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Nonprofit addresses solutions to educational concerns
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A local nonprofit is looking for ways to improve students’ academic performance as a new school year draws closer. The latest state education report found a drop in literacy rates as well as an increase in absenteeism in both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. City of Promise, a local nonprofit, is seeking to turn that around in 2024.
Planning Commissioners briefed on “refinement” of AC44 process
For decades, Albemarle’s Comprehensive Plan has set the parameters for land use policy in a locality that completely surrounds the City of Charlottesville. The vast majority of the county’s 726 square miles have been designated as rural with residential development discouraged in favor of land conservation. State law...
Six months after local Head Start provider closed, its executive director has resigned
Sarah Hanks, executive director the Monticello Area Community Action Agency, has resigned from her position, according to the organization’s website. Hanks’ resignation comes about six months after MACAA decided to surrender its Early Head Start and Head grants to the national Office of Head Start. The resignation occurred at MACAA’s June board meeting, which the Board did not allow members of the public to attend.
National Pet Fire Safety Day is a time to learn how to protect pets
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- With fire season in full swing, it is important that people take precautions for their furry friends. Pets are part of families, and their safety is just as important as the people who own them. The Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue has teamed...
C3 extended deadline to apply for Energy Efficiency Grants
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Small businesses that would like to apply for grants to help make energy efficiency upgrades have a little more time to do so. The Community Climate Collaborative has extended the deadline to apply for its Energy Efficiency Grants. Businesses can use the funding, up to...
Hear Together: Cat Action Team
Cat Action Team is an all-volunteer non-profit based in Charlottesville. They believe that every cat has a right to a pain-free life with sufficient food, shelter, and medical care. They work to improve the quality of life for feral and community cats in Albemarle and 12 other counties in central Virginia. Cat Action Team sponsors a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return program, colony-maintenance and pet-retention, foster and adoption, and ongoing community education.
Albemarle EDA to consider support county request for higher pay for federal employees
The Albemarle County Economic Development Authority’s Board of Directors will have a virtual meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. (Zoom link) (agenda) (meeting materials) There are several items under new business. The first will be a resolution to approve the state grant recently awarded to Siller Pollinator. The funding...
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