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THRIVE Peninsula Receives Community-Impact Grant From Lowe’s
NEWPORT NEWS-Lowe’s has announced that THRIVE Peninsula’s future headquarters is one of 100 community projects to be completed this year as part of Lowe’s Hometowns, the company’s largest-ever community impact program. Launched in 2022, Lowe’s Hometowns is a five-year,...
Staffing Issues Continue To Plague Nonprofit Organizations
NEWPORT NEWS – Nonprofit organizations have long struggled with staffing, and the pandemic didn’t help.
According to PB Mares, a CPA and consulting firm, the nonprofit sector lost 13.2 percent of its workforce in the first three months of the...
Dominion Energy Provides New Enrichment Area For Peninsula SPCA Dogs
NEWPORT NEWS—On Wednesday, June 28, volunteers from Dominion Energy brought trucks, tools, equipment, materials, and volunteers to create a new “enrichment” area for the temporary residents of the Peninsula SPCA.
This marks the second partnership between Dominion Energy and the...
Peninsula SPCA Celebrating 85 Years Of Saving Lives
NEWPORT NEWS—The Peninsula SPCA will celebrate 85 years of helping people and pets in Hampton Roads by hosting a special Open House Birthday Party on Saturday, July 15 from noon to 3pm. The event will be held at the...
Sister Cities Newport News Welcomes Newest International Partner
NEWPORT NEWS-Sister Cities Newport News (SCNN) held its 13th Annual International Breakfast from 8am to 9am on Friday, June 16, at the David Student Ballroom at Christopher Newport University. This year’s breakfast was open to the public to witness...
Friends Of Dragon Run Honoring Its Empress
MIDDLESEX – Teta Kain’s appreciation of the wonders and beauty of Dragon Run began with her first trip on the Middle Peninsula watershed more than 30 years ago. She has since led more than 1,000 kayak trips down the...
Local Pilots Help Rescue Animals Stay Out Of Harm’s Way
WILLIAMSBURG—Three years ago, local psychiatrist Dr. Rick Campana started the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Virginia and set it up as a nonprofit to help save dogs from high-kill shelters. A high kill shelter is one that frequently euthanizes good...
Ferguson Cares Announces Impact Grant Program
NEWPORT NEWS—To sustain that their culture is grounded in their commitment to prioritize the care and wellbeing of their associates, customers, and communities, Ferguson is once again offering impact grants this year. Over the past two years, Ferguson has...
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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities
HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history,...
Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener
WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child.
“I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said....
Cups And Claws Café Celebrating One-Year Anniversary
NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with...
Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces Promotions And New Staff Members
WILLIAMSBURG—The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) recently announced community partnerships, an extended strategic plan, staff promotions, and new staff members.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate...