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Licensed Beauty Professionals (cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians), Create Magic for Cancer Patients

VWV Admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:47:08 +0000

submitted by Michelle.Chappell@cancer.org

When a woman has cancer, she has to deal with not only the physical and emotional trauma of the disease itself, but also the debilitating effects of cancer treatment on her skin, hair, nails and general appearance. The war against cancer is one of the most life-altering challenges a woman will ever face; how much easier it might seem if she is at least winning the battle to retain her physical appearance and self-esteem. Licensed beauty professionals (cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians) from all parts of the country are using their skills and positive energy to make a difference…

What is Vet Corps?

VWV Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:30:49 +0000

LifeBridge programs utilize the talent and leadership skills of West Virginia’s veterans and gives them a chance to again serve their country through the LifeBridge Vet Corps program. Each branch of military service is represented and they work to address West Virginia’s most critical needs by serving at a number of sites in our community by:

Advising students at West Virginia State University, ensuring that veterans using their post-9/11 GI Bills have the most accurate and up-to-date information, providing a Veterans Lounge where students can relax or study, and identifying adult students’ unique needs.

Working with the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center to help…

Join the 2013 Garlic Mustard Challenge!

VWV Admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:50:09 +0000

Jasmine Sherman Proudly Presents Her First Garlic Mustard Plant

You can join with Appalachian Forest Heritage Area AmeriCorps members, along with site sponsors from the Monongahela National Forest and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, who are trying to stop non-native invasive plants.

Are you looking for an opportunity to get the family outside for a day of fun? Then look no further than the 2013 Garlic Mustard Challenge! The Garlic Mustard Challenge is a series of events that seeks to provide your family with a day of free, outdoor fun while working to protect the beautiful public lands that we all love.…

Letter of Appreciation for Appalachian Forest Heritage Area’s AmeriCorps Program

VWV Admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:57:14 +0000

The following letter was sent to the Program Director of Appalachian Forest Heritage Area’s AmeriCorps program:

Phyllis and Logan,

Yesterday we hosted our 2^nd Annual Discover Invasive Species Day and what an amazing day! We had a garlic mustard pull in the morning, lunch featuring garlic mustard cuisine, skits by local elementary school students, a guest ambassador (Ms. WV Junior High), and nine activity booths for kids and their families. The day would not have been possible without the AFHA AmeriCorps. Rebecca, Woody, Kris, Kristin, and Caroline all led activities. And, they were amazing!

It was absolutely heartwarming to see these folks working with…

Making it Easier to Donate Food

VWV Admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:51:41 +0000

Has your organization considered doing a food drive, but then hesitated due to the logistics? Now, a new website called “You Give Goods” handles the logistics for you. Any food bank or pantry can set up an account on the site which enables them to choose what food they need, create a branded landing page for their organization and receive all donor information for anyone that contributes to a drive. You can even run a contest on the site.

For example, The College of Charleston, in South Carolina, raised over 40,000 lbs. of food. Over 60% of that total was donated…