Rappahannock United Way

3310 Shannon Park Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408    |    (540) 373-0041

Conversations That Matter… to Her
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Conversations That Matter… to Her

Join us for an evening of learning and conversation focused on the power of resiliency women can experience from being coached.
$25 for Women United Members | $40 for Non-Members
Click Here to register.  RSVP by May 6, 2022.
Interested in being a sponsor for this event? Click here.

Women of Influence Luncheon
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Women of Influence Luncheon

Rappahannock United Way’s Women United Leadership Council invites you to a special luncheon to honor the legacy of Cathy Davis and recognize Linda Worrell as the recipient of the 2022 Woman of Influence Award.
Due to an overwhelming response, this event is currently at capacity.  Please click here to join the

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community, you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like-minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance through

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance

Day of Action 2023
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Day of Action 2023

ReUnite with Rappahannock United Way and join us for Day of Action 2023. Registration will open March 15th.

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community, you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like-minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance through

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community, you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like-minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance through

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community, you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like-minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance through

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community, you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like-minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance through

Tax Volunteer Meet and Greet
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Tax Volunteer Meet and Greet

Meet our Tax Team and mingle with new and returning volunteers as we step into Tax Season 2022-2023. You will have the opportunity to confirm certifications, pick up your tax volunteer t-shirt and name badge, and sign up for sites. Refreshments will be served.
Contact Emily Riesbeck with questions.

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance

Prosper Coalition Meeting
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Prosper Coalition Meeting

If you / your organization has an interest in financial stability in our community you are invited to join. Individuals, nonprofits, neighborhoods, government, schools, businesses, etc. All are welcome! The purpose of the Prosper Coalition is to bring like minded community members together to help individuals and families achieve financial self-reliance

Module 1 – Your Money, Values and Influences
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Module 1 – Your Money, Values and Influences

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 
Learn about internal values and goals, external influences, and their relationships to financial decisions.

Module 3 – Your Spending and Savings Plan
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Module 3 – Your Spending and Savings Plan

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 
Learn how to develop a spending and saving plan, and how to prioritize spending when money is short.

Module 4 – Employment and Career

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 
Explore career advancement through trainings and certifications.

Module 5 – Credit Reports and Scores

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 
Understand credit reports and scores, building productive credit histories, and repairing and improving credit.

Module 6 – Borrowing Basics

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants.
Research options for borrowing money and the costs.

Module 7 – Managing Debt

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants.
Learn about different kinds of debt and ways to manage it.

Module 8 – Using Credit Cards

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants.
Understand how credit cards work and how to manage them.

Module 9 – Productive Assets

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 
Explore ways to build assets.

Module 10 – Protecting Your Identity and Other Assets

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants.
Learn ways to recognize, respond to, and reduce the risks of identity theft, along with strategies for protecting other assets.

Module 11 – Making Housing Decisions

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants.
Explore different types of safe and affordable housing; Learn about the home buying process.

Health Living – Childcare

Registration is required. Invite only for registered Prosper Mentoring participants. 

Literacy Kit Sort-a-Thon
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Literacy Kit Sort-a-Thon

Help Rappahannock United Way package items collected to build literacy kits to provide early learning resources to local children in
need, to ensure they are ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Data Workshop For Community Impact Grant Funding

Required workshop for Member Agencies who will receive Community Impact Grant funding in fiscal year 2023. Workshop will cover the report itself as well as data collection. Registration link will be emailed.
Please email Brenda Sapanghila with any questions bsapanghila@rappahanockunitedway.org

Leadership Giving Circle Donors – A Night at the Ballpark
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Leadership Giving Circle Donors – A Night at the Ballpark

This is an invitation only event for those donors who gave $1,000 or more to Rappahannock United Way during the 2021 Campaign.
We have had an overwhelming response to this event and are at capacity. We thank you for your support and are sorry for any inconvenience. 
Contact Megan Dolecki with

Remarkable Women’s Leadership Coaches Mastermind Workshop
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Remarkable Women’s Leadership Coaches Mastermind Workshop

From Conversations That Matter… to Her to Solutions That Work… for Her
Remarkable Women’s Leadership Coaches Mastermind Workshop – $99 per person ($500 value).  Participants also receive one (1) free personal 1:1 coaching session.  Includes dinner, cocktails, and networking.  All proceeds benefit Rappahannock United Way.
Click here to register!

