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Agency
Directory
The following is a
“selected list” of the community agencies that work with Longwood
University. Each agency has a variety of community service and
service-learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to get
involved in.
* Denotes organization within
walking distance of campus!
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Alzheimer Association: Memory Walk
The
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to
raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million. Held
annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring
event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight
against Alzheimer's. Visit
http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/ to learn more or contact Mortar Board
for more information.
American Cancer Society: Relay for Life
Relay for Life became the signature event for the American Cancer
Society in 1992. It is more than a fundraiser; it is a celebration for
those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have not. The
Relay for Life concept involves teams competing against each other to
raise money. While the Relay is going on, a community celebration is
created by team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, food,
games, and camaraderie. Join the fun by becoming a participant, a team
captain, or even a committee member. For more information visit
www.cancer.org or contact Dr. Maureen Walls-McKay at 395-2409.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is an organization that provides emergency
assistance, disaster relief and education. Longwood volunteers can work
with the American Red Cross to organize blood drives and other events.
To learn more about
organizing a Blood Drive, contact Jen Rentschler at 395-2930.
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Art Kids at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts
The Art Kids Program is a joint endeavor of the Longwood Center for the
Visual Arts and Prince Edward County Elementary School (PECES). Program
participants are third and fourth grade students who are identified
PECES as having difficulty with anger management. Volunteers can assist
with various aspects of this and other LCVA programs. Visit
http://www.longwood.edu/lcva/programs/k12/artkids.html to learn more
or contact the LCVA by calling 395-2648.
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Beath Animal Shelter
Beath Animal Shelter is a NO KILL shelter for dogs and cats.
Volunteers can assist staff with caring for the animals and helping
match pets with loving families. To learn more call 540-636-8079.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Bear Creek Lake
State Park is committed to conserving, protecting, enhancing, and
advocating the wise use of VA's natural, historic, recreational, scenic,
and cultural resources. Volunteers can assist with maintaining grounds
and trails as well as outdoor recreation activities. Contact Craig
Guthrie at 804-492-4410 or visit their website at
www.dcr.virginia.gov.
Big Siblings
Big Siblings (part of Big Brother Big Sister) is a mentoring
organization that helps children by one-on-one mentoring. Students
interested in becoming a Big Sibling must submit an application in the
spring in order to begin mentoring when students return in the fall.
Big Siblings volunteers must commit to spending at least one hour a week
with their little sibling. For more information please visit
www.longwood.edu/volunteer.
Boy Scouts of America
Boy
Scouts of America provides an educational program for boys and young
adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of
participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Volunteers
can help out with scout meetings and activities. Learn more at
http://www.scoutingvirginia.org/.
Britthaven of Keysville
Britthaven of Keysville is a nursing facility for the aging. Britthaven
is committed to providing quality care and services assuring human
dignity and quality of life for the residents, their families, and their
employees. Volunteers can help out in a variety of ways, such as
nursing staff with activities for the residents.
http://www.britthaven.com
Brookview Lodge
Part of the Holly Manor Complex, Brookview Lodge is an excellent place
for volunteers to interact with the residents in a variety of ways,
including decorating for various holidays, helping with games and
crafts, providing entertainment, or just visiting and being a friend! http://www.thewoodlandinc.com/index.htm
Buckingham Community Mentoring Program
Buckingham Community Mentoring Program focuses on middle school
students, matching middle school students with community volunteers in
order to provide guidance, tutoring, and friendship.
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Camp Easter Seals of Virginia
Camp Easter Seals is a residential camping program serving children and
adults with disabilities. We are looking for energetic, caring and
hardworking people to be counselors and program leaders (aquatics,
horseback riding, arts and crafts, sports, nature, music/dance/drama).
Volunteers help out with camping activities and the weekend programs
available during the Fall and Spring. To learn more, visit:
http://www.campchannel.com/campjobs/summer_employment/264.shtml?db_id=264&account=ces.
Camp Virginia Jaycee
The mission of Camp Virginia Jaycee, Inc is to provide outdoor education
and recreation experience for persons with special needs. Camp Virginia
Jaycee is a facility where children and adults with special needs can
participate in games, partake in new experiences, learn to appreciate
the outdoors and have fun. The camp is always looking for volunteers to
assist with special programs and weekend activities. To learn more,
visit
http://www.campvirginiajaycee.com/.
