Alexis Innis talks about the slow down in giving blood in the summer. 62% of the population is eligible to give..but only 3% give. She says if everyone eligible gave once a year there wouldn’t be shortages.
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell talk about a capital campaign to raise 1.6 million dollars for upgrades around the Mary Washington monument and caretaker’s house. We preview 4th of July and the reading of the Declaration of
Micah’s Meghann Cotter talks about plans for the Jeremiah Community–smaller homes, but not tiny homes. A public hearing is scheduled July 10th with the Fredericksburg Planning Commission. micahfredericksburg.org
Executive Director Wayne Murphy talks about the free ramps SAWs provides. He walks us thru the process and talks about the freedom a ramp provides. SAWs needs volunteers and donors. sawsramps.org
Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping tech safe during summertime, surge protectors, vpn and secure passwords. techsintheburg.com
Downtown Fredericksburg Branch Manager Craig Graziano and Salem Church Assistant Branch Manger/Youth Services Department Head Annie Brulatour talk about the benefits of summer reading and Grow A Reader. We also talk about lunch at the library and
Jim Hall talks about his book: “Condemned for Love in Old Virginia–The Lynching of Arthur Jordan.” jim-hall-author.com
Randy Reif, Sarah Smith and Diane Baker talk about the 10-week, full-summer experience for students in the sciences at UMW. It’s about research.
Kristen Reed and Nick Vosburg (phone) talk about Prosper Mentoring. It’s designed to help women reach a higher level of economic stability. It’s a 12 month program. Info at rappahannockunitedway.org Deadline to apply is July 17.
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry talk about the training of service dogs for veterans. There’s a big need in the area for people to become fosters. leashesofvalor.org
