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Local Groups and Organizations
AARP
AARP chapters promote independence, dignity and accomplishment for older Americans at the community level. Chapter members look at important needs and opportunities in their local areas and find ways to help. The Association provides resources to strengthen chapter activities. Each AARP chapter is a vital communications link between local members and AARP national headquarters in Washington DC. Through service activities, chapter members personify AARP in the local community.
Contact:
AARP Chapter #2613
P. O. Box 10082
Blacksburg, VA 24062
Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry
Intake through Community Action, Christiansburg (Blacksburg residents only)
Contact:
540-381-1561
540-382-6186
505 Progress Street , Blacksburg
Behind Blacksburg Baptist Church , for Blacksburg residents only.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday
Blacksburg United for Responsible Growth (BURG)
The overriding mission of BURG is to promote the development of commercial activity in Blacksburg in a way that enhances the town’s distinctive character, maintains the integrity of its neighborhoods, and promotes environmental sustainability. We support measures that improve the viability of locally-owned businesses, encourage pedestrian-friendly development, help revitalize Blacksburg’s downtown, limit sprawl, and preserve open spaces.
Contact:
BURG@bburg.org
http://www.bburg.org/join.html
Blacksburg Volunteer Fire
Department
The Blacksburg Fire Department is an all volunteer agency serving Virginia Tech, Blacksburg and the surrounding areas of Montgomery County. The Blacksburg Fire Department's mission is to protect life, environment, and property in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, and area of Montgomery County surrounding the town. The department strives to provide such services as public fire education, inspections, fire prevention, fire suppression, and hazardous materials containment services as Public Fire Education, Inspections, Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, and Hazardous Materials Containment.
Contact:
Blacksburg Fire Department
2700 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Non-emergency phone: (540)961-1175
http://www.blacksburg.gov/fire/bvfd/html/index.php?pid=1
Boys and Girls Clubs of New River
Valley
Their mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens by providing a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, and hope and opportunity.
Contact:
Boys & Girls Clubs of New River Valley
P.O. Box 1593,
Christiansburg VA 24073
540-267-3444
Fax 540-267-3435
16 E Main Street
Christiansburg VA 24073
540-381-5800
Amanda Melniczek, Area Director
FRIENDS OF BROWN FARM
Friends of Brown Farm Nature Park, with over 100 members, including biologists and ecologists from Virginia Tech, organize monthly nature education walks on the Brown Farm from early spring to late autumn.
Contact:
961-5453 or 552-3136.
The Coalition for Justice
is a non-partisan coalition of religious, political, and community organizations and individuals drawn together in common concern about the ongoing oppression of the peoples of Central America and the world. Originally organized in the spring of 1981, the focus of the Coalition has been to facilitate public awareness of the social, economic, and political dimensions of the Central American crisis through educational and political efforts. Members have chosen to expand the Coalition's scope to include peace and justice issues that affect those struggling locally and in other regions of the world, with Central America continuing to be the centerpiece of its work.
Contact:
justice@bburg.bev.net,
Coalition
for Justice
P.O. Box 299
Blacksburg, Virginia 24063
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley
is a publicly supported, tax-exempt, philanthropic organization, created by, and for, the people of the New River Valley. Our mission and purpose is to increase the quality of life in the New River Valley by serving the charitable interests of donors and making creative, visionary, and sensitive grants to worthy organizations and scholarships to individuals.
Contact:
The Community Foundation of the NRV
Andy Morikawa, Executive Director
P.O. Box 6009
Christiansburg, VA 24073-6009
540.381.8999; fax 540.381.1406
cfnrv@cfnrv.org
The Downtown Merchants of
Blacksburg
It was in the late 1970s that a small group of Blacksburg merchants hatched a plan to sponsor an annual summer fair. Their efforts did not take long to root, and eventually the celebration they founded grew to be the Steppin' Out Street Festival that we know and love today. Buoyed by the success of Steppin' Out and encouraged by town citizens, the merchants determined to create a formal organization to represent and advance the town's Central Business District. In 1988, The Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg (DMOB), was formed. This non-profit organization now numbers nearly 100 merchants, dedicated to making the town's commercial center as lively as it is safe and attractive.