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Central VA Regional Library
The Central Virginia Regional Library, located just a few blocks from
campus offers a variety of reading programs for young children.
Volunteers are welcome to help with the many reading programs and
special events that take place or work at the circulation desk as an
assistant. To learn more, visit
http://www.centralvirginiaregionallibrary.org/
Clean Virginia Waterways
Clean Virginia Waterways is an award-winning, statewide, nonprofit
organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of Virginia's water
resources. Affiliated with Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia,
Clean Virginia Waterways offers water-related education for teachers,
students, and landowners as well as provides workshops and seminars
about water resource stewardship. For more information, visit
www.longwood.edu/cleanva.
Crossroads Community Services
Crossroads Community Services provides Farmville and the surrounding
area with prevention programs while collaborating with other local
organizations and agencies. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of
programs, including the Piedmont Healthy Families Program, summer
enrichment camps, after school enrichment programs, drug-free after prom
parties, peer mediation/conflict resolution training, and substance
abuse prevention education.
http://www.crossroadscsb.org/
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Department of Social Services for Prince Edward County
Stop by 218 Lankford Student Union to learn more about this agency.
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FACES Food Pantry
F.A.C.E.S., an organization ran strictly by volunteers, provides weekly
food distribution from its pantry to eligible members in the
Farmville-Prince Edward area. It distributes over 500 bags of food 52
weeks a year to its client base. Volunteers can assist with unloading
and sorting shipments of food, and packaging and handing out food.
http://www.facesfoodpantry.org/
Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian
housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and
homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of
conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races
and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in
need.
www.habitat.org
Farmville Dialysis Center (BMA of Farmville)
At the Farmville Dialysis Center, local patients go on a regular basis
to receive treatment. Most treatments can take several hours, therefore
volunteers are desperately needed to go and visit with patients while
they receive treatment. For more information on volunteering with the
Farmville Dialysis Center, please stop by 218 Lankford Student Union.
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Farmville Recreation
The Mission of the Town of Farmville Recreation Department is to enhance
the quality for all residents of the community by providing diverse and
quality leisure programs, services that encourage health, fitness,
relaxation, enjoyment, and learning as well as provide opportunities for
community involvement. To learn about available volunteer opportunities,
visit
http://farmvilleva.com/page48.htm
Friends of the Appomattox River
Friends of the Appomattox River are a group of citizens in the
Farmville, Virginia area who have come together to promote river
conservation and responsible recreation on our local waterway. Members
come from a variety of professions and backgrounds, but are united by
their interest in the welfare of the river and its denizens. Check out
their website to learn how to get involved!
http://appomattoxriver.tripod.com/index.html.
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G&T Adult Home
Stop by 218 Lankford Student Union to learn more about this agency.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia, Inc, (GSCC) serves more
than 18,405 girls and 5,286 adults in 30 counties within the cities of
Emporia, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Richmond, and
Fredericksburg. GSCC is one of eight councils which serve the state of
Virginia. Girl Scout experience
five different age levels in Girl Scouting which allow girls to
progress in skills and activities together. Placement options give girls
the chance to experience Girl Scouting in a variety of ways – including
but not limited to, church, school, housing communities, and
individually.
http://www.comgirlscouts.org/
Gleaning for the World, Inc.
Gleaning for the World seeks to provide life saving support to
communities in critical need throughout the world by applying a powerful
concept that we call "Gleaning". We provide surplus medical and
essential supplies to humanitarian projects worldwide. GFTW provides
expedited distribution channels, efficient logistical support and
dependable service between corporate donors and mission groups at the
lowest possible costs.
http://www.gftw.org/volunteer.html
Goodwill Industries
The gift of your time volunteering to help Goodwill is a treasure we
count on every day. Last year, Goodwill was graced by over 10,000
volunteers, which made a tremendous impact on our ability to achieve our
mission. Hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life choose to donate
their valuable time and talent to Goodwill. Because the Goodwill Stores
are open seven days a week (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), there is a time slot for every one.
http://locator.goodwill.org/
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Healing Paws & Claws
Healing Paws & Claws strives to educate promote human health using the
human-animal relationship and the human-natural world relationship.
