Nonprofits & Giving Back

With the holiday season upon us, it the time of year we reflect back and we look forward. we have spent 2016 sharing with you various local organizations that are in need of your help and support….

We love Thanksgiving! Do you know what else we love? You guessed it: Leftovers. It's been a few days, though. The same old plate of mashed potatoes, turkey, and stuffing is starting to get…

A concern I have heard from many parents during the election season that just passed is, “What will we tell our children?” Many times the behavior I see promoted in popular culture, Hollywood,…

Each year, thousands of abused and neglected children experience joy, growth and healing in the homes of special parents who share their time, energy and love. With proper training, support and…

It often feels as if everyone wants a piece of us—our time, our talents and our money. In this age of social media, the needs that exist not just locally, but globally, impact us every time we…

What is a Service Dog?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a Service Dog as a dog that is trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability. The public often confuses…

Each year for Earth Day, Marstel-Day’s employees follow a company tradition of getting out into the community to volunteer on a variety of environmental projects—allowing the company to give back…

The Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center works to reduce the trauma that child victims of abuse face by coordinating and strengthening the community response to the abuse. The agency provides a…

by Susan LarsonRappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters (RBBBS) matches — called Bigs and Littles — meet once a week, for at least an hour or two. For some considering the volunteer opportunity, this…

KIMBERLY BLAKEREvery year thousands of dogs are turned over to animal shelters because they were given as a gift without first consulting the gift recipient, or families discover they brought home…