It’s a workshop unlike any other, with an assembly line that rivals that of the Model T. Under the guidance of Sally Sylvester, a group of Henrico kids is spreading their wings and covering their community with kindness.
If a student feels all alone and needs someone to play with, when Mike is not there, they can sit on the buddy bench he purchased and wait for another student to come over and play.
For 25 years, Rev. Dr. Robert Diggs Sr. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg has been laying the spiritual foundation for his members, rebuilding his community, and now he’s addressing their physical health in the pandemic.
The cafeteria manager at St. Joseph Catholic School in Petersburg is one of a kind. For decades she’s made delicious meals for the entire school, all by herself.
When you lose something important to you, it can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. That’s how it was for a Henrico woman when a trip to the pharmacy turned into a frantic search to find her wallet.
A Chesterfield man once referred to as “the golden gem that has blessed this community” is back at it again - this time helping people across the country.
Most nursing homes aren’t allowing visitors right now and it’s all in the name of safety, but it doesn’t make it any easier for families. But nurses are stepping up and filling new roles to keep families as connected as possible.
On a daily basis, Julio and Minerva Illas drive to neighboring grocery stores and churches to pick up food for senior citizens at the Market Square Apartments.
With any job, having good coworkers can make the workday a bit more manageable. For employees at the John Marshall Courthouse, Ms. Katt is the woman helping everyone get through the tough days with a bit of comfort food.
Here's a look at some of our favorite stories from the past couple of months! It's a reminder to try your best, to make the best out of a difficult situation.
A Sandston family recently moved into a new home - a healthy space for their growing family - but it was missing something. That’s when a local painter stepped in to make the place really feel like home.
Every Saturday since March, Debra Bontz orders 50 cheeseburgers from McDonald’s and packs up her truck to hand them out. Bontz is the Director of the Ministry of the Homeless for Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonburg.
A former Chesterfield police officer is finding new ways to contribute to his community after retirement. He dedicated 25 years to the force, and now, he’s protecting the environment and doing a service that’s often overlooked.
We’re about four months into the coronavirus pandemic and things are changing every day. However, the message from the Center Disease Control remains the same: Wear a mask to reduce the risk of catching or transmitting COVID-19.
Hundreds of women in Powhatan are choosing to spread joy. They’re using Facebook to come together and sprinkle a little fairy dust. In reality, it’s small acts of kindness that are having a big impact.
A single mother of two and a personal assistant for a salon owner who became unemployed during the pandemic was struggling to get unemployment assistance.