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

City of Fredericksburg United Way Benefit Golf Tournament
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City of Fredericksburg United Way Benefit Golf Tournament

The 10th Annual City of Fredericksburg United Way Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on June 13th at Lee’s Hill Golf Club. Over the years, this event has raised $118,000 for Rappahannock United Way and has put the ‘FUN’ in Fundraising! For more information about the tournament, please contact Hope

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

We Hit a Home Run! Campaign Celebration
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We Hit a Home Run! Campaign Celebration

We hit a home run!  Join us in celebrating Rappahannock United Way’s Annual Workplace Campaign as we recognize our MVP corporate campaigns, local government campaigns, and volunteers!  Teams are invited to join in celebrating their campaign’s impact on our community.
Lunch will be provided and awards presented.  $25 per Teammate | $200

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

Free Tax Preparation
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Free Tax Preparation

If your household income was $80,000 or less in 2021, Rappahannock United Way can help you file your taxes for FREE. This will be walk in only, subject to availability.
Rappahannock United Way will be offering free tax services for prior year and current year returns (2018-2021).
Don’t forget to

Education Focus Area Council Evaluation Training

 
For current Education Focus Area Council members only. Workshop overview of application software and evaluation training.
Virtual meeting. Email Brenda Sapanghila for link.

ALICE in Focus: Children – Launch Event

United For ALICE’s new research series ALICE in Focus makes its debut April 2022 – beginning with a spotlight on ALICE children.
With this wealth of information, how can you obtain the most relevant data for your field – and what are some ways you might use that data

Prosper Students Spring 2022 Workshops
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Prosper Students Spring 2022 Workshops

MARCH 28 – April 1, 2022 | 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Prosper Students is Rappahannock United Way’s financial education program for junior and senior high school students. Our goal is to educate students beyond the classroom and prepare them for adulthood through financial literacy and job readiness skills, along with an

Women United Membership Engagement Night

Join us for an evening of fun and volunteering! You will get a special tour of Atlantic Builders brand new Design Studio and help Women United send out cards to current, past and future Women United Members. This is an invitation-only event. For more information email Janel Donohue at  jdonohue@rappahannockunitedway.org
 

Prosper Community Workshop: Building a Budget
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Prosper Community Workshop: Building a Budget

MARCH 7, 2022 | 7:00PM – 7:30PM
Building a Budget FREE Financial Workshop: This free 30 minute workshop looks at different types of budgets and it teaches participants how to create a simple budget.
Click here to register.
Questions?  Email Melody Fowler, Financial Coach.
 

Prosper Community Workshop: Setting Goals
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Prosper Community Workshop: Setting Goals

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 | 7:00PM – 7:30PM
Setting Goals FREE Financial Workshop: This free 30 minute workshop examines creating SMART financial goals.
Click here to register.
Questions?  Email Melody Fowler, Financial Coach.

Drop Off Tax Appointment
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Drop Off Tax Appointment

We will be offering drop off tax preparation at our office for to assist clients who are still looking to file. All appointments can be made at RUWFREETAXES.org.

Drop Off Tax Appointment
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Drop Off Tax Appointment

We will be offering drop off tax preparation at our office for to assist clients who are still looking to file. All appointments can be made at RUWFREETAXES.org.

Lunch & Learn Financial Coaching Workshops
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Lunch & Learn Financial Coaching Workshops

To sign up for these free workshops, text 2021COACHING to 41444 or click here!

