Call for Philanthropy Day award nominations

The Shenandoah Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking nominations for its 2013 National Philanthropy Day awards. Five award categories will recognize individuals, groups and corporations who have made a difference to nonprofit organizations in Augusta and Rockingham Counties and the surrounding area through their gift of time, talent and resources.

Kickoff events for Campaign for 1,000 announced

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced this week the schedule of kickoff events across the Commonwealth for the “Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000.” The campaign is an initiative to match 1,000 children currently in foster care with adoptive families. The governor launched the statewide campaign on May 17 from the steps of the Governor’s Mansion during Virginia’s Foster Care Month. The governor also announced today a social media campaign, “100 days, 100 kids,” which will feature the story of a Virginian foster child awaiting adoption each day for 100 days.