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Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discusses the state of homelessness report, the status of the low barrier shelter, an approval of a student housing development and the proposed 501 Cherry Avenue grocery store project.
Fire Marshall and Deputy Chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department Joe Phillips discussed the recruitment of women into the fire service as well as a new camp they have developed for young women and girls to learn about a career as first responder. He also discussed the collaboration between local emergency response agencies.
CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the current state of gas prices and how long this may last as well as recent job market statistics and more.
Sebastian Tephanel, the Chapter Service Officer/Treasurer for the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans or DAV, and Gary Becker, a member of the chapter and counselor discuss the important work of supporting all veterans in our community and more.
◦ For more information, visit their FB page @ DAV-Charlottesville and DAV33VA.org
◦ To donate directly to Chapter 33, please send a check to 1155 Seminole Trail/ P.O. Box 6816, Charlottesville, VA 22906
WINA Chief Education Analyst and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, Lee Elberson and Rachel McElroy, owner of Rachel McElroy Coaching and former special education teacher engage in a long form conversation regarding ways to help students manage their social -emotional health, and self-esteem amidst the pressure to perform academically and get into the college of their choice.
WINA’s Chief economic analyst, Dr. Edwin T. Burton, a professor of economics at UVA, discusses fuel prices, the burden on the middle class, interest rates, federal spending, property taxes and more.
The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discusses their new innovative speaker series geared at highlighting ways to improve muscle strength and bond density for better quality of life as we age.
Kate Kaminski, the Executive Director of the Albemarle County Police Foundation, and Eleanor Mower, the Executive Director of the Charlottesville Police Foundation, discuss the partnership with Tiger Fuel during the month of May to support their respective organizations.
The Chief Human Services Officer for Albemarle County discusses the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund implementation in the community, mental health, social services, other supportive programs and more.
The Executive Director of the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA discusses the services they provide that protect animals and ultimately people in our community as well as their latest fundraiser to support their impactful work.