FINANCIAL GOALS & SAVINGS
Monday, May 17, 2021 | 12:00PM – 12:30PM
In this workshop we will dive into your financial dreams and goals, and create smart strategies to help you reach them. We will

Mission: Independence – SWIPE RIGHT
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Mission: Independence – SWIPE RIGHT

Thursday, October 29, 2020
7:00PM – 7:30PM
Identify ways to establish credit. Acquire effective ways to manage credit to avoid building up credit card debt.
REGISTER HERE

Holiday Saving Workshop | Free Financial Coaching
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Holiday Saving Workshop | Free Financial Coaching

Get tips and ideas for saving money during this upcoming holiday season. This workshop will discuss ways to save on expenses throughout the holiday season. It will also, cover the basics for saving year round. For more information or to sign up, email Melody Fowler at mfowler@rappahannockunitedway.org

Credit Workshop | Free Financial Coaching
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Credit Workshop | Free Financial Coaching

Participants will learn what credit is, how to pull a credit report, and how to improve their credit score. This workshop is FREE and online only. Please email RUW Financial Coach, Melody Fowler, to RSVP.
Melody – mfowler@rappahannockunitedway.org
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Virtual Campaign Kickoff- 2020 – Day 3
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Virtual Campaign Kickoff- 2020 – Day 3

Instead of a traditional Campaign Kickoff event, join us for an exciting virtual experience!
Available sessions:

September 15: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 16: WEBEX sessions, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 18: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM

Be the first to see our 2020 RUW Video! Meet our Chairpersons! 3 virtual options to choose

Virtual Campaign Kickoff – 2020 – Day 2
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Virtual Campaign Kickoff – 2020 – Day 2

Instead of a traditional Campaign Kickoff event, join us for an exciting virtual experience!
Available sessions:

September 15: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 16: WEBEX sessions, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 18: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM

Be the first to see our 2020 RUW Video! Meet our Chairpersons! 3 virtual options to choose

Virtual Campaign Kickoff – 2020 – Day 1
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Virtual Campaign Kickoff – 2020 – Day 1

Instead of a traditional Campaign Kickoff event, join us for an exciting virtual experience!
Available sessions:

September 15: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 16: WEBEX sessions, 1:00PM-1:45PM
September 18: Zoom session, 1:00PM-1:45PM

Be the first to see our 2020 RUW Video! Meet our Chairpersons! 3 virtual options to choose

Financial Coaching Workshop: Saving
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Financial Coaching Workshop: Saving

We will go over different ways to save and create plans on how to save in the future.

This workshop is FREE and online only. Please email RUW Financial Coach, Melody Fowler, to RSVP.

Melody – mfowler@rappahannockunitedway.org

Financial Coaching Workshop: Budgeting
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Financial Coaching Workshop: Budgeting

Join us for a Financial Coaching Workshop all about Budgeting!

This workshop will cover different types of budgets, helping participants find a budget that works for them. We will also go over cash flow, seasonal expenses and long term financial planning.

This workshop is FREE

Book Sort-a-thon!
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Book Sort-a-thon!

The Book Sorting event has been cancelled.
Donations of new books are still being collected and will be distributed at a later date.
For more information visit http://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/bookdrive

Campaign Celebration
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Campaign Celebration

*** CANCELLED *** Campaign Celebration has been postponed.  Please stay tuned for additional information.

BB&T Tax Bus!
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BB&T Tax Bus!

We’re thrilled that the BB&T Tax Bus will return to our area on March 12th. Come to Salem Church Library between 10AM and 4PM to file your taxes with our our amazing volunteer tax team. No appointment necessary.
To learn more about what to bring, visit our Tax Prep page.

Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet
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Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet

Meet our Tax Team and mingle with new and returning volunteers as we step in to Tax Season 2019-2020. You will have the opportunity to confirm certifications, pick up your new tax volunteer t-shirt and name badge, and sign up for sites.
Refreshments will be served.

Tax Volunteer Training
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Tax Volunteer Training

Trainings and volunteer events will be held between January 4 and January 23.
Interested in becoming a volunteer tax preparer or greeter? RUW offers Free Training! Learn more about volunteer roles or visit our volunteer resource page for training dates.
 

Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet
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Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet

Meet our Tax Team and mingle with new and returning volunteers as we step in to Tax Season 2019-2020. You will have the opportunity to confirm certifications, pick up your new tax volunteer t-shirt and name badge, and sign up for sites. Refreshments will be served.
Contact Emily Atkins with

Luncheon with Jeannette Walls

*SOLD OUT*
Join us for a luncheon with best-selling author Jeannette Walls as she presents “The Glass Castle: Demon Hunting and Other Life Lessons.” Jeannette’s presentation focuses on the power of the human spirit, courage in the face of new and longstanding fears, and ways in which our weaknesses can

3rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Luncheon
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3rd Annual Celebrity Waiter Luncheon

Join us for a fun luncheon and be served by local community leaders!  At this luncheon, you will be encouraged to “tip” your waiter for services such as receiving silverware, singing your order, or bringing refills of beverages.  All of this is done in good humor and

Baby Item Sort
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Baby Item Sort

We were thrilled to receive thousands of donated diapers and hundreds of new baby items during our recent drive!  Join us as we sort items into sizes to create 100 gift bags for local families with infants.  Event is a drop-in: Come by between 5PM and 7PM.  Contact Kathryn Palmer

2019 RUW Volunteer Celebration
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2019 RUW Volunteer Celebration

Rappahannock United Way has the greatest volunteers! We’re excited to celebrate the impact volunteers have at our annual Volunteer Celebration. This event is by invitation only – if you volunteered at RUW in the last year and did not receive an invitation, please contact Kathryn Palmer for details.
Kathryn Palmer

Hidden in Plain Sight
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Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is a unique opportunity for parents, guardians, and other adults to walk-through a mock bedroom looking for signs of drugs and alcohol use and to screen a video explaining different opiates and other narcotics, and a panel of experts onsite to answer questions.
Co-presented by the

2019 Day of Action
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2019 Day of Action

Join us for our 2019 Day of Action!  Create a team at your workplace and spend a morning, afternoon, or full day helping nonprofits in our area with projects that make a difference!
NOTE: So that teams can head straight to their projects, this year we will be kicking off

Day of Action: T-Shirt Tailgate
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Day of Action: T-Shirt Tailgate

Join us as we kick off our 2019 Days of Action with a T-Shirt Tailgate at RUW!  We’ll rally with our Day of Action teams, distribute team t-shirts, take team photos and enjoy a delicious cookout in preparation for Days of Action projects that begin the next day.
The T-Shirt

Campaign Kickoff
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Campaign Kickoff

We invite you to BE THERE as we kick off our 2019 Campaign! Join Rappahannock United Way, its partner companies, government, and schools for a luncheon where we will share how our donors can impact our community. Tickets can be purchased individually for $30, or a table can be purchased

The Opiate Epidemic: What You Need to Know & How Can You Help?
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The Opiate Epidemic: What You Need to Know & How Can You Help?

Opioid addiction has been declared an epidemic and a national emergency. In 2016, there were 79 deaths due to opiate use in our area. 8% of high school students and 7% of middle school students report taking prescription drugs not prescribed to them. It is imperative that we do a

Days of Action: Team Leader Lunch & Learn
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Days of Action: Team Leader Lunch & Learn

Is your business interested in fielding a team for our upcoming Day(s) of Action? Join us to learn more about the process! We’ll serve lunch and lots of information about what is required to participate.
Priority is given to businesses that are planning a 2019 Workplace Campaign. To learn more

Day(s) of Action: Project Leader Lunch & Learn
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Day(s) of Action: Project Leader Lunch & Learn

Have questions about how to submit a project to our Fall Day(s) of Action? Join us for lunch here at RUW for an overview of the event and project requirements, plus a quick how-to lesson on using our online volunteer system.
This event is optional for project leaders.

Children’s Book Swap!
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Children’s Book Swap!

