On any given day, a Public Information Officer spends his or her time pitching stories to the media; fielding calls, developing PR strategies, writing, designing, …
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10,000 masks. That’s how many have been made and distributed since Blacksburg resident Carol Davis started the NRV Mask Makers Facebook Group in mid-March. The …
GiveLocalNRV, a project of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV), is a one-stop shop for giving easily and securely online to New …
GiveLocalNRV Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Capacity During COVID-19 Read More »
On August 22, the Dialogue on Race held its first Virtual Summer Summit, inviting the community to come together and learn about and confront the …
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In March 2020, before the first COVID-19 case was documented in Virginia, New River Health District Director Dr. Noelle Bissell and Blacksburg Police Chief Anthony …
NRV Public Health Task Force: Impactful Collaborations at a Critical Time Read More »
With a little creativity and a lot of partner support, the Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech continues to increase food access in the New River …
Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech Continues to Address Food Access During COVID-19 Read More »
Started in 2016 with support from the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, Thrive: The NRV’s Food Access Network works to expand access to …
Thrive Network Creates Comprehensive NRV Food Access Directory Read More »
In mid-March, Peter Macedo of Blacksburg Bagels got an unusual Facebook message from one of his customers. It read, “Hi! If I give you $600 …
Anonymous Donation Spurs Partnership between Blacksburg Bagels & Interfaith Food Pantry Read More »
In mid-March, the coronavirus was just beginning to reshape life in the NRV. No cases had yet been confirmed in the region, but many were …
The Blacksburg Farmers Market has been working diligently to safely keep the market open in the ever-changing landscape of COVID-related policies and guidelines. For many …
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As the NRV navigates the pandemic, The Millstone Kitchen and HazelBea Catering have been combining their efforts to put meals on the tables of neighbors …
Creating Local Win-Win-Wins during the Covid Crisis Read More »
Started in 2016, Thrive is focused on expanding access to healthy food in the New River Valley (NRV). Over 90 organizations play a direct or …