Contact:
Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg
P.O. Box 233, Blacksburg, Virginia 24063
540-951-0454
dmob@downtownblacksburg.com
http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/
The Free Clinic of the New River
Valley
is committed to providing quality healthcare and dental services to people who lack insurance and cannot afford health care.vThe Free Clinic is a medical facility for residents of the New River Valley who are uninsured and are low-income. Our program provides medical and dental care as well as pharmacy services to eligible patients living in Montgomery, Floyd and Giles counties and the City of Radford. Residents of Pulaski County can also be seen in our dental program.
Contact:
215 Roanoke Street
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
540.381.0820
Fax: 540.382.3391
http://www.nrvfreeclinic.org/index.html
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the
Virginia Blue Ridge
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge is a non-profit organization of area residents dedicated to helping our neighbors make funeral arrangements that are dignified, meaningful and affordable.
Contact:
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge
PO Box 10082
Blacksburg, VA 24062-0082
Phone: 540-953-5589
fcavbr@bev.net
http://www.funerals.org/fcavbr/index.htm
The League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Contact:
League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Virginia
President: Mary Houska
mfdh@aol.com
552-2717
The Lyric Theatre and Council
The Lyric Theatre is a non-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization overseen by The Lyric Council Board of Directors. The Lyric Council was first formed in 1995 with the goal of restoring The Lyric Theatre and is now the governing body of The Lyric. Since 1998, the Lyric has operated a not-for-profit movie theatre and community center in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. We are located on College Avenue across the street from Virginia Tech's main campus. The mission of The Lyric Council is to promote and encourage the use and development of The Lyric Theatre, and to enhance community awareness and appreciation of the arts through programs, entertainment, and/or education at The Lyric.
Contact:
Lyric Theatre
PO Box 665
Blacksburg, VA 24063
http://www.thelyric.com
Montgomery County
Contact:
http://www.montva.com/
Montgomery
County Democratic Party
Contact:
info@mcdemocrats.org
info@mcdemocrats.org
http://www.mcdemocrats.org/index.html
Montgomery County (VA) Emergency
Assistance Program
assists families and individuals in immediate, temporary, and emergency situations. Its efforts are coordinated with the major local social service agencies and with area civic and religious groups. MCEAP serves those who failed to qualify for public assistance or had exhausted their benefits. Its philosophy is one of assisting county residents in maintaining their households and restoring their self sufficiency.
Contact:
110 Roanoke Street
Christiansburg,
Virginia
24073
540-381-1561;
FAX: 540-381-4320
http://civic.bev.net/mceap/
Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Contact:
Alvin Humes, President
381-2636
P.O.
Box 6044
Christiansburg, VA 24068
(540) 382-6751
info@naacpnrv.org
The NeighborhoodsProject
The Neighborhoods Project is a joint effort between the Town of Blacksburg and the Blacksburg Electronic Village. The goal of the project is to foster better communication among neighborhood residents and between residents, Town staff, and elected officials. Please contact the Town's Neighborhood Planner at town.nep@blacksburg.gov of the Town of Blacksburg for more information regarding this project. See the neighborhood directory for a list of street names within each of these Neighborhood Planning Areas.
Contact:
http://www.bev.net/neighborhoods/
NRV
Bird Club
We are a local chapter of the state organization, the Virginia Society of Ornithology. Our club is dedicated to furthering the enjoyment and NRVBC understanding of birds.
Contact:
Jerry Via
951-7821
c/o Jerry Cross
P.O. Box 361
Blacksburg, VA 24063
New River Family Shelter
(Crossroads Shelter, Inc.)
Provides transitional housing to homeless individuals.
Contact:
110 Roanoke Street , Christiansburg
540-382-6186
Website: www.crossroads-shelter.org
E-mail: info@crossroads-shelter.org
276-228-9270
NRV Habitat for Humanity
The New River Valley affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International is usually building three or four houses with three or four others in planning stages. Land for more houses is being sought in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Floyd. Much of the labor for building our houses is supplied by the Virginia Tech and the Radford University Chapters of Habitat for Humanity.