Volunteers can become Pet Partners – which are human-animal teams who
are internationally certified by the Delta Society®, of whom Healing
Paws & Claws is an affiliate, to do pet therapy in institutions such as
nursing homes and hospitals where they are invited. Any person 10 years
and older may be registered as can families with only one pet. Many
different types of pets can become pet partners. Learn by calling
Holly Brown at 434-392-3668.
Heritage Weekday Education Center
The Mission of the Heritage Weekday Education Center (HWEC), a
non-profit weekday ministry, is to assist Heritage Baptist Church in
accomplishing its goal of providing our community with the highest
quality care including educational, moral, and spiritual development, as
well as family ministry for each child enrolled. We will strive to
provide opportunities for the children to grow spiritually, mentally,
physically, emotionally, and socially through a developmentally
appropriate curriculum.
http://www.hbcfarmville.com/education.htm
Holliday Lake State Park
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hol.shtml
Holly Manor (The Woodland) Nursing Home
Holly Manor is an excellent place for volunteers to interact with the
residents in a variety of ways, including decorating for various
holidays, helping with games and crafts, providing entertainment, or
just visiting and being a friend! The staff is friendly and always
welcoming to volunteers. Stop by 218 Lankford Student Union to learn
more about this agency.
http://www.thewoodlandinc.com/index.htm
HOPE
HOPE is a center for free pregnancy counseling and
assistance. They offer free and confidential services including
pregnancy tests, childbirth education and parenting programs, medical
and legal assistance, complete adoption information, housing information
and materials and goods for clients.
http://www.hopeinnova.org/
Hospice of Virginia
At the heart of Hospice are its caring volunteers. People like you who
have been touched in some way by the kindness of Hospice and wish to
give back. People who simply want to give of themselves. While our
volunteers are often family or friends of a Hospice patient, they are
always people who want to help others in a time of need. Hospice
volunteers are special people who share a common bond of compassion, a
commitment to excellent care and a profound respect for the choices and
comfort of patients and families struggling with end-of-life issues and
emotions. Our volunteers are highly trained and well prepared to provide
whatever is needed, when it is needed most. Hospice volunteers become
part of a family of dedicated individuals fulfilling a promise to be
there.
http://www.hospiceva.com/volunteers/default.aspx
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James River Association
James River
Association is the oldest river conservation group in Virginia, and is
the only organization solely working to protect America's Founding
River. JRA works through its four core programs - River Advocacy, James
RiverKeeper, Watershed Restoration and Education and Outreach - to
ensure a healthy James River for current and future generations
http://www.jamesriverassociation.org/
James River State Park
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml
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Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy and Learning
The
Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy and Learning (LCCLL) works
to provide targeted tutoring and other professional services to
children, adults and families in Southside Virginia. The LCCLL is
always looking for students to volunteer as tutors at the center.
The LCCLL is also an excellent way for volunteers interested in
communication sciences and disorders and education to gain "hands-on"
experience related to their coursework!
http://www.longwood.edu/cehs/LCCLL.htm
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Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts offers volunteers a variety
of unique experiences!
http://www.longwood.edu/lcva/
Longwood University Department of HRK
Longwood University Department of HRK is responsible for Camp Respite
and the Special Olympics Regional Basketball Competition. Please
contact Dr. Susan Lynch for more information
lynches@longwood.edu
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Longwood University Lancer Productions
Lancer Productions is the student programming board at Longwood
University. The organization is responsible for planning and
implementing a wide variety of social, educational, and cultural events
for the entire Longwood community. LP indirectly assists with the
programming efforts of other student groups, offices, and departments on
campus. This accomplished by providing a variety of programming support
services such as co-sponsoring, resources/publicity, planning
assistance, facilities/audiovisual and set-up support. For more
information, please contact Matt Kitchie at
kitchiema@longwood.edu.
