Category: Active & Healthy Lifestyle

  • 2012 Session of Neighborhood Leadership Institute

    The 2012 session of Neighborhood Leadership Institute  program will be accepting applications starting September 30th. This will be the sixth year that the City of Charlottesville has offered a series of workshops and speakers aimed at promoting citizen participation in our community.  Last year, 23 City and County residents successfully completed the program.  This year’s…

  • Make a difference in a child’s life!

    Volunteer as a tutor/mentor in our public schools.  JABA’s Friends in Schools Helping (FISH) will start training classes on September 14th  and 20th. Call the JABA FISH Team  at 434-817-5289 or email FISH@jabacares.org.

  • Want to help?

    We are looking for volunteers for the 2011-2012 school year. JABA FISH at Jackson-Via has an immediate need for caring volunteers willing to spend a little time helping helping our students succeed. For more information please email FISH@jabacares.org. via JABA FISH at Jackson-Via.

  • Plan now to volunteer this fall | latest from JABA

    One of the best ways to keep learning is  through volunteer service – I can’t recommend it enough times! Complete list of current JABA volunteer opportunities Here is one of my favorites: JABA’s Friends in Schools Helping (FISH) program is recruiting for tutors and mentors for the 2011-12 school year. Help bridge the achievement gap…

  • Save the Date! | Charlottesville’s Promise Gala | OCT 29, 2011

    SAVE THE DATE! Charlottesville’s Promise Gala A celebration of our community, its scholars, and a promise . . . Saturday, October 29, 2011 at The Paramount Join us for an exciting evening of fun, music, dining, dancing, and a special presentation as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our community’s promise to create opportunities and…

  • Many Plans, One Community | June 23, 2011 Open House

    Join the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission for an introduction to a Performance Measurement System displaying an insightful snapshot of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Show your support through participation and provide feedback on indicators of livability. We hope to see you there! Event Details Thurs., June 23, 4:00-7:00pm, Saunders Hall, UVA Darden School of Business…