Carilion is partnering with Roanoke Valley organizations to conduct a comprehensive health survey. Please take time to complete the survey. The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete.
The information you provide will be confidential and your name and address will not be linked to any of the information collected.

Click the link below to access the survey. Thank you.

http://inspired.cc/rvhs

Roanoke Times, 2/12/2012

By: Sammi Rader and Pamela Kestner

Rader is co-chair of Family Violence Coordinating Council and program coordinator of TAP-Sabrina’s Place. Kestner is president of the Council of Community Services.

In Virginia, ever 84 minutes a child is abused or neglected and every eight days a child dies from abuse or neglect. Child abuse and neglect has a ripple effect in our community - impacting success in school, higher health care costs, costs related to removing children from homes. But, of course, the most significant cost is the cost to our children – losing their innocence, losing a sense of security and warmth and, at times losing their lives.

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Roanoke Times, Editorial Piece

The Roanoke Times: Local PR professionals recognized for commitment to the profession

12/16/2011

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As some of you know, the Virginia Network of Nonprofit
Organizations (VANNO) terminated operations last year. Several organizations
from various parts of the state have been meeting to explore the creation of a
new group – Nonprofit Virginia – which will immediately focus on
legislative issues impacting nonprofits and those families and individuals
served by nonprofits. Long-term the group is looking to provide on-going
advocacy and support of nonprofits. Our local colleague, Julie Swanson,
President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services has been playing a key role in
the development of Nonprofit Virginia.

The Council of Community Services’ Nonprofit Resource Center
will keep you informed as this effort develops.

Dr. Lorraine Lange

The Roanoke Times: Roanoke County schools chief Lorraine Lange garners respect, recognition

12/14/2011

By: Courtney Cutright

Lorraine Lange, Virginia Association of School Superintendents’ 2011 Superintendents of the Year recipient is now in the running for a national award.  She is in the running for the American Association of School Administrators’ 2012 National Superintendent of the Year. The winner will be revealed in February at the National Conference on Education in Houston.

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Daniel Summerlin

2011 Legal Elite Profile – Virginia Business

11/30/2011

Congratulations to Dan Summerlin, Wood Rogers, PLC, on being featured in Virginia Business Magazine as one of the top 2011 Legal Elite.

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Thriving Communities Institute Article – Valley Business Front Magazine

By Randolph Walker

Executive Summary:

The Thriving Communities conference, held in September at the Hotel Roanoke, sought to bring governments, nonprofits and businesses together to find solutions that will work in the “new normal.”

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Click here to read the full article starting on page 50 in the December 2011 issue of the Valley Business Front Magazine: COMMUNITY INSPIRATION

The theme for the 2011 World AIDS Day is “Leading with Science, Uniting for Action.” Many activities are being planned around the globe to observe this event. For some simple, powerful, and engaging ways to take action around World AIDS Day, visit the AIDS.gov World AIDS Day Web page.

You can also participate in AIDS.gov’s Facing AIDS 2011 for World AIDS Day photo sharing initiative. By putting a face and a voice to AIDS, you can help promote HIV testing and decreasing stigma around HIV. Learn more.

The Drop-In Center & World AIDS Day

In observance of World AIDS Day, the Drop-In Center is focused on Getting to Zero. Zero AIDS related deaths. Zero Discrimination. Zero New Infections. The Center is offering free Oral HIV testing along with a $5.00 gift card incentive to the first 25 people tested. The Roanoke City Health Department will also be participating by providing free STD screenings.

 Click here for more information about the Drop-In Center.

Kestner speaks on the importance of quality child care. Programs like Child Care Link and Smart Beginnings of Greater Roanoke make it easier to find quality child care that ensures necessary skills to excel in school. Governor Bob McDonnell has proclaimed August as “School Readiness Month” encouraging everyone “to recognize that high quality early childhood experiences are essential to produce the next generation of productive, effective workers, which will lead to the future prosperity of Virginia.”

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A local AIDS and HIV Testing Clinic is asking the community for help