Angels of Assisi receives $30,000 grant from Rachael Ray Foundation Money to support $3 million capital campaign
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke animal shelter and pet clinic just got a major grant to support its lifesaving work.
The Rachael Ray Foundation awarded Angels of Assisi a $30,000 grant.
The money will support its $3 million capital campaign.
Money from the campaign will go toward replacing the outdated 4,000 square-foot community pet clinic and adoption center with a new 16,000 square-foot space.
The new facility will be located on the corner of Franklin Road and Elm Avenue in Roanoke.
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