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One Waynesboro: ‘Empty Cup’ giving event planned to address food, housing insecurity

Crystal Graham
One Waynesboro homeless residents man under bridge
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City Council recently announced its support for an initiative known as One Waynesboro allocating $100,000 to address housing and food security.

One Waynesboro is comprised of:

  • Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta
  • HERO of Waynesboro
  • River City Bread Basket/LIFEworks Project
  • Embrace Waynesboro
  • Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry

The organizations are now teaming up to give residents the opportunity to learn more about the lifelines they are providing to the region’s most vulnerable residents – offering shelter, renewal and hope.

A giving event titled “Empty Cup” is planned downtown on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1-5 p.m. at 414 W. Main St.

Live music and light refreshments will be available, and those who attend will have the opportunity to learn more about each organization and how to support them.

Partners for the event include the Shenandoah Music Trail and Creative Cause Solutions.

Parking for the event could be challenging as no vehicles will be allowed on Main Street after 3 p.m. The Waynesboro Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Therefore, streets will be closed at 3 p.m. on the parade route which travels from Arch Avenue to West Main Street, concluding on South Wayne Avenue.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]