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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA We enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Your donations help us keep membership fees affordable for families at only $15-$35 per year. Scan the QR code to show your support for youth in our community! needs your generosity and support! MAKE YOUR GIFT LEARN MORE AT WWW.BGCLUBCVA.ORG

Blue Ridge PRISM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

46 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly Join us in serving the Community volunteer opportunities operational members: support members: Run EMS and special rescue calls; they commit to training for and maintaining professional certifications. Bring personal expertise in outreach, fundraising, PR, and a host of other areas. Scan the QR code to DONATE or LEARN MORE about CARS. Or visit RESCUE1.ORG Lookingtoadopt an expert mouser? We need barn homes! Cat Action Team is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare non-profit that strives to help cats in central Virginia through trap-neuter-vaccinate-return activities, fostering and adoptions, colony maintenance support, and more. -Become a board member -Volunteer for trapping, fostering, transporting, feeding, tabling, and more (we will train you!) -Join our Fundraising Committee -Plan or participate in events that support CAT and our local community Apply to volunteer and learn more at catactionteam.org or contact us at catactionteamva@gmail.com Calling all cat lovers! Here are some ways you can support us... Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Support us through a direct donation via PayPal! Credit: Louann R.

47 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly ❝ Our visitors are getting more—and more varied—types of produce now. ❞ Monica Davis Loaves & Fishes Nutritionist 100% 50% 0 31.3% 49.4% 19.2% 19–59 Years 0–18 Years 60+ Years In 2021, we gave out 2 million pounds of free groceries to 52,548 visitors to the pantry. Do you know someone who needs help accessing enough healthy food for their family each month? Send them to Loaves & Fishes gives a week’s worth of balanced, healthy food to anyone seeking assistance up to two times/month. Sources of Food 2021 25% 19% 7% 8% 41% Grocery Rescue* USDA Food via BRAFB° Donated via BRAFB° Donated via food drives, distributors, farmers Purchased from BRAFB* and dairy vendor * Local grocery stores, including Wegmans, Sam’s, Costco, and Kroger ° BRAFB - Blue Ridge Area Food Bank 350–400 households visit the pantry each week ~ 120 lbs. of food per visitor Foods offered: fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, bread and pastries, frozen meats, canned fruits and vegetables, cooking oil, dried foods (such as pasta, oatmeal, raisins), potatoes, and juice. Learn about available volunteer opportunities on our website. In addition to the jobs shown, we need Spanish and Dari/Farsi interpreters and people to coordinate diaper or feminine sanitary supplies drives. How you can help: DONATE https://cvilleloaves.org Or send a check to 2050 Lambs Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 996-7868 Thank you. Together, we make Charlottesville strong. Loaves & Fishes.indd 2 11/17/22 8:08 PM

48 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly Schoolhouse Thrift Shop Schoolhouse Thrift Shop Annex 1147 Rio Road East 1131 Rio Road East, Suite A Charlottesville, VA 22901 Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 973-2271 (434) 202-0358 Store Hours: Store Hours: Thursday 12-6 Thursday 12-6 Friday 12-6 Friday 12-6 Saturday 12-6 Saturday 12-6 Mens, Womens, Children's Furniture for every clothing, shoes, jewelry, room in your home. housewares & more! Excellent selection of household decor. Learn More! info@schoolhousethriftshop.com info@schoolhousethriftshop.com Facebook: schoolhousethrift Facebook: schoolhousethrift JOIN US THIS ADVENT SEASON AT UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly Sunday Worship at 11 AM Christmas Eve Service at 5 PM Christmas Day Service at 11 AM WWW.UNIVERSITYBAPTIST.ORG | @ubc_cville University Baptist Church openly welcomes and includes all people regardless of age, background, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, or sexual orientation.

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50 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly Tosharethegiftofliteracywithanyindividualistoallow themfullaccesstoeverythingourworldhastooffer. —Richard,volunteertutor Learnmore &joinusin supportof adultlearners! Throughthegenerosityofvolunteertutors andfinancialsupporters,LiteracyVolunteers ofCharlottesville/Albemarleprovidesfree, one-to-oneEnglishandCitizenshiptutoring foradultlearnersinourcommunity. www.literacyforall.org|434-977-3838 323 adultstudentslearningatLiteracyVolunteers, 44 41 from differentcountries,speaking firstlanguages. Thereare CHANGINGLIVES, ONEWORDATATIME.

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53 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly $5 Billion Regional economic growth since 2010 accompanied by no demonstrable change in poverty rate. 17% Percentage of families (around 11,000) in our region that can’t afford essentials of life. 1800 Number of families the Envision initiative will help lift out of poverty by 2027. @unitedwaycville www.unitedwaycville.org With your support we can write a new narrative for our community

November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly Donate, Volunteer, Grow with us. Visit piedmontgarden.org to find out how! Inspiring connection, learning, and joy through nature. Building an urban oasis and discovery center to celebrate the natural world of Central Virginia. Visit us at: 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Mailing address: P.O. Box 6224, Charlottesville, VA 22906 piedmontgarden.org Promoting kids’ well-being through counseling, family support, and early learning opportunities. www.readykidscville.org | 1000 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.296.4118 Supporting local kids and families for over 100 years!