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Madeline's House & Thrift Store
Madeline's house has been established in
response to the cry of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault victim's
immediate need for help and safety. It is the intent of this
organization to inspire women and children to become survivors and
assist them in regaining control of their lives.
http://www.madelineshouse.net/index.html
Make a Wish Foundation
http://www.wish.org/
March of Dimes
March
of Dimes is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the health
of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Focus for
2007 walks is premature babies. Stacey Wilson,
swilson@marchofdimes.com
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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
MOPS
is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead activities
and look after the children they work with. Learn more about their
organization by visiting www.mops.org
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Moton School
The
Robert Russa Moton Museum is committed to the preservation and positive
interpretation of the history of civil rights in education, specifically
as it relates to Prince Edward County and the role its citizens played
in America's struggle to move from a segregated to an integrated
society. The Museum will be operated to promote positive discussion of
integration and to advance the positions that ensure racial harmony.
http://motonmuseum.com/
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New Creation Preschool
New
Creation Preschool is a school for children 0-13 years old that is open
from 6:30am-5:15pm. Volunteers help children with their homework and
assist the employees with the children. Stop by 218 Lankford Student
Union to learn more about this agency.
New Dominion School
New
Dominion School is designed to help adolescents who are experiencing
emotional, behavioral, or learning difficulties. Contact William Hyson
to learn more:
Bill.hyson@threesprings.com
Nottoway Correctional Center D.C.E
Our
focus is preparing youth and adults for success after incarceration.
Academic and vocational training are means to an end - the return to
school, the pursuit of higher education, and employment upon release.
http://dce.virginia.gov/
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Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation
Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation is a non-profit children's
home. Contact Sherry Ware for more information about getting involved.
sherryware@patrickhenry.org
Peace Corps
Peace Corps volunteers work in developing countries
around the world for 27 months. All expenses paid.
Courtney Calvin,
ccalvin@peacecorps.gov
Piedmont Court Services
Piedmont Court Services’ mission is to enable this jurisdiction,
consisting of eight (8) counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte,
Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Powhatan and Prince Edward, to have
greater flexibility and involvement in responding to the problem of
crime in its communities; to provide more effective protection of
society; to promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of
correctional services; to provide an increased amount of opportunities
and incentives for offenders to make restitution to victims of crimes
through financial reimbursement or community service; to operate and
utilize programs and services specifically designed to meet the
rehabilitative needs of selected offenders; and to provide appropriate
post-sentencing alternatives for certain offenders, with the goal of
reducing the incidence of repeat offenders.
Renee Maxley
pcs@moonstar.com
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital deals with patients 65 years and older that
have some type of mental disorder and/or physical limitations. Dorena
Stokes
dorenastokes@pgh.dmhmrsasvirginia.org
Piedmont Healthy Families
Crossroads Community Services provides Farmville and the surrounding
area with prevention programs while collaborating with other local
organizations and agencies. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of
programs, including the Piedmont Healthy Families Program, summer
enrichment camps, after school enrichment programs, drug-free after prom
parties, peer mediation/conflict resolution training, and substance
abuse prevention education. Stop by 218 Lankford Student Union to learn
more about this agency.
http://www.crossroadscsb.org/
Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District
Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District is a non-profit
organization providing technical, educational, and financial resources
to citizens of Prince Edward, Nottoway, and Amelia counties in order to
promote wise use and conservation of soil, water, and natural resources.
http://seris.info/watershedorgs/orgs/piedmont.html
Pocahontas State Park
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc.shtml
Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia
Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia is a life-affirming
Christian ministry offering emotional, physical, and spiritual support
tow omen facing pregnancy issues, sexual decisions, and post-abortion
trauma. Volunteers help provide peer counseling, educational and
material services, all of which are confidential and free of charge.
http://www.pscfarmville.org/
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Ridge Animal Hospital
Ridge
Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital. Stop by 218 Lankford Student
Union to learn how you can volunteer at Ridge Animal Hospital.
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Sailor’s Creek Battlefield
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/sai.shtml
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SCOPE/Meals On Wheels
SCOPE/ Meals on Wheels provides hot meals to homebound and handicapped
individuals (mostly seniors) Monday thru Friday at lunch time.
Volunteers help deliver the meals to individuals. Hoke Currie
hovmow@moonstar.com
Sheppard’s Day Care
Welcome! Shepherds Day Care is a high-quality Christian day care for
children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Our building is located in Smyrna
United Methodist Church and is just a short drive north of Farmville,
Virginia. We feel fortunate to be able to say that we have the best
facilities in the area.
