Town Talk

Legal Aid Work’s Ann Kloeckner talks about unemployment benefits, protections for tenants and the upcoming special General Assembly session.     legalaidworks.org  

Jordan Alpert and Cathleen Pessolano with Mental Health America of Fredericksburg talk about their work in the community, depression and suicide warning signs, the Another Day virtual walk and Share a Smile signs.   mhafred.org  

Patrick A’Hearn previews the Sip and Song Supper Club and the tentative plan moving forward.  riversidedt.com  

Allen and Allen’s Hometown Heroes 2020.  Allen and Allen Fredericksburg attorney Danielle Bringard and Hometown Hero Neesa Hart.  Neesa organized signs for Stafford County High School graduates.  allenandallen.com

Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about the new ALICE report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and what it tells us about the region.  Also information on the Rent and Mortgage Assistance program available locally.   

The Adult Services Department Head at the Porter Branch talks about holds pickups at the Towne Centre Branch, Music on the Steps, Virtual PAWS for Reading and Lunch and Learn.  

Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr.Donald Stern talks about area COVID-19 numbers, schools choosing to begin virtual and wearing masks.

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about computers and thunderstorms and heat, passwords and password managers and tech that helps us work from home.  

Where are we now?  Spotsylvania School Superintendent Dr. Scott Baker and School Board Chairman Baron Braswell.  

Director of Family Services Daronte Rollins and President & CEO Jason Tickle talk about finishing five new USDA Self-Help homes and building five more.  An update on the 502 Direct Loans.  Habitat of Caroline