Tag: virginia community
"The local chambers...it's marketplace driven, it takes on the needs of the community it serves" states Mike Kuhns, President and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. With 500,000 in population and 4 major military installations, this chamber...
The Academy of Music is the only non profit independent music school in the Hampton Roads area. The Suzuki Program, originating from mid-20th century with the idea of learning music as one learns a native language, instructs students aged...
Goodwill Industries is helping those in the community with disabilities to receive training to achieve their greatest level of independence. Whether to assist in preparation for employment or simply community embracement, this great program is providing a much needed...
"We ask so much of our Military men and women, and they continue to give so much without complaint... but still have found time within their communities to volunteer as well" states Carlos Hopkins, Secretary of Veterans and Defense...
Upgrading a historic building that provides so much to a community is a no brainer. "The foundation itself does 3 things for the community" states Cyrus Pace, Executive Director of Jefferson Center. "It does our programming, of course our...
Twenty-five research teams working in brain research, cardio vascular disease, and various biomedical issues now have a brand new facility to further the progress. "Rehabilitating children's brains after injury or stroke, cerebral palsy... we have a research program that's...
If someone is a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault, not knowing where to turn can be a scary thing. The YWCA of South Hampton Roads provides courage, strength and support. The Crisis Response Program is a 24...
"This is actually a problem we created" says Commonwealths Attorney Thomas Bowers. "Patients demanded more pain medication, the medical community responded.....this addictive medication.....the whole culture of what we were doing changed." The supply and demand of the 80's and...
