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Feeding Southwest Virginia recently wrapped up its participation in the 15th annual statewide Legal Food Frenzy, where three Southwest Virginia law firms top won awards.
Twenty-one law offices and organizations in a 26-county, nine-city service area joined in the competition, hosting creative activities designed to raise food and funds for local food banks.
Together, they raised more than $41,000 to support Feeding Southwest Virginia. Statewide, all firms participating raised more than $350,000, or the equivalent of 1.4 million pounds of food for all seven Virginia Federation Food Banks.
â2021âs Legal Food Frenzy has been the biggest ever for Feeding Southwest Virginia,â said Pamela Irvine, CEO of Feeding Southwest Virginia. âWe so appreciate our local legal organizations joining the fight against hunger in our region in such a big way, especially this year. Their generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of others.â
Total Action for Progress is accepting nominations for this yearâs recipient of the Cabell Brand Hope Award.
Nominees must have an extended interest in anti-poverty efforts, literacy or the environment; volunteer in their community and show a long-term dedication over time; and exemplify one or more of the following characteristics: grassroots community changer, risk taker, champion for the cause, persistent, relentless, challenger of the status quo, or change leader.
Nominees must live in the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke or Rockbridge, or in Roanoke, Buena Vista, Covington, Lexington or Salem.
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The award is presented in honor of TAPâs founder, who was a tireless advocate on a wide spectrum of issues.
The Roanoke Valley SPCA has received a $10,000 grant from the Louise R. Lester Foundation for two programs.
The grant will be used for the Sara Jane and Mickey Second Chance Fund and the Companion Animal Relief Fund.
âThis gift will help us to provide medical and behavioral care for both owned pets and shelter pets,â said Denise Hayes, chief executive officer of the Roanoke Valley SPCA. âWe are so grateful for the continued support of the Louise R. Lester Foundation in our efforts to keep pets and people together.â
The C.A.Re Fund helps economically challenged pet owners struggling with extraordinary veterinary expenses to keep their pets healthy and at home with them.