Contact:
P. O. Box 570,
Christiansburg, Virginia 24068-0570
Phone: 540-731-8660
Fax: 540-7731-8660
(phones manned 9-2 M-Th, excluding national holidays)
New River Independent Business
Alliance
This organization’s stated purpose is to recognize the unique character, diversity, friendly service and community value that local businesses provide; increase public awareness of local businesses and the value of shopping locally; reinvest in the local community; support local charitable organizations; organize and participate in community events; listen and learn to recognize the needs of our community; communicate effectively with media, government and university officials; prevent displacement by national chains; collectively negotiate purchases, promotions and underwriting/advertising; and maintain high ethical standards as an example for our communities.
Contact:
newriverbiz@yahoo.com
New River Land Trust
The New River Land Trust conserves farmland, forests, open spaces and historic places in Virginia’s New River region. Our home is changing rapidly and we are in danger of losing our vital landscapes and our feeling of connection to the land -- literally the grounding of our communities. To enhance life in our communities, the New River Land Trust will work with landowners and local governments to protect land for farming, forestry, natural habitat, and recreation. Our region includes Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford.
Contact:
nrlt@newriverlandtrust.org
540-951-1704
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc. is a private, nonprofit family planning agency that respects and protects the rights of each man and woman to make informed reproductive decisions. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality health care and information to clients and to serve as advocate and educator to the community on responsible human sexuality. We have offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
Contact:
Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Inc.
100 S. Boylan Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone:(919) 833-7534
Fax: (919) 833-0730
email: it@pphsinc.org
Blacksburg
Health Center
700-J North Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-951-5184
ppofblacksburg@pphsinc.org
Republican Party of Virginia
Contact:
info@rpv.org
<info@rpv.org>
The Richard D. Obenshain Center
State Party Headquarters, Richmond
115 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.780.0111 | Phone
804.343.1060 | FAX
Salvation Army Administrative Office
Provides emergency food.
Contact:
760 Roanoke Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
540-394-1037
Shadowlake Village
Shadowlake Village is located on a beautiful 33-acre site in the Tom's Creek Basin section of Blacksburg, in the Blue Ridge mountains of southwest Virginia. The community is designed for 33 private homes clustered around a Common House, or community center.
About 80% of the site is preserved as undeveloped open space and woods. In addition to an attractive view of Brush Mountain, the site features 17 acres of tall, mature hardwood forest -- a spirit-enhancing place very close to our home sites that is leafy and cool in summer and that feels open and welcoming in the winter.
Contact:
Fred Mignone
(540) 951-0566
Shadowlake Village
1731 Sage Lane
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 USA
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is the oldest Conservation organization in the U.S. The Virginia Chapter has about 17,000 members throughout Virginia. We are your friends and neighbors working to build healthy, livable communities, and to conserve and restore our natural environment.
Contact:
David Bernard, Pres.
david@aquariusplumbing.com
951-2716
Chapter Director: Michael Town
Conservation Organizer: Joshua Low
Virginia Chapter - Sierra Club
422 East Franklin Street, Suite 302
Richmond, VA 23219
1-804-225-9113 (Phone)
1-804-225-9114 (Fax)
Sustainable Blacksburg
is a non-profit community organization which facilitates effective environmental stewardship in the Blacksburg area to enhance the region’s livability and economic vitality by reducing its impact on the local and global environment.
http://www.sustainableblacksburg.org/node/2
info@sustainableblacksburg.org
Town of Blacksburg
Contact:
http://www.blacksburg.gov/
Valley Interfaith Child Care Center
VICCC’s purpose is to serve low-income working families in the New River Valley, Virginia area who are in need of affordable high-quality child care and to promote awareness in the community of the needs of low-income working families with children, and to encourage response to these needs on a broad interfaith basis.
Contact:
Katy St. Marie, Executive Director
540-558-8652
VICCC@Christiansburg
135 Church Street NE
Christiansburg VA 24073
YMCA at VT
The YMCA at Virginia Tech, an independent non profit, is one of the most respected and flourishing campus YMCA programs. This is, in large part, because of the long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between the YMCA and Virginia Tech. They provide community programs, education programs, International Programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Contact:
YMCA Lancaster House
403 Washington St., S.W.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: 540-961-YMCA (9622)
Fax: 540-961-5217
YMCA@vtymca.org