They’ll offer free programs to children and adults, like robotics, coding, and welding to help them earn higher-paying jobs.

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine says he’s crafting legislation to promote better outcomes for young people, more education and workforce training.

‘We try to eliminThere was a lot of excitement in the air Friday afternoon at the Jubilee Family Development Center as kids get ready to go back to school in Lynchburg.ate excuses.’

It was a fun-filled afternoon of dancing, games, and winning prizes like back-to-school supplies; But Thursday’s event at Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Development Center had a strong message behind it.

If they reach their goal of $50,000 on April 28, they'll unlock a $50,000 matching gift.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A local astronaut is giving back to the Lynchburg community. Leland Melvin, a retired NASA astronaut, donated $10,000 to the Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg. Melvin included this message with his donation: “Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of explorers! Godspeed on the journey!”Leland Melvin, a local astronaut, donated $10,000 to Jubilee Family Development Center (WSLS)The $10,000 donation will support the center’s STEM program and Summer Enrichment Camp. He served as the co-chair on the White House’s Federal Coordination in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.)