The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announced that it is reopening a food pantry for its ROA Federal employees who have been impacted by the partial government shutdown.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a food pantry for its ROA Federal employees.
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and local school divisions are once again teaming up with Walmart to help students start the year off strong. The “Load the Bus” school supply drive returns August 1st through 3rd.
Carilion Children’s is reaching out to the community for help in replenishing their toy supply for children in the hospital. Donations are being accepted at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center now through March 31.
The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.
The non-profit, Gleaning for the World was set up right in front of Sam’s Club in Lynchburg on Friday to gather donations for their Helping our Neighbors program.
Angels of Assisi is asking for the community’s help after rescuing dogs and puppies from harsh weather conditions in West Virginia.
A nonprofit that primarily helps people with mental health gave back to the community in an effort to keep everyone warm this winter.
Change for Change Caring Meters collect money and once they save $1,000, the organization donates it to a local organization in need.
The seventh annual Bowl-a-thon was the main fundraiser for Katie’s Place, a program that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Parkway Brewing Co. has always been big on giving back to the community and through their Pints with a Purpose events on Wednesdays, the brewing company donates a dollar of every pint they sell that day to a local non-profit.
While there is a surplus of cheer everywhere you go this holiday season, the American Red Cross is dealing with a serious blood donation deficit.
With Giving Tuesday now here, people might want to donate money to a good cause, but simply might not have much of it lying around.
The Lynchburg-based nonprofit runs the Clothing Connection, which provides a retail-shopping experience. Every item is donated and free.
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Mister Goodies is offering a free ice cream cone to anyone who donates a stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Brigade that evening from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
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ROANOKE, Va. – The need for diapers lasts all year long, but it’s even greater due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of the Roanoke Valley, or CHIP, put out a request on Facebook to ask for diaper donations. A baby needs an average of 100 diapers a month and 1 in 3 families report not having enough diapers. In response, a... Posted by CHIP of Roanoke Valley on Friday, January 22, 2021A baby needs an average of 100 diapers a month and a third of families don’t have enough, according to the organization. “Children that are in soiled diapers tend to have higher rates of abuse, higher rates of diaper infection, yeast infection, etc,” said the organization’s COO, Autumn Lavering.
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One child in particular really stood out: A boy who decided he wanted to give back to the community for his 9th birthday. Erica Gamboa said her son, Mason, wanted to use his birthday this year to help out locally. That’s when the idea of a canned food drive came in. “We were able to collect $485, and also a lot of canned goods,” Gamboa said. The canned goods Mason collected on his birthday.
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No Kid Hungry has a plan to feed them, but we need your help.”Yes, it’s a group called No Kid Hungry -- and it appears to be the perfect place place to turn. With your help, we’ll continue to remove any obstacles to get kids the food they need," the group’s website said. We can’t stress this one enough: The American Red Cross needs you. Help patients like Robert today: https://t.co/iJpVmoWxZy pic.twitter.com/xXHbVPOkto — American Red Cross (@RedCross) March 18, 2020Don’t be nervous about giving blood. The Red Cross issued a news release about its need for blood on March 10.
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