Let’s get together and swap books! It’s not only FUN, but a great way to give children in our community the opportunity to get fresh books for summer reading. Everyone is invited– for every book you bring you can take TWO! We will have story-time every half hour starting at

Mission:Independence 2019
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Mission:Independence 2019

Students should feel prepared to draft a successful budget, have meaningful dialogue during a business luncheon, and present themselves with the confidence and leadership that the “real world” demands. Through these and other hands-on learning activities, our goal is to prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
Join us for

Annual Leadership Donor Celebration
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Annual Leadership Donor Celebration

Leadership level donors: Please join us for laughter and libations as we celebrate our Leadership Giving Circle Donors!
Please RSVP for you and your guest to Amber Rockwood or RSVP below.
Attire is Business Casual.
This event is invitation only.  To learn how you can create impact in your community

Self-Care in the Trauma-Informed Era
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Self-Care in the Trauma-Informed Era

We all know that stress can impact our lives every day, and that we should work to avoid stress as much as possible. But, what do you do when you have a job that requires you to be stressed? What happens when your role is inherently stressful? Self-Care in the

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Training
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Training

Please note this is the 4-hour course.
Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs cause toxic stress and can harm the developing brain of children. This changes how children respond to stress and has lasting effects into adulthood.

Community Conversations
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Community Conversations

Join Us for a Discussion on the Challenges of a Stable and Productive Workforce
Is your workforce struggling due to challenges with quality childcare, reliable transportation, financial problems, lack of required credentials/certifications?  Join with other business leaders and human-resource professionals to share your struggles and successes.

YMYG Lunch & Learn
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YMYG Lunch & Learn

Financial Coaching: Your Money Your Goals Lunch & Learn
This event is open to the current cohort of Financial Coaching volunteers.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Financial Coach, or in bringing aspects of Financial Coaching to your organization, please contact Andrea Benavides for more information.

YMYG Lunch & Learn
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YMYG Lunch & Learn

Financial Coaching: Your Money Your Goals Lunch & Learn
This event is open to the current cohort of Financial Coaching volunteers.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Financial Coach, or in bringing aspects of Financial Coaching to your organization, please contact Andrea Benavides for more information.

Financial Coaching Meet and Greet
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Financial Coaching Meet and Greet

Empower individuals and families in our community to achieve financial stability.
You do not need to be a financial expert to volunteer. FREE training will be provided.
Join us at our financial coaching Meet And Greet to learn more about becoming a financial coach.
The Financial Coaching Program focuses on

Campaign Celebration
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Campaign Celebration

It’s time to Celebrate YOU! RUW’s Annual Campaign Celebration recognizes our top corporate campaigns, outstanding campaign volunteers, and local government campaigns.

ACEs 201: Resilience Case Planning
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ACEs 201: Resilience Case Planning

The Community Collaborative for Youth and Families is pleased to provide a follow up training on ACEs with Dr. Allison Sampson-Jackson! This event is sponsored by members of the Collaborative Leadership Team (Office on Youth, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, Rappahannock United Way, and Stafford County).

Faith Community’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic
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Faith Community’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic

This free training is targeted to faith community leaders and congregants interested in learning how opioid use impacts community members and how to help.

Youth First Conference
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Youth First Conference

Rappahannock United Way is proud to partner with the Rappahannock Area Office on Youth for the 2019 Youth First Conference.

Tax Training: Mock Tax Site
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Tax Training: Mock Tax Site

Trained Volunteers: Join our 2019 Tax Preparation Team for a Mock Tax Site on January 17th or January 22nd. Pick up your ID badge and tee shirt and see how a tax site functions.
Interested in volunteering? Contact Jill Gregory to discuss training. We welcome new preparers, greeters and coaches

Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet
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Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet

Interested in becoming a Rappahannock United Way Tax Program volunteer?  Stop by our Meet & Greet to learn about becoming a Greeter or Tax Preparer as part of an amazing program that saves local residents hundreds of thousands of dollars each year!
Meet our team, sign up for trainings, or

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2018 Celebrity Waiter Luncheon
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2018 Celebrity Waiter Luncheon

Join us for a fun luncheon and be served by local community leaders! At this luncheon, you will be encouraged to “tip” your waiter for services such as:  receiving silverware, singing your order, or bringing refills of beverages.  All of this is done in good humor and with a light

Volunteer Celebration
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Volunteer Celebration

