Charity

Donating a gift of life: Chester man recalls life of son, who was an organ donor

By Becky Wright on December 4, 2018 Charity, Community, Features

ABOVE: Michael Brigati, on right, and his son, Matthew. Matthew Brigati was a New Year’s Day baby, born in 1988. In 2010 he lost his life in a tragic motor vehicle crash, but left behind a chance of life for others. “Matt loved sports and was an avid fan of his teams and watched games when he could,’ his father, Michael Brigati, said. “He and his friends played them as well.” Matt enjoyed playing local hockey and games of pick-up basketball. He loved his job at a TGI Fridays restaurant and was a happy-go-lucky “people person,” Michael said. “As we lived…

‘Giving tree’: Local eatery supporting disabled veterans

By Caleb M Soptelean on December 4, 2018 Business, Charity

ABOVE RIGHT: Cheryl Camden holds a photo of Sonny Bice, a disabled veteran who served in Vietnam. Cheryl and Doug Camden started their “giving tree” about 10 years ago. The owners of the Village Grill, 4337 Old Hundred Road in Chester, decided they wanted to give back to the community that has supported their business, which has been open for 18 years. “If it wasn’t for our customers, we wouldn’t have our business,” Cheryl said. In previous years the business has collected donations for the men’s and women’s shelters in Petersburg, Richmond Animal League, Mercy Mall and Grace House Ministries’…

Recipes support church’s missions

By Danielle Ozbat on October 25, 2017 Charity, Community

Those in search of yummy comfort food were in for a tasty treat Saturday as the Trinity United Methodist Church held their Apple Butter and Brunswick Stew event. Previous years saw the church selling their stew and apple butter on different weekends however this year, they decided to do it all on one day in conjunction with their annual pumpkin patch. Karen Poole, who is known affectionately as the Apple Butter Queen and is the treasurer of the fellowship class at the church, said the apple butter tradition has been in her family for a long time and…

Book donation program to benefit Chesterfield children in need

By Press release on October 18, 2017 Charity, Community

This holiday season, Haley Buick-GMC is partnering with the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Book Committee through a literacy initiative, “Books in Buicks = Bucks.” The book collection program will empower over 1,800 community children, birth through middle school, with literacy. In addition, Haley Buick-GMC will donate to the Christmas Mother program a dollar per book for the first 500 books collected. New children’s books are especially needed because they will be given as gifts. Gently read books also will be used to build and enhance home libraries. Members of the community can donate books at the Haley Buick-GMC showroom, 9831…

Supplies head to Vetshouse

By VN Staff on October 4, 2017 Charity

A trailer loaded with nonperishable foods, snacks, drinks, paper products, and other household necessities headed to the Vetshouse in Virginia Beach last month. The Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution adopted Vetshouse as their service project during their Fall Forum meeting at the Hilton Richmond Hotel in Short Pump, held over the weekend of Sept. 15 and 16. Ten members of the Bermuda Hundred Chapter attended. The project was suggested by Princess Anne County Chapter Regent Jane Amelon after she visited Vetshouse and realized their dire need for supplies. State Regent Judith Joy Surber immediately supported the idea, and State…

Pocahontas State Park receives grant from Garden Club of Virginia

By Mark Fausz on May 18, 2017 Announcements, Charity, Community

Pocahontas State Park received a grant award of $15,000 from the Garden Club of Virginia for the Heritage Center Conversion to Discovery Center Project. This award is part of the association’s 2020 Centennial Project, which supports various projects in Virginia State Parks. The park’s project to convert the Heritage Center to a Discovery Center began in March and will be completed in the late summer. With approximately 1.15 million visitors and over 6,000 school students visiting the park each year, a Discovery Center will provide the opportunity for visitors to be exposed to areas of the park in ways they…

$42,000 WAS DONATED TO THE CHESTERFIELD FOOD BANK LAST WEEK. HUNDREDS FILLED THE ROOM AS THE CHECK WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD.

FOOD BANK RECEIVES BIG CHECK FROM WOMAN’S CLUB

By VN Staff on May 4, 2017 Charity, Community, Features

BY MELISSA BROCKWELL The Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester is honored to support the Chesterfield Food Bank in Chester. The Chesterfield Food Bank is a nonprofit organization committed to serving individuals including children, the elderly, and families in need of help through weekly distributions serving over 450 families each week. This year, the Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester held its 2nd Annual Mary’s Charity Ball, Boots and Bling honoring their club’s past presidentMary Schindel and her legacy. With the help of many sponsors and individuals the Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester presented the Chesterfield Food Bank with…

Happy Giving

By VN Staff on December 16, 2016 Charity, Uncategorized

The best way to give back during the holidays is to set up a monthly donation to be given all year to the non-profit of your choice. This way you know you are helping all year long, and not just during the holidays. If you are not able to do this, a one-time donation is always appreciated. In the spirit of helping your specific community, speaking with school guidance counselors and gathering the needs of the school, talking with local faith communities, and visiting your community food banks are all good ideas to see what the specific needs are and…

Fall Festivals

By Linda Fausz on November 27, 2016 Charity, Church Events, Uncategorized

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Farm to table: the Guardians (edited)

By VN Staff on October 24, 2016 Charity, Community, Uncategorized

By Danielle Ozbat After Chris and Stacy Lane’s 18-year-old son, Dakota, was shot and killed last March, the couple decided to turn their grief into something positive by dedicating their lives to helping the less fortunate. “We really decided at that point instead of focusing on the tragedy and all the bad stuff to really celebrate his life,” Chris Lane said, “and we made this mission, as far as community organizing, our laser focus.” The couple started Guardians, a non-profit charity that provides resources for the homeless in Chesterfield County, and last week, they were joined by employees from Dominion…

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