Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Center raises $50,000 to build new STEM Center An anonymous donor challenged the nonprofit to a matching-gift program
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Thanks to an anonymous donor, one Lynchburg organization is a major step closer to turning dreams into reality.
The Jubilee Family Development Center is building a STEM center.
Dr. Sterling Wilder, executive director of Jubilee, says they just raised $50,000 after one supporter challenged the nonprofit to a matching-gift program .
The new facility will be used to teach manufacturing and other basic skills for children and adults.
“Lynchburg has a 24% poverty rate. Our goal is to drop that poverty rate by giving them better jobs that have a sustaining and profitable wage. And the way they can do that is getting into the manufacturing technologies,” said Dr. Wilder.
We’re told Jubilee still needs about $20,000 to complete construction, and they hope to hold a ribbon-cutting event next month.
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
About the Author Tim Harfmann headshot
Tim Harfmann joined the 10 News team in September 2020 and works at the station's Lynchburg bureau.
Virginia Judge blocks statewide enforcement of new gun laws Roanoke council member Volosin apologizes after comment to Nash described as racially charged Lynchburg urges voluntary water conservation as regional drought deepens Blacksburg businesses feel the squeeze this summer as student population departs Venomous snakes on Virginia trails — how to stay safe this summer USA Cycling National Championships wrap up in Roanoke, leaving a lasting impact Pirates Days returns to Smith Mountain Lake for 13th year with new venue 10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw breaks down Friday's wildfire smoke Former Gretna Hawks bring free football camp, cookout and community back home USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships kicks off in Roanoke Virginia Tech student’s mother sues Blacksburg, officer after fatal crash City of Roanoke to remove all Raven Shot Detection devices after many installed without correct approval More than 500 pairs of socks donated at Sock Night at the Salem Fair 🎉 Mill Mountain Zoo marks 74 years Fourth of July copper theft leaves Danville residents without power in 100+ degree heat Amtrak delays trains during extreme heat to prevent track buckling in Roanoke Active police investigation underway at Roanoke dog daycare Valley View Mall sees new retailers & local businesses Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theft Local gun stores impacted by Virginia’s assault weapons ban Previous video Next video
