by Barbara Clark | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Successes
Thank you to everyone who supported us on Giving Tuesday this year, it is so appreciated! We easily surpassed our fundraising goal and nearly raised $1000 for people with disabilities in the NRV community! Thanks again for helping us make this happen and valuing our...
by Barbara Clark | Jan 16, 2020 | News, Successes
On January 15, 2020 NRV DRC staff participated in the Hokie Health & Wellness Fair at Virginia Tech. There was a great turn out and we enjoyed informing people about all of the services we offer at NRV DRC. As an incentive, those who came by our booth and chose to...
by Barbara Clark | Nov 18, 2019 | News, Successes
On November 18th, 2019, Carla Dean with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) came to the NRV DRC office and educated staff about other potential options for consumers. Whether needing home repairs, home modifications, or wanting to purchase a new home,...
by Barbara Clark | Nov 13, 2019 | News, Successes
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley announced there were numerous grants being offered to nonprofits in the NRV area. Our Community Advocate, Tiffany Allison, wrote the proposal for a new program for NRV DRC using the acronym LEAN, which stands for Loan...
by Barbara Clark | May 28, 2019 | News, Successes
Linda Farley may be this year’s fastest “sprinter” in the Olympics of home modification paperwork! Ms. Farley, needing a walk-in shower for her rented apartment, reached out to NRV DRC for assistance. Independent Living Coordinator Matt Shelor...
by Barbara Clark | May 21, 2019 | News, Successes
NRV DRC successfully secured funding for all eight consumer projects that were submitted to Commonwealth Community Trust (CCT) early this spring. CCT, a nonprofit organization that administers affordable and efficient Pooled Special Needs Trusts (PSNT), awards...
