$2.3 million in grants awarded to remove barriers to meaningful employment for youth
Nearly $2.3 million in workforce development opportunity grants were awarded for 22 projects throughout Virginia.
Nearly $2.3 million in workforce development opportunity grants were awarded for 22 projects throughout Virginia.
Arts Council of the Valley awarded a total of $28,760 to 11 Advancing the Arts grant recipients during the Spring 2023 funding cycle.

The Virginia Lottery just completed the best year in its 35-year history, with profits earmarked for public education for fiscal year 2023 coming to $867 million.
Rita S. Wilson was Staunton’s first Black councilwoman. She served for 17 years and the city’s council chambers are named in her honor.
Financial aid in the amount of $143,000 has been awarded to 32 graduating scholars to attend college in the fall.
Happ Coffee Roasters aims to redefine the coffee experience in the River City with a grand opening of its roastery and café on August 19.
Two recipients of Augusta Health’s Medical Laboratory Science Scholarships are Virginians, Lauren from Hampton and Andrew from Staunton.
Hokie Nation has a new official beer: the Fightin’ Hokies Hefeweizen, which is now available in select Virginia grocery stores, restaurants, and independent bottle shops across Virginia on draft and in 16-ounce cans.
Virginia Naturally Schools is the DWR’s official environmental education school recognition program in the Commonwealth.
Is there any way to stem the tide of fiberglass pollution from aging and discarded boats fouling marine ecosystems?
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