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Where Mentorship Meets Mission
Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers youth through mentorship and connection. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers Elizabeth Morris, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Blue Ridge, shares how the organization contributes to the community and how she became involved. Tell me about Big Brothers, Big Sisters and its mission, vision, and values: The mission of Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBS) is to create and support...
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Styled for the Season
Simple touches and natural beauty define Kathy Kerber's holiday home. Article by Kathy Kerber and Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Jackson Smith Kathy Kerber and her husband Ron met 38 years ago, moving from Northern Virginia to Missouri to Michigan as part of his government-related work. After about 13 years of relocation, Kathy longed to return to Virginia, while Ron was hoping to move to a farm setting similar to where he grew up in Indiana. Together, the two decided on Charlottesville...
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Holiday Wines, Virginia Style
Richard Leahy shares how Virginia wines can make your holidays shine. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers Wine industry consultant Richard Leahy has been writing about wine for 40 years, and while his writing and editorial work have been a part of numerous publications, he is also well-known locally for having literally written the book on Virginia wines: “Beyond Jefferson’s Vines.” Naturally, he has expert advice on which local wines to pair with holiday...
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Filling Plates, Fueling Change
Executive Director Jane Colony Mills shares the story of Loaves & Fishes. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Scherer Joy Photography Can you tell me the origin story of Loaves & Fishes -- how and why it was founded, and how its mission has evolved over time? Jerry Denney, a member of Charlottesville’s First United Methodist Church, started Loaves & Fishes as a church mission in 2004 when he identified food insecurity as an issue in the Charlottesville community. Church...
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