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After-school and summer camp programming.

Offers emergency assistance through a private, non-profit religious and charitable organization. Services provided include Homelessness Prevention (Rent/Mortgage), Prescription Medicine Assistance, Clothing (provided through the Family Thrift Store), Furniture and Appliance Assistance (For fire/flood victims and those transitioning from homelessness), Utility, Heating Fuel, Wood, School Supplies and Counseling. *Does not provide hotel or motel assistance.

Federal Student Aid Information Center provide information about federal student aid programs, help with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and general information about your current federal student loans. Fill out the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education.

Provides support services for students who want to enroll in Eastern Shore Community College.

Through a school-based coordinator, CIS strategically aligns and delivers needed resources so that students can focus on learning. CIS builds relationships with students, teachers, families, and multiple community resources, with a singular focus, improving academic achievement. CIS partners with local businesses, civic groups, faith communities, public agencies and community volunteers to create resources and deliver quality programming for students and families in-need. We serve students in grades Pre-K through the 12th grade at 17 Chesterfield County Schools.

The Community Foundation administers a growing number of endowed scholarship funds that were established by individuals and organizations wishing to assist Central Virginia graduating high school seniors and adult learners pursue post-secondary education.

FREE literacy classes and tutoring for adults. Small classes cover the components of reading, writing, everyday math, and digital learning.

Provides scholarship opportunities to students at Northern Virginia Community College.

Provides clothing, and shelter, and pays bills for fuel, medical expenses, rent, adult education etc. Non-profit special interest organization devoted to the welfare and interests of York County residents who have urgent needs and few resources. Works with DSS and local churches.

Provide college access, bridge, and college success programs to LCS students. Services provide students fair and equitable access to higher education and technical certification training programs after high school. Ensure that all children who graduate from Lynchburg City Schools are prepared for the next step in life including four-year college, two-year college, trade school, technical degrees, industry certifications, or military options Change the culture in the Lynchburg community to a PreK-16 school division Create a stream of qualified, educationally-prepared talent for the greater Lynchburg workforce Improve the quality of life in our community by investing in our most precious resource - our children - who are our future Compile and disseminate data on current and continuing post-secondary education trends for Lynchburg's youth Provide college and career opportunities for those who would not be able to otherwise

Project Discovery works with middle and high school students in Tazewell County providing workshops & activities in career exploration and college preparation, cultural and recreation events, and visits to colleges and universities. Students must be first-generation college students to be eligible to participate. A new community initiative is our College Fair. The Fair hosts representatives from the following colleges, universities and other post-secondary opportunities: Bluefield University, Bluefield State University, Concord University, Old Dominion University, East Tennessee State University, Tusculum University, Wytheville Community College, King University, University of Virginia, Southwest Virginia Community College, National Guard and Tri-County Driving Academy. This one-day event allows high school students to learn about available opportunities and options to continue their education.

Assists students and families in obtaining funding for postsecondary education.

Offers tutoring in basic literacy skills and English language for adults over the age of 18. Instruction is provided by trained volunteer tutors who meet with the adult students weekly at mutually convenient places and times.

The Upward Bound Program at WCC is a college prep program designed to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from college. The Upward Bound program serves 57 high school students in grades 9 through 12 from George Wythe High School, Rural Retreat High School, Ft Chiswell High School, Carroll County High School, Galax High School, and Marion Senior High School.