Rappahannock United Way LOVES our volunteers! To thank those who prepare taxes, help with Seasons of Service events, serve on committees, and assist with Citizen Review, we’re hosting a Volunteer Celebration! This is an invitation-only event and an RSVP is required, so check your email for details if you have

2018 Campaign Kickoff
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2018 Campaign Kickoff

Join us for a luncheon to kickoff the 2018 Rappahannock United Way Workplace and Local Government Campaigns!
Register here: http://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/kickoff/

Days of Action
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Days of Action

RUW’s Day of Action has become Days of Action! Projects will be held weekdays from September 12 to September 19th. Is your business interested in participating as a team? Contact Jessie Walthall for more information!

2018 Campaign & Days of Action Kickoff
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2018 Campaign & Days of Action Kickoff

Join us as we kick off both our Campaign and our Days of Action for 2018!
Team Photos, Food, Races & Games and more!
$10 Individual Attendee
$50 Team Registration
*up to 10 attendees per team
Click here to register online. Contact Grace Draper for Campaign kickoff information.
Our 2018

Seasons of Service Sort-a-thon
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Seasons of Service Sort-a-thon

Stop by to help RUW sort and package baby items for new parents!
This is a fun, family-friendly event with light refreshments.

Ticket to Work Presentation
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Ticket to Work Presentation

Everyone is welcome to join us for this presentation from The Choice Group’s Gregory Bell about the Virginia Ticket to Work program.
The Ticket to Work program was created by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999.
The goal of the program is to increase self-sufficiency

Mission: Independence
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Mission: Independence

A Bootcamp for Real Life.
Preparing students 16-20 for success beyond the classroom.
Because high school students should feel prepared to draft a successful budget, have meaningful dialogue during a business luncheon, and present themselves with the confidence and leadership that the “real world” demands. Through these and other hands-on

C-Suite Breakfast: Influential Leadership
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C-Suite Breakfast: Influential Leadership

Being an effective leader is not about your title – it’s about your ability to influence outcomes and inspire others. Join New York Times best-selling author Courtney Lynch as she shares leadership best practices that will allow you to thrive during times of challenge and change. Leveraging her experiences working

Virtual Day of Action
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Virtual Day of Action

On June 21st, United Way advocates from around the nation will storm Capitol Hill to advocate for key priorities including our nation’s largest anti-hunger program, SNAP – the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. We need to defend SNAP against potential cuts which would take away food from children, older Americans, people

2018 Leadership Giving Circle Event
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2018 Leadership Giving Circle Event

Rappahannock United Way is honored to celebrate our Leadership Donors – those individuals who give $1000 or more annually to Rappahannock United Way.  Leadership donors are invited to a fun event at the Estate at White Hall in King George.
This is an invitation only event.  If you would like

City of Fredericksburg 6th Annual Golf Tournament
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City of Fredericksburg 6th Annual Golf Tournament

The City of Fredericksburg is hosting their annual golf tournament to benefit Rappahannock United Way. Register a team or come as an individual for a day of golf, raffles, and lunch at Lee’s Hill Golf Club.
Cost: $70/golfer – optional $30/golfer for the Mulligan Package (2 Mulligans, 1 red tee,

Tell Me a Story: Workshop for Nonprofit Staff
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Tell Me a Story: Workshop for Nonprofit Staff

Want to inspire more donors? Secure more grants? Engage more volunteers? The secret lies in your ability to tell your story!
Join us for an engaging workshop on storytelling that every nonprofit can benefit from. Certified Leadership and Strategy Coach and professional speaker, Patrick Jinks (The Jinks Perspective) will show

Board Leadership Summit: Governance Through the Leadership Lens
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Board Leadership Summit: Governance Through the Leadership Lens

High-Impact Nonprofit Boards have two things in common: They govern effectively, and they LEAD while they govern. But what does that leadership look like? What exactly does “engaged board” mean?
Don’t miss this highly interactive coaching session, facilitated by Certified Leadership and Strategy Coach, Patrick Jinks (The Jinks Perspective). Patrick

ECC Workshop: Roundtable Discussion
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ECC Workshop: Roundtable Discussion