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/smyrnaumc-daycare/
Society of St. Andrew Gleaning Network
A
Christian ministry dedicated to gleaning America’s fields and feeding
America’s hungry, we provide healthy, nutritious produce to society’s
most vulnerable through innovative, cost effective programs.
http://www.endhunger.org/
Southside Center for Violence Prevention
Southside Center for Violence Prevention is a non-profit domestic
violence and sexual assault program which includes a safe house and two
thrift stores. Contact Kathy Reed at
drpdirector@earthlink.net.
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Southside Community Hospital
Southside Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and the only
full-service medical facility in an eight county area. SCH is always
looking for friendly volunteers to help run their gift shop and offer
flexible hours to help meet students’ schedules.
http://www.sch-farmville.org/
Southside Family Learning
Southside Family Learning Evening program for young children pre-school
though grade 3. Parents and children come for regular weekly appts.
45-50 minutes for one night between 3:00 and 8:00 P.M. Monday thru
Thursday. One-to-one support for reading, writing, math, and school
related help.
Southside SPCA
The
mission of Southside SPCA is to provide humane care and shelter for
abandoned animals, to provide loving and responsible homes for their
residents, and to educate the public about spay/neuter programs in order
to reduce the ever growing over population of unwanted dogs and cats.
Volunteers are always welcome to help care for the residents!
http://southsidespca.org/
Southside Virginia Family YMCA
There
are a variety of ways volunteers can get involved with the Southside
Virginia Family YMCA!
http://southsidevafamilyymca.org/
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports
training and athletic competition for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Virginia is the state
program of Special Olympics Incorporated. The Special Olympics Oath: Let
me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
Stepping Stones Preschool and Child Care
Stepping Stones Preschool & Childcare is a non-profit organization
dedicated to providing excellent childcare to preschool and school-aged
children. Volunteers are always welcome to come and assist with
activities! contact Jennifer Kinne for more information at
director@sspreschool.com or
visit their website at
www.sspreschool.com
Steps, Inc.
STEPS
is a private-non-profit providing vocational training for persons with
disabilities. Volunteers can adopt a "buddy" and take part in
their mentoring program! visit
http://www.steps-inc.org/staff.html or Contact Ryan Follet
rfollett@steps-inc.org
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Telamon Corporation
This
exciting corporation always has a new and fun project ready for
volunteers. Last semester, TKE helped Telamon Corporation build
sustainable housing out of straw and clay! Come by 218 Lankford to
learn more or check out
http://www.telamon.org/.
Tri-County Life Learners
Tri-County Life Learners (TCLL) is a non-profit literacy organization
established to provide life-long learning opportunities for residents of
Buckingham, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties. Our main emphasis is
on literacy for adults and English as a second language. Our tri-county
region has an illiteracy rate of more than 30% of the population age
sixteen and over. In response to this desperate need for literacy
education, a volunteer Board of Directors was formed from each county to
oversee the organization.
http://www.tricountylifelearners.org/
Twin Lakes State Park
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/twi.shtml
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United Methodist Family Services
UMFS delivers services from seven locations across
Virginia to help serve children and families in need.
http://www.umfs.org/contact.xhtml
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Virginia Blood Services
Virginia Blood Services supplies all hospitals in the area with blood.
They are the Sole suppliers to Southside Community Health Center in
Farmville. Volunteers help hold blood drives to collect blood for area
patients. To learn
more about organizing a Blood Drive, contact Jen Rentschler at 395-2930.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension provides educational programming for
youth as an outreach of VA Tech and Virginia State University. Jennifer
Bowen at
jebowen1@vt.edu
Virginia State Parks-Twin Lakes & Sailor’s Creek
Battlefield
Twin
Lakes and Sailor Creek Battlefield are committed to conserving,
protecting, enhancing, and advocating the wise use of VA's natural,
historic, recreational, scenic, and cultural resources. Christopher
Joyner
christopher.joyner@dcr.virginia.gov
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Waterworks Players
Waterworks Players provide the community with live theatre to area
audiences and have provided an artistic outlet for local actors,
singers, designers, and technicians. The players are all volunteers
coming from the community that they serve.
http://waterworks.farmville.net/
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Youth Empowerment Center
Youth
Empowerment Center is an after-school program assisting (25) students in
grades k-12, assistance with homework and other educational programs.
Check out their website
http://www.youthecenter.com/index.php?id=5&name=Programs or contact Jacqueline Lester-Ghee
at
lesterjal@kinex.net
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