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Vol. 2 No. 9 | Richmond Suburban News | August 31, 2016

Supervisors close Poverty to be addressed in documentary, panel discussion FY16 in the black Revenues were up and expenditures down

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SHLAND – A documentary and panel discussion focus on poverty in Ashland is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23, at the Ashland Theater at 205 England St. in Ashland. Circles Ashland will host the documentary film presentation and panel discussion. The event will feature the Frontline documentary, “Poor Kids.” A panel discussion will follow moderated by Circles Ashland executive director David Cooper. A free program, the public is welcome to attend. Panelists will be: Thad Williamson — author of “Making a Place for Community,” formerly director of the Richmond

Wealth Building (anti-poverty) Initiative, and University of Richmond professor. Dr. Sarah Cribbs, professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Randolph Macon College. Jay Brown, Director, Division of Housing Services, Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Rev. Ben Campbell, author of Richmond’s Unhealed History, former pastoral director of Richmond Hill. An Ashland Circle Leader who just completed training in the program. The one-hour documentary will be shown from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with the panel discussion following from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Circles Ashland is a unique effort to address poverty in ways that are sustainable, longterm, and empowering for those in poverty, enabling them to take responsibility for their

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Photo courtesy of Circles Ashland

The Frontline documentary, “Poor Kids,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ashland Theater.

own success. Adults in the program receive training and support to become Circle Leaders who will guide their families out of poverty. The program is multi-generational as there is a child/ youth program that occurs simultaneously during the adult program. While the program is new

to the Ashland community, it has a proven track record nationally. Circles Leaders have earned an average of 37% more income after 6 months with the program, 50% more after one year, and 62% more after 18 months. To learn more about Circles Ashland, attend the film and panel discussion or visit circlesashland-va.org.

HANOVER -- Jacob Sumner, Accounting Division director, had some well received good news regarding final figures for Fiscal Year 2016 at last week’s Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting. Preliminary figures for FY 2016 indicate a continued pattern of steady growth and fiscal responsibility regarding the county’s budget and its projections. General Fund revenue figures reveal a $1.1 million increase over the appropriated budget. “We saw positive revenue variances in several categories,” Sumner said. Property taxes exceeded expectations by $1.2 million, and personal property taxes

Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Jacob Sumner, director of Accounting for Hanover County, presented financial updates for Fiscal Year 2016 revenues and expenditures. The county again completed the year with surplus amounts in most categories. Those funds will be rolled back in FY 2017 areas of need, including school and public utilities.

topped their expected figures by $850,000. “Total expenditures were see FY16, pg. 4

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