55 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly Open to Shoppers Tuesday through Saturday from 10-5 Drop off Donation hours: Tuesday - Saturday by appointment 10-4. Call to schedule a large donation pick-up. FURNITURE BUILDING SUPPLIES HOME DÉCOR Love your Habitat 1221 Harris Street Charlottesville, VA cvillehabitatstore.org 1221 Harris Street Charlottesville, VA cvillehabitatstore.org FURNITURE BUILDING SUPPLIES HOME DÉCOR ...to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent, affordable housing for all residents of Greater Charlottesville, this #GivingTuesday and always. cvillehabitat.org Bringing people together...

CBI RAISES THE ROOF - BUT IT’S A HEAVY LIFT

Charlottesville's Jewish community is asking for YOUR HELP repairing the roof above our main sanctuary - the oldest synagogue building in the state of Virginia. Congregation Beth Israel has maintained a presence in our city’s historic downtown area since 1882, and is asking for YOUR SUPPORT to preserve Charlottesville’s only synagogue for future generations. www.gofundme.com/f/ubgn5-cbi-raises-the-roof

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PROTECT SHENANDOAH - GIVE TODAY! We envision an inspired and engaged community coming together to ensure a sustainable future for Shenandoah National Park. Support the Park in your backyard today!

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Hi. My name is Walter and I need your help. These last 4 years, I have battled (and I need extensive dental work so I can eat normally again and maintain my weight, nutrition, and health. My doctors feel that with good nutrition my cancer can be

Hi. My name is Walter and I need your help. These last 4 years, I have battled (and survived) throat and bladder cancer and I plan to keep surviving. However, I am losing weight fast because eating is very painful.

I need extensive dental work so I can eat normally again and maintain my weight, nutrition, and health. My doctors feel that with good nutrition my cancer can be controlled. I need teeth pulled, crowns, cracks repaired, caps, root canals, four implants and bridge work. It will require 2 very long surgeries to complete.

controlled. I need teeth pulled, crowns, cracks repaired, caps, root canals, and bridge work. It will require 2 very long surgeries to complete.

survived) throat and bladder cancer and I plan to keep surviving. However, I am losing weight fast because eating is very painful. help. I worked 6 days a week, making minimum wage in Charlottesville. Benefits were not available through my employers and I could not afford medical or dental insurance from the private market. I am currently the full-time grounds chairman at my church (a volunteer position).

I have very limited means to pay for this work. I have lived and worked in the Charlottesville area for 45 years and have no choice but to ask my community for help. I worked 6 days a week, making minimum wage in Charlottesville. Benefits were not available through my employers and I could not afford medical or dental insurance from the private market. I am currently the full-time grounds chairman at my church (a volunteer position). Thank you for allowing me to share my story with you. Please consider donating a small amount to help me fix my teeth.

I have very limited means to pay for this work. I have lived and worked in the Charlottesville area for 45 years and have no choice but to ask my community for

Thank you for allowing me to share my story with you. Please consider donating a small amount to help me fix my teeth.

Thank you, Walter

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58 November 2329, 2022 c-ville.com facebook.com/cville.weekly CLEAN WATER & FLOOD RESILIENCY LAND & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CLIMATE & ENERGY LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION DOWNLOAD www.vcnva.org/ our-common-agenda OUR COMMON AGENDA ENVIRONMENTAL BRIEFING BOOK The policy agenda of over 150 environmental organizations across the Commonwealth Virginia Conservation Network faith ∙ thought ∙ life Theological Horizons supports believers and seekers by providing a welcoming community for engaging faith, thought and life. Scan the QR code below and help us welcome more into our community. www.theologicalhorizons.org/ info@theologicalhorizons.org

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JEFFERSON SCHOOL CITY CENTER: 233 4th Street NW, Suite 255 -B www.thewomensinitiative.org (434) 872 0047

Medicare

More than 5 out of 10 people need to change Medicare Part D Prescription Plan or Medicare Advantage plans during Open Enrollment to cover their prescriptions.

Open Enrollment October 15–December 7 Call (434) 817-5248 or visit

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JABA has FREE, unbiased counseling, so you can choose a plan that will best cover your medications and save you money. Don’t risk it, make an appointment with a volunteer counselor. jabacares.org/medicare-counseling

millions of Nigerian children spend hours each day walking To collecT clean waTer...

WE WaNT TO CHaNGE THaT

Access to clean water is credited as the #1 reason for missed attendence at school, especially for Nigerian girls. We are committed to drilling at least one rural water well each year as part of our approach to helping the children of Nigeria regain their childhoods. Learn more and donate at www.justhelpafrica.org

Just Help is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt nonprofit

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