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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Celebrates 40 Plus Years of Fighting Food Insecurities Throughout the Region
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Celebrates 40 Plus Years of Fighting Food Insecurities Throughout the Region James Black Since 1981, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank has served the food and nutrition needs of the community throughout the Lynchburg region, aiding Park View Community Mission, the Agape Center, Lynchburg Daily Bread, and Timberlake United Methodist Church. First…
Read MoreMember Monday: New London Steakhouse
Copyright 2021 New London Steak House Member Monday: New London Steakhouse James Black Today’s #Member Monday is New London Steak House!! Need a taste of country dining and home-cooked steak cuisine as summer fades and fall rolls in? Well, New London Steak House has got you covered! Located in Forest, Virginia, and owned by the…
Read MoreThe Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Gives Back to Region Through Grants & Scholarships
The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Gives Back to Region Through Grants & Scholarships James Black Consisting of 275 special and unrestricted funds, managed by The Bank of America, BB&T and Sun Trust (Now Truist), Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions, The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation provides for the administration and the investment of gifts and bequests…
Read MoreMember Monday: C.O.B.R.A Self-Defense VA
Copyright 2021 C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense VA Member Monday: C.O.B.R.A Self-Defense VA James Black Combining experience in law enforcement, close-quarter combat techniques, martial arts, and the psychology of criminal intent, the Combat Objective Battle Ready Applications, or C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense, for short, is a highly effective combat training system in real-world situations where individual survival is on the…
Read MoreAppomattox County Boosts Local Tourism Through Outdoor Recreation & Historical Landmarks
Copyright 2021 Appomattox County EDA Appomattox County Boosts Local Tourism Through Outdoor Recreation & Historical Landmarks James Black Located within a day’s drive of major population centers along the eastern seaboard of the United States, Appomattox County, located about twenty miles southwest of Virginia’s geographic center, is one of the Lynchburg region’s most historic communities. As…
Read MoreThe YWCA of Central Virginia Strives to Produce Lasting Institutional Change by Eliminating Racism & Empowering Women
The YWCA of Central Virginia Strives to Produce Lasting Institutional Change by Eliminating Racism & Empowering Women James Black For over a hundred years, YWCA Central Virginia has been serving the women, children, & families of Central Virginia by growing and adapting to meet the various needs of the communities they are seeking to impact.…
Read MoreMember Monday: Pepsi Beverages Company-Lynchburg
Member Monday: Pepsi Beverages Company-Lynchburg James Black Today’s #MemberMonday is Pepsi Beverages Company-Lynchburg! As one of the nation’s premier beverage can makers and refreshment providers, Pepsi Beverages Company-Lynchburg is focused on unleashing the broader company’s full potential by pivoting towards sustainable accelerated growth and embracing a new mission and vision for PepsiCo’s success in what…
Read MoreThe Lynchburg Community Action Group Helps Community Members Throughout the Region Kickstart Their Future
The Lynchburg Community Action Group Helps Community Members Throughout the Region Kickstart Their Future James Black Since 1965, The Lynchburg Community Action Group, a nonprofit organization whose primary focus has been to provide a variety of services and programs to the citizens of the Lynchburg region, has provided direct assistance to families and individuals in…
Read MoreMember Monday: Back to School Supplies & Locations!!
Copyright 2021 University of Lynchburg Member Monday: Back to School Supplies & Locations!! James Black It’s time to start gearing up for back to school season across the Lynchburg region! The following educational institutions across the community, as well as the entire Lynchburg City Schools system, are gearing up to host in-person learning again, some…
Read MoreAmherst County Economic Development Supports Scenic Getaways for Adventurers of All Ages
Amherst County Economic Development Supports Scenic Getaways for Adventurers of All Ages James Black Sponsored by a lucrative partnership with the Amherst County County Office of Economic Development, Amherst County’s Parks and Recreation Department “advances parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that advance the quality of life for all people.” Located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Amherst county conveniently offers…
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