You don’t have to plan your campaign alone. This workshop will give you a boost in the race to the finish!
This workshop is open to all Employee Campaign Coordinators and Campaign Assistants! We will be working in small groups to complete your Campaign Account Plans. Blank Account Plans and

Campaign Celebration
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Campaign Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the 2017 Rappahannock United Way Workplace Campaign!
$25 per person
Table of 10: $250
Half table: $175
RSVP by April 2, 2018 – Click here to secure your spot!
Contact Grace Draper for more information

BB&T Tax Bus – Salem Church Library
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BB&T Tax Bus – Salem Church Library

Rappahannock United Way and the BB&T Tax Prep Bus will be at the Salem Church Library preparing tax returns for FREE.
Free tax filing for households with less than $66,000 in income in 2017.
Secure your spot by requesting an appointment – call (540) 373-0041 x 309.  Limited walk-in spaces

BB&T Tax Bus – Spotsylvania DSS Offices
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BB&T Tax Bus – Spotsylvania DSS Offices

Rappahannock United Way and the BB&T Tax Prep Bus will be at the Spotsylvania DSS offices preparing tax returns for FREE.
Free tax filing for households with less than $66,000 in income in 2017.
Secure your spot by requesting an appointment – call (540) 373-0041 x 309.  Limited walk-in spaces

Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet
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Tax Volunteer Meet & Greet

Whether you’ve volunteered with Rappahannock United Way in the past, are interested in financial stability, or just want another way to impact your community, we would love to see you at this year’s RUW Tax Preparation and Financial Education Services Meet & Greet on November 16, 2017.
Learn all about the RUW Free Tax Services program, get

Immigration: Know Your Client’s Rights
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Immigration: Know Your Client’s Rights

This training is for staff at nonprofits who wish to be informed so that they can assist clients with immigration status, what to do when detained by police or immigration officials, how to create an emergency plan, and how to provide referrals to qualified legal assistance. This training is free

Build a Better Board
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Build a Better Board

Join us for a workshop on how to locate, recruit, train and support board members that bring talent, passion, diversity and strength to your organization.
Following the workshop, we will reconvene at the Chamber of Commerce for a meet and greet event with local individuals interested in board service.
Open

Celebrity Waiter Luncheon
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Celebrity Waiter Luncheon

Let local community leaders wait on you at this unique fundraiser to benefit Rappahannock United Way! Delicious food, fun & prizes. Held at Park Lane Tavern – Fredericksburg.
Tickets are $50 per person.  To purchase tickets online, go to http://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/rsvp/
Sponsorships are available.  To purchase a sponsorship, go to

Financial Check-Up at Headquarters Library
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Financial Check-Up at Headquarters Library

Do you lose track of what money you’ve spent?
Do you run out of money at the end of the pay period?
Do you find yourself juggling bills?
Do you know the difference between good and bad debt?
Do you want to know what is on your credit report?
Then

Financial Check-up at England Run
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Financial Check-up at England Run

Do you lose track of what money you’ve spent?
Do you run out of money at the end of the pay period?
Do you find yourself juggling bills?
Do you know the difference between good and bad debt?
Do you want to know what is on your credit report?
Then

Financial Coach Training
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Financial Coach Training

Do you work with individuals who are facing financial struggles? Do you want to help them understand how to take control of their finances and work towards financial stability? Then this FREE one day workshop will teach you how to coach and empower individuals to reduce debt, better manage income,

2017 Fall Day of Action
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2017 Fall Day of Action

Day of Action provides local nonprofit agencies and schools with volunteer teams from local businesses to complete meaningful projects that fulfill agency and community needs.
Our next Day of Action is scheduled for September 22, 2017.  If you are a nonprofit in need of a volunteer team or a local business

Day of Action Meet & Greet
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Day of Action Meet & Greet

Day of Action Team Leaders and Project Leaders will come together over lunch at RUW to finalize the details of their Day of Action project. If you are registered for Day of Action as a team leader, or if you have submitted a project, this lunch is for you!

