Rocky Mount, VA- WDB7.com
Reporter Elizabeth Harrington from WDBJ7 reported on the proposed budget cuts that would cut the Project Discovery program.
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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 9:18 AM - Categories: Member News
Virginia Community Action Partnership 2011 Annual Report is now available for viewing or download (PDF). If you need additional copies please email the VACAP office by clicking the Contact Us tab.
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:23 AM - Categories: Member News
Washington Post- January 7, 2012
"We can and must do better for our neighbors with the greatest needs", said Margaret Thaxton of the county's Community Action Advisory Board. Dozens of residents asked their representatives to fight for public education and social services....
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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:47 AM - Categories: Member News
Galax, Va.- Galax Gazette
The Rooftop Community Action Program's Toy Shop opened on Monday and accepts new and gently used, unwrapped toys. The toys will be distributed throughout the holiday season and will make Christmas merrier for many little ones in the community.
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Carroll County, VA- The Carroll News
"On Thursday, Rooftop of Virginia Board of Directors named Christine R. Thompson as Interm Executive Director. Thompson brings over 30 years of community action program experience to her new role," writes Allen Worrell in The Carroll News.
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Buckingham, VA- The Farmville Herald
"Yes, in this day of iPhones and Facebook, there are people right here in this rural community and others like it, who do not have indoor plumbing," writes Tana Knott in an article for The Farmville Herald. Southeast RCAP is the non-profit organization that provided the assistance for new homeowner Ray Sudesberry.
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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 11:21 AM - Categories: Member News
NBC News 29- Charlottesville VA
The valley's four largest sources of charitable dollars are now working together to make a bigger impact. The Community Foundation, the United Way, Community Action of Staunton Augusta and Waynesboro (CAPSAW) and the Augusta Health Foundation have introduced a common grant application.
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