People Incorporated Renovates One House at a Time

Bristol, Va.- TriCities.com

"People Incorporated is working to renovate Mary Street- one house at a time.  People Incorporated, a nonprofit community service agency based in Abingdon, Va., has bought seven houses on Mary Street to renovate and resell to low to median income inhabitants, and are still looking for more to buy," writes Amber Tunnell, an intern at the Bristol Herald Courier.

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Gardening Grows Life Skills for Teens

Williamsburg, Va.- from the Virginia Gazette, written by Amanda Kerr

"A unique gardening program for teens offered by the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency goes beyond watering the plans.  The Green Team Community Gardens was launched in January with classroom instruction."

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Responsible Rides Program Launched at New River and TAP

Community Action Agencies New River and TAP have partnered with Freedom First Credit Union and Enterprise to develope a car purchase program for low income families called Responsible Rides.

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 9:12 AM - Categories: Member News

STEP Ribbon Cutting in Patrick County

Stuart, Va.- Wednesday, June 2 from the Martinsville Bulletin-

"A ribbon was cut Tuesday for a new human services facility in Stuart that officials said will allow more Patrick County residents to receive needed assistance," writes Debbie Hall, staff writer for the Martinsville Bulletin.

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