The Family Violence Coordinating Council, a standing committee of the Council of Community Services, is pleased to announce they will be hosting Intimate Partner Violence 101 on Friday, June 7, 2013, 8:30 AM-4:00PM. The cost to attend this training is $25.00, this includes a boxed lunch. The training will be held at the Roanoke Police [...]

Check out this read-worthy article in The Roanoke Times! Volunteer patches lives a bit at a time Brian Wilson’s been refurbishing old computers and giving them to kids, schools and nonprofit agencies for four years. So far hes refurbished over 100 computers! Way to go Brian! We’re feeling totally inspired! Are you? If so, we [...]

We are excited to announce that we will receive $5,000 in January 2013 from the Norfolk Southern Foundation. This money will provide funding for our continued efforts with the homeless system in the Roanoke Valley. Norfolk Southern Foundation received a record number of grants for 2013 funding, requesting over $15M. $2M funding dollars were available. [...]

Changes are happening at the Council of Community Services! As you may have heard, our President, Pam Kestner is leaving the Council of Community Services… but it’s only temporary. Pam has been selected by Governor McDonnell to fill a new position as the Homeless Outcomes Coordinator within the Office of the Secretary of Health & Human Services. [...]

Governor Robert “Bob” McDonnell has proclaimed May 11th as Early Childhood Professional’s Day in Virginia.  

Nonprofit Resource Center Spring 2012 Courses Announced If you’re looking for skills in specific areas of nonprofit management, then explore what the NRC has to offer. Classes are open to everyone including nonprofit management, staff, directors, volunteers, and other interested individuals. Click here for full course list. Click here for registration!

Panelists pushed the need to educate the Roanoke community about awareness. By Sheila Ellis and Miranda Beck The Roanoke Times The heart-wrenching story of toddler Aveion Lewis garnered national attention and inspired a gathering of child advocacy groups and the Roanoke Valley community to discuss child abuse awareness and resources Tuesday night. About 100 parents, [...]

Carilion Clinic is working with leaders in the Roanoke Valley to learn more about your health care needs. Help improve our community’s health by sharing your input on current health issues and challenges. Carilion is partnering with Roanoke Valley organizations to conduct a comprehensive health survey. Please take time to complete the survey. The survey [...]