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Coordinates the Angel Tree holiday assistance program. Oversees food and toy programs. Call for program dates.

United Way­ of Greater Charlottesville is building a strong community where all families thrive, providing financial supports & services, and childcare and early education supports & services.

Provides food, toys and clothing for children at Christmas. The Angel Tree program serves children newborn through 12 years old in the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene and Nelson. Children age 13-17 are served by the WAHU Stocking Program and Seniors by the Silver Bells program.

The Center offers a consolidated program of activities including social activities, and recreation programs for area seniors at the Senior Center located in the Community Center. Some activities include walking trips, bowling, movies and other outings .The Senior Center welcomes residents and non-residents age 50 years and older.

Meets Tuesday evenings and includes dinner, large and small-group discussions on Biblical principles/life skills, crafts, and field trips, for 5th-8th grade girls from the Prospect neighborhood. Tutor-mentors provide one-to-one academic help as well as spend time with their students outside of tutoring. This program uses incentives and offers field trips.

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (UWHR) serves working households living in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE). Our mission is improving lives by connecting and mobilizing community resources.

Senior Programs and special events are designed to provide opportunities for education, social interaction, and creative expression.

Programs under Community Development assists neighborhoods with developing civic leagues, provide training for community leaders, and provide collaboartion and partnerships to ensure neighborhoods are safe and stable for their residents.

Provides a Holiday Assistance program for King George residents. Christmas assistance is a community-based program designed to assist with items for children, (birth to 15), the elderly (age 65+) and individuals with disabilities through donations from local residents, businesses and churches. Thanksgiving assistance provides food assistance for families through donations from local residents, businesses and churches. Must meet food stamp eligibility requirements, exceptions are the elderly and/or disabled individuals. Number of times accessible: Once per season.

Mentoring and before and after school program for children ages 4-12

Provides a forum for regional operations in the Planning District 10 locality. As a State Data Center, offers information and statistics on demography and economic trends. Regional planning activities include the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Rural Long Range Plan, the Solid Waste Management Plan, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Consolidated Plan for housing. Virginia Relay Users: Dial 711

Civic Group

Provides holiday assistance programs such as Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas kettles and Adopt A Child gift program. Must pick up and complete forms at Social Services. Completed forms are to be taken to the Salvation Army to receive a Wish List form.

Makes a difference in the lives of children who are seriously emotionally disturbed by providing a positive and caring role model, known as a mentor, who spends quality time finding a child's strengths and building on them. Mentors also teach social skills, anger management, and much more while also working with parents, and assisting with school-related challenges.

Offers support groups to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and their families. Groups meet once a month. Also offers support lines. Call for information on local chapters.

Facilitates partnerships among public agencies and faith-based and community organizations. Serves as the clearinghouse and gateway for community and faith-based organizations interested in collaboration with government to address community needs. Promotes partnerships, training and technical assistance to help community-based organization build their capacity to provide effective services. Provides procurement and funding information to faith-based, volunteer, private, and community organizations as needed.

Provides socialization and recreational activities.

Helps low-income students Grades 9-12 explore the possibility of higher education. Offers assistance for students in high school. Workshops address goal setting, academic preparation, admissions procedures, financial aid and college selection. Campus visits and cultural enrichment activities are also included.

Provides the Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro (CAPSAW). CAPSAW is the Community Action agency designated in July 2009 by Virginia's governor to serve the citizens of Augusta County, the City of Staunton, and the City of Waynesboro. It has also been designated by the City Councils of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County, through a Memorandum of Agreement. CAPSAW administers funds made available annually to designated Community Action agencies through the Federal Community Services Block Grant, the State Community Services Block Grant, and Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, along with required match funds provided by each of three localities. The federal and state funds made available to CAPSAW are administered through the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Fauquier Senior Center provides eligible adults aged 60 and better with nutritious meals, educational and wellness programs, socialization, fellowship, and recreation through interesting and inspiring activities. Door-to-door transportation may be available upon request. Fauquier Senior Center, where healthy aging is embraced, is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Provides a reception, a support group, a variety of workshops, and a newsletter. The S.A.F.E.(Sexual Assault Free Environment) program includes year-round activities designed to develop campus awareness and prevention of sexual assault. Continuing education courses, and workshops on career planning and assertive communication is available to the community and campus (with fees).

Identifies gaps in services to older adults and their family caregivers and designs programs in coordination with citizens, public/private agencies, the Commission on Aging and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Provides technical assistance, tracks long-term care legislation, and participates in the Northern Virginia Aging Network.

Provides Angel Tree gifts for families with children 13 years or younger who are experiencing a financial hardship.

Angel Tree holiday assistance program. Providing clothing & toys for children and food for individuals and families in need at Christmas. Call Early October for update information. Registration is available online at www.saangeltree.org