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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Within the walls of the Unicorn Suite you can sometimes find Whitney Anthony. Her desk may be here at Family Service of Roanoke Valley, but the majority of her work takes place out in the community. Throughout Whitney’s internship she is working within the Therapeutic Day Treatment program at the West End Center for Youth. …
When you mention Netflix’s You to someone, you’re probably going to get one of two responses. Either, “I knowwwww it’s madness” Or “You what”. I’m in the first camp and if you’re with me, you couldn’t stop watching as the lead guy creates a narrative that almost makes you—especially in the beginning—rationalize his extremely problematic …
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