining $11 million needed to begin construction on the new ‘Center of Hope’ in Charlottesville.

Colorful pencils, scissors, and markers in yellow and metal buckets on a desk, ready for art class.
Albemarle County
1 week ago
ACPS Teacher Appreciation Week gets a boost from DonorsChoose, Loft

ACPS’s Family Council launched an official partnership in 2023, though teachers used the platform before that. In all, DonorsChoose has helped raise over $500,000 for county schools. 

Cosplay scene with a man in a tan Ghostbusters jumpsuit aiming a proton pack at a bright green monster prop beside a white truck at an outdoor event.
Local Nonprofits
2 weeks ago
‘Who ya gonna call?’: Virginia Ghostbusters club aims to expand in Charlottesville

The club celebrates the franchise while raising money for charities.

Education
2 weeks ago
STAB’s Nori Carter wins Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship

The organization awarded scholarships to students from all 11 of the city and county’s high schools.

Nighttime street concert: a bearded man in a denim vest sings into a microphone as a diverse crowd cheers under string lights outside a shop named Oyster House in the background.
Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
‘Brave conversations and bold actions’ mark 14th annual Tom Tom Festival

This year’s festival included more than 200 events spread over five days, with 400 artists and speakers featured and over 25,800 attendees.

Protester holding a blue sign that reads "I'M STICKING WITH MY UNION" at a rally, wearing a mask and headband.
Virginia Assembly
3 weeks ago
Local, state educators urge Spanberger to sign collective bargaining bill

The bill creates a public employee relations board, an impartial body that can hear disputes and render binding arbitration decisions.

Man in a suit and striped tie speaks into a handheld microphone at a banquet podium, with guests seated at tables nearby.
Local Nonprofits
3 weeks ago
Arc of Piedmont gala raises funds, awareness for people with developmental disabilities

Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.

Bicycle from Unsplash
Albemarle County
1 month ago
‘iCan Bike’ aims to teach individuals with disabilities how to bike

The program will run for the first time in Charlottesville this summer.

Foxfield presents a check to Camp Holiday Trails
Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Foxfield Races expands Camp Holiday Trails partnership

The racetrack expanded its philanthropic partnership with the nonprofit camp for five more years.

Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year 2026
Local Nonprofits
2 months ago
Local Boys & Girls Clubs host Virginia/DC Youth of the Year

The local clubs hosted the statewide round of the annual leadership competition, in addition to the state area council meeting for this year

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