Food for thought
One in six people in Charlottesville struggle with hunger, meaning the need for organizations like Loaves & Fishes—which provides free groceries to families and individuals in need—is immense. The nonprofit […]
All the pretty horses
Talk about a gift that keeps on giving: In 2006, local philanthropist Fred Scott donated an antique carousel to the Virginia Discovery Museum, which oversaw its installation on the Downtown […]
A personal touch
Seven years ago, Tikara Cannon went into labor nine weeks before her twins were due. That day, she learned her daughters would be born on a military base in Nevada, […]
Trash to treasure
After giving birth to her daughter, artist and art teacher Sarah Sweet decided to get more serious about doing good for the future of the planet. She launched The Scrappy […]
Intergenerational ties
In 2011, the Jefferson Area Board for Aging—a nonprofit serving older adults, disabled individuals, and caregivers in the Charlottesville area—was inspired to create its own preschool, after a Montessori school […]
A vroom of one’s own
After receiving news that his wife was in remission from cancer, antique car enthusiast Mike Baldauf wanted to give back to UVA Cancer Center, the very place that helped save […]
Free ride
Access to public transportation is a cornerstone of a healthy community. But for those for whom travel-by-CAT is difficult, Jaunt fills in the gaps—and has since 1975. The curb-to-curb demand-response […]
Organize to revolutionize
Breakfast is one of The Haven’s largest expenses, so Bellamy Shoffner coordinated the collection and donation of thousands of eggs and gallons of coffee for the Charlottesville day shelter. Like […]
Borderless patrol
When Edgar Lara moved to Charlottesville 10 years ago, he soon learned two things. One, the Latinx community was isolated. Two, a tiny, brand new local organization, Sin Barreras, was […]
Gardens galore
In honor of her late husband Ray “Junior” Arroyo, who loved to garden, local resident Terri Arroyo teamed up with her daughters to open Plant Studio last fall. The Downtown […]