Sally Rose is a fighter. As a musician, they front the defiant rock band Shagwüf. As an activist, they’re a vocal supporter of marginalized communities. They’re also, like, an actual fighter. In 2019, Rose fused their love of martial arts and feminism into Fight Like a Grrrl Club, a nonprofit organization offering free self-defense workshops […]
For the last two decades, local folks knew who to call with their plumbing problems: Mr. Faucet. From his first forays into pipes and toilets, Mr. Faucet gradually branched out to become a general bathroom handyman. And his success was all word of mouth (and lately, Nextdoor). “I never had to advertise,” says Mr. Faucet, […]
For 10 years, Debra Weiss worked as a game-show producer at a company that provided a network of live, online trivia games in bars, hotels, and restaurants. So when Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle wanted to pivot from an adult spelling bee to a different annual fundraiser, Weiss had some ideas. “I know a lot about […]
Not to stress you out, but have you peeked inside your garbage can lately? It’s gross. Months of trash crumbs and leaky bags have built up and baked in the hot sun. Charlottesville Bin Cleaners aren’t bothered—the cleaning company rolls up to the curb and hits that stinky can with 200-degree pressurized water to remove […]
There’s work, there’s home, and then there’s…a third place. Third Place Thursdays offers a monthly gathering built around a simple idea: a space beyond home and work. Hosted at Bar Botanical by Lynsie Steele, the meetup invites women to drop in, connect, and share experiences. The 6pm start is loose by design—arrive, order via QR […]
When Kari Lamb tried to coax Foster, Piedmont CASA’s resident skittish stray cat, closer to her one afternoon, she had an aha moment: This is what foster-care children often go through. “Despite the compassion and consistency offered … some kids remain understandably hesitant to trust or connect,” says Lamb, the nonprofit’s recruitment and training coordinator. […]