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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Each year, Nelson 151 members come together during the holiday season to raise funds for local charitable organizations
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Brittany Morgan
The unit treats about 500 children annually
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Pat Thomas
RCPS has identified 386 students experiencing homelessness so far this school year.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2021 at 8:05 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
“I sure do appreciate everybody, God knows I do."
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Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 5:06 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
December 3 is the International Day of People with Disabilities. One provider goes above and beyond for those he supports.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Rachel Schneider
They're calling the initiative Operation Christmas
Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 at 10:23 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The group has given away 1,600 coats in the last five years.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 5:52 PM EST
|By Rachel Schneider
The tree displays the names of over 250 first responders and military who died in the line of duty this year.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
The yearly "Share the Warmth" initiative is making its way into police cruisers this winter.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Rachel Schneider
Over the past ten years, the event has raised about $60,000 for United Way.
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Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 6:29 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
United Way of Roanoke Valley participates in Giving Tuesday
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The theatre counts heavily on contributions to support events like this.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 5:57 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
It includes several symbols representative of Clifton Forge.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:57 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
They say many Lynchburg area nonprofits need funding right now, among other needs.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 6:39 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
”It’s a great way for us to share the word of Giving Tuesday and a good way for the community to come together and just do something nice for somebody."
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 6:38 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
It was the tenth anniversary of the run.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2021 at 6:35 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
They're bringing Christmas to over four hundred families that otherwise would have little, if anything, under the tree.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
They coordinate with county schools to find out who might need a coat, and then get coats and jackets to match the kids.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 6:17 PM EST
|By Will Thomas
The annual Drumstick Dash returned in-person on Thanksgiving Day this year. The event is hosted by the Atlantic Union Bank and supports the Rescue Mission of Roanoke.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
Salvation Army of Roanoke still needs people to adopt angels, and volunteers.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2021 at 5:15 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
Certain localities are offering incentives to shopping local.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Rachel Schneider
Families must fill out an online application and wish list by November 29th.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
There were around 7,000 racers this year.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 5:14 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The church began the initiative in 2003
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:24 PM EST
|By Janay Reece
Governor Northam recognized Mrs. Betty as a recipient of the 2021 volunteerism and community service outstanding senior volunteer award.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:53 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
They’re looking for five to seven people to serve.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Donations are encouraged.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 4:27 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
They're expecting to feed about 700 people this year - up from about 500 last Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:59 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The ice rink can hold 100 skaters at a time
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 7:20 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
The rivalry between Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia will put food on the table for many families in western Virginia.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 5:52 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
They took close to 2,000 pounds of pet food to the Bridge to Hope Food Pantry.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 4:20 PM EST
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Festival of Trees will go on through January 2.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 1:21 PM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
This year, Small Business Saturday will take place November 27.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 10:49 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The deadline to be considered for the drawing is November 30.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 5:26 PM EST
|By WDBJ7
There is no link between the cases outlined by police.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The Monacan Tribe has the most members in the state of Virginia.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 10:26 AM EST
|By Elizabeth Holmes
The IRC is calling on community members and organizations to help refugees find permanent housing and help families get basic necessities like groceries or clothing.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 9:47 AM EST
|By Sophia Borrelli
The goal is to raise two hundred thousand dollars this year both at the kettles and online.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:38 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
Students helped teachers and administrators pass out frozen turkeys.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:34 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The annual run is organized by the Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 5:58 PM EST
|By Rachel Schneider
Over $184,000 was distributed to 56 area nonprofits.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:37 AM EST
|By Will Thomas
On Wednesday night, Judah and his team stopped by Angels of Assisi for the second straight year to drop off a special gift.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 6:58 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
Saturday, the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum will host a Hammer-In, with members of the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association providing a day of demonstrations.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 11:04 AM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
Linens can be dropped off during normal business hours at the zoo admission gate
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Joe Dashiell
For almost 20 years, Home Instead Senior Care has organized 'Be a Santa to a Senior." This year the program will collect and distribute gifts for more than 1600 seniors.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 3:18 PM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
Mike Webb was a firefighter in Callaway for 35 years
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 1:17 PM EST
|By Brittany Morgan
The race is the Rescue Mission's largest single-day event of the year.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 6:25 PM EST
|By Ashley Boles
Procession for fallen officer Michael Chandler begins in Roanoke.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
The CFBRA brought them together at Jordan’s Point in Lexington for socially distanced check presentations.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Bruce Young
They’re putting out bins at a number of Rockbridge area businesses and other locations.