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Thursday, November 12
Nonprofits & Giving Back
By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy It’s easy to find a new best friend to foster or adopt by checking out the available cats and dogs on the Fredericksburg SPCA website. As the Fredericksburg SPCA helps…
Helping Financially Challenged Students Get to College
By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyStudents in Louisa, Orange and Spotsylvania counties with dreams of attending college can reach their goals through…
By Chris Jones Since March 30, Virginians have been under a temporary stay at home order due to COVID-19. The change interrupted our businesses, our schools, our outside entertainment and…
By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyWith a mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community, the Rappahannock United Way (RUW) continues to be a beacon of light in its response to…
In the years since we opened our doors in Spotsylvania County in 2003, the Ron Rosner Family YMCA has grown to become a hub of family activities in this growing part of the Fredericksburg…
By Chris JonesThis month marks the 20th anniversary of Fredericksburg Parent & Family magazine.I first came into contact with FredParent, as it’s known, in the fall of 2000. I worked as a…
By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyDomestic violence victims have a place to turn for help—a port in the storm—at Empowerhouse of Fredericksburg. The nonprofit organization offers many free, confidential…
Parents should not wait to access services because of the Covid-19 shutdown
During the first three years of life, a child’s brain is growing rapidly, with nerve cells forming connections that lay…
By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy When gardening behind her Charles Street home in Fredericksburg, Laura Shepherd* found children in the neighborhood enjoyed helping. She gave them land to nurture and saw…
By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyThe Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) focuses on motivating kids to lead healthy, active lifestyles through the world of running. When founder and president of Pattison…