Everyone can participate in the excitement of race day during “America’s Toughest Road Marathon.” Carilion Children’s and Family Service of Roanoke Valley, which plans the local Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) events each year, have partnered to host the fourth annual Carilion Children’s Family 1 Miler in conjunction with the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon on Saturday, April …
Mental Health Warrior: Chelsea Hodges
Working towards her Masters of Social Work from Radford University, Chelsea Hodges interns with Youth Development as a part of the Community Youth Program in Roanoke Valley. Chelsea earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently a MSW candidate, tentatively graduating in 2020. The Youth Development program at Family Service has multiple services. …
Diversity and inclusion in mental health
Throughout my life I have been an advocate for diversity and inclusivity. So much so I was able to turn my passion into a career. For the past 20 years I have been focused on leading diversity and inclusion initiatives. My current position is at Hollins University, serving as Special Advisor on Inclusivity and Diversity. …
Mental Health Warrior: Bryan Walke
Bryan supports Family Service as a Youth Development Specialist. He teaches both Positive Action (PA) and Teen Outreach Program (TOP), while also supporting Project AIM. The first two programs are geared towards all ages from 1st grade to 5th grade in PA to Middle School to High School in TOP. PA teaches children that their …
Get the Dish!
When you attend Celebrity Tip Off, you will be enthralled and inspired by the stories you hear. Get the dish at Celebrity Tip Off: Dynamic Duos on Thursday, April 11 at The Shenandoah Club. You can register now! If you aren’t able to attend, check out this year’s Dynamic Duos and tip your favorites’!! Celebrity Waiters tell all This …
Mental Health Warrior: Tommy Pennington
A United States Marine Corps Veteran, and with a past in marketing, Tommy Pennington brings a rich history of experience to Family Service. After being laid off in 2014, Tommy had a few part-time jobs. In lieu of his employment, Tommy found that the work he was completing was not fulfilling what he hoped for …
Mental Health Warrior: Andy
Everybody knows Raggedy Andy. Especially at Family Service of Roanoke Valley! He is a familiar face not only to our staff, but our community. Andy’s history is long with Family Service, and his reach extended beyond these walls with the first annual Roanoke Valley Gives in 2016. “He actually lived in the playroom at Family …
A history of service
Supporting a greater community purpose means something to me. After college, I participated in AmeriCorps as a VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) while living in New England. I supported United Way efforts and non-profit community investment. My hometown of Roanoke called me back following my AmeriCorps experience. I also wanted to be part of …
Mental Health Warrior: AmeriCorps VISTA
Jill Pritts Coming into work at Family Service of Roanoke Valley could be considered Jill Pritts’ day job. In the wee hours of the morning, before many of us have begun to steer, she can be found teaching English to children in China. Jill is well versed in five languages but has her Bachelor of …
Elevating social work for over 60 years
Jane Hurt dedicates her life and career to bring hope to those hurting in the Roanoke Valley. In honor of Social Work Month 2019, which begins today and is celebrated in March each year, we honor Jane’s long-time commitment to the field and our agency. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in geriatric …