Nonprofits & Giving Back

Created in 2006 by young musicians seeking a venue to perform, Fredericksburg All Ages empowers young musicians across the area by providing a platform by which they can listen to and share their…

Pouches Learns About the Power of Play
Healing PTSD can be a challenge for veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam. In Fredericksburg, Lance Sharp, Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator for Team…

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sings Andy Williams. The holiday season is upon us and while we are all wrapped up with the need to buy, buy, buy for our friends and family, I would…

What do you remember about your 18th birthday? A sense of freedom? A feeling that big things lay ahead?What allowed many of us to dream big and pursue goals as young adults was the strong…

BRENDA SAPANGHILA
“Every Child Deserves A Home.” That fundamental belief drives The Children’s Home Society of Virginia. Chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in 1900, The Children’s Home…

Established in 2006 in memory of Laila Rose Engh, The Laila Rose Foundation partners with Living Hope Adoptions to provide financial assistance to families adopting foreign born children with…

Cathy Weise, race director at the Ron Rosner YMCA, wants to inspire kids not enrolled in formal sports activities to try running this summer. “When I took over as race director two years ago, I…

by Christina KatzEvery parent has been there. You are attending a parent meeting for your child's class, sport or activity, and here it comes — the pitch to pull in parents to volunteer. If you…

by Amanda DanaherWhen Zena Hemp of Hartwood first became involved with Angel Tree, she only intended to buy a few holiday gifts for a senior in her community. But when she delivered the gifts, she…

by Amanda DanaherWhen Marisa arrived at the Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter (the Center) in Fredericksburg last year, she was at the lowest point in her life. The mother of two was pregnant,…