July 23, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Dieira Henderson
"The adventures I had were amazing and wonderful, but what I realize now as an adult is that God’s love and his truths were planted in me at such a young age." On June 13, former program participant Dieira Henderson shared her Abundant Life story with attendees of our 2nd Annual Art of Building Community benefit. Dieira's involvement spans 19 years, and includes Johnson Tutoring and Bible Club,...
June 28, 2019
STRIVE throws party for seventh graduating class
In what has become an annual tradition, nearly 50 people gathered at Trinity Presbyterian Church on June 12 to celebrate STRIVE's 18 mentoring pairs and it's seventh graduating class. After a welcome by STRIVE Assistant Coordinator Dylan Rosenthal and blessing by participant Joseph, guests enjoyed a meal catered by Wayside Chicken. Next, STRIVE participants and mentors took turns standing...
June 5, 2019
New partnership with UVA medical students a win-win
This year, through an exciting new partnership with UVA’s Social Issues in Medicine (SIM) course, first year medical students served as tutors in our Johnson Tutoring program. SIM gives the future doctors an opportunity to work with different populations in order to further develop important social skills and think about social determinants of health. Each week during the school year, six first...
May 29, 2019
Royal Girls Bake Sale
Come get some royal treats to support our Royal Girls at their bake sale this Saturday, June 1st from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Greenstone on 5th Community Center! The young ladies will be selling brownies and cupcakes to raise money for their trip to CitiKidz Camp in PA this summer. Please spread the word! Royal Girls Bake Sale Saturday, June 1st 1:00-3:00 PM Greenstone on 5th Community Center
May 8, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Robert Cunningham
As a pastor and an aspiring theologian, I have an ever-accruing list of men and women whom I long to learn from and emulate. One such figure is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As evidenced by the vast spectrum of ways in which Bonhoeffer is championed, quoted and appropriated, he is a complex figure to say the least. Perhaps his resistance to being constrained into a particular camp – theological,...
April 16, 2019
4th Annual Ramblin’ Rabbit 5K to benefit Dollars and $ense
We are honored that the Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club has chosen our Dollars and $ense program to be the beneficiary of its 4th Annual Ramblin' Rabbit 5K! We'd love for you to participate and help us spread the word! The race will occur Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day Weekend) at PVCC. See flyer below for more details and click on it to register!