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Empowering Neurodivergent Voters: Vote the Spectrum VA Helps Make Elections Accessible for All
As someone who self-identifies as neurodivergent, Andrew Markwalter understands the difficulties of navigating systems that weren’t exactly built…
Four Virginia-Based Nonprofits Serving the Hispanic/Latino Community
According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population is the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority,…
Circle Center Adult Day Services: Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Care
By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older, marking the first time such a large…
Sylvia’s Sisters Fighting Period Poverty in Central Virginia
“Hey, do you have a pad?” For school-aged menstruators, that gut-sinking feeling of starting your period without the…
The Faison Center Invites You to Kick Up Your Heels at Wine Women & Shoes Fundraiser
By showcasing an evening of stilettos and varietals from top winemakers, The Faison Center is setting up the…
Virginia Banks and the VBA Education Foundation Awards $10,000 Scholarships to 11 Community College Students
The Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation, in collaboration with four Virginia banks, is contributing $110,000 to support 11…
Back to School: Three Virginia Nonprofits Supporting Students
Back-to-school season is well underway. Now, and year-round, several Virginia nonprofits are hard at work ensuring students have…
REAL LIFE Conference Strives to Reduce Community Violence
With the rise of violence and younger Americans dying by violence, the importance of using new research and innovative…
Music to Your Ears: A Place to Be Touches Lives with Music Therapy
Music speaks a universal language. From a catchy melody to a dynamic guitar riff or powerful drum solo,…
Blue Sky Fund; Outdoors Without Judgement
In a world where everything in our lives seems to revolve around a screen, a local nonprofit seeks…