Save the Date: Campaign Kickoff Luncheon
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Save the Date: Campaign Kickoff Luncheon

We’ll be kicking off our 2017 Workplace Campaign with lunch and lots of information about the amazing impact your donations have in our community!  We hope to see your company represented at this event!
RSVP Online for this event!
Contact Bobby Hebert for more information about our kickoff or about

Employee Campaign Coordinator Training
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Employee Campaign Coordinator Training

Are you stepping up as your company’s Employee Campaign Coordinator? We’re here to help you have the best campaign ever! Join us for ECC training to learn all you need to know about Rappahannock United Way, the impact we have in our community, and how your company’s campaign can be

Credit Essentials Financial Skills Workshop
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Credit Essentials Financial Skills Workshop

Do you know the difference between good and bad debt? Do you want to know what is on your credit report?
Then this workshop is for you!
This FREE interactive workshop will help you find answers to these questions and learn the skills you need to make your money work

2017 Vibe School Supply Drive – 99.3 The Vibe
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2017 Vibe School Supply Drive – 99.3 The Vibe

Will you help local school children get the supplies they need to succeed in school? Join Rappahannock United Way and 99.3 The Vibe for a School Supply Drive to benefit Rappahannock United Way Education programs in Fredericksburg, Spotslyvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline! Drop off supplies at:
Rappahannock United Way

Employee Campaign Coordinator Training
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Employee Campaign Coordinator Training

Are you stepping up as your company’s Employee Campaign Coordinator? We’re here to help you have the best campaign ever! Join us for ECC training to learn all you need to know about Rappahannock United Way, the impact we have in our community, and how your company’s campaign can be

Day of Action Information Session
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Day of Action Information Session

Do you represent a local business interested in participating in our Fall Day of Action? Join us on August 9th for a brief information session to learn more about the Day of Action and how to register.
Help us plan! Let us know you are coming to the

Financial Coach Training
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Financial Coach Training

Do you work with individuals who are facing financial struggles? Do you want to help them understand how to take control of their finances and work towards financial stability? Then this FREE one day workshop will teach you how to coach and empower individuals to reduce debt, better manage income,

Budgeting Goals Financial Skills Workshop
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Budgeting Goals Financial Skills Workshop

Do you lose track of what money you’ve spent?
Do you run out of money at the end of the pay period?
Do you find yourself juggling bills?
This FREE interactive workshop will help you find answers to these questions and learn the skills you need to make your money

Volunteer Celebration
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Volunteer Celebration

At Rappahannock United Way, we can’t impact our community without the help of volunteers like YOU! We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate all the time and effort you put into volunteering at Rappahannock United Way. We value your dedication and want to honor all of our

Scrapbook for a Cause
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Scrapbook for a Cause

Join us for a two-day scrapbooking crop to benefit Rappahannock United Way. All money raised will benefit Rappahannock United Way. Your registration fee is also tax deductible. $30 for April 28th or $50 if you join us for both April 28 & 29th. Includes reserved table space, snacks & beverages.

RUW Citizen Review Panels
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RUW Citizen Review Panels

Over the course of four weeks in late March / early April 45 volunteers will meet in panels of 5 to review and prioritize the many requests we have received for Community Impact Funding.  Each panel will meet twice, and at the end of the process panels will turn their

Local Government Campaign Application Training
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Local Government Campaign Application Training

The Local Government Campaign application must be submitted online. This training will prepare local nonprofit agencies for the 2017 online LGC application. Training will cover content and how to use the online system.  Training is free.  Click here to register.
To learn more about the Local Government Campaign, visit http://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/give/local-government/

Citizen Review Training: New Reviewers
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Citizen Review Training: New Reviewers

This training is for volunteers who have not participated in Citizen Review, or those who would like the full training.  Please contact Kathryn Palmer to register.

BB&T Tax Bus
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BB&T Tax Bus

RUW is partnering with the BB&T Tax Bus to provide FREE tax prep for people with a household income of $64,000 or less, and appointments are available!
Call (540) 373-0041 x 309 to make an appointment.  Learn more about our Free Tax Prep services at http://www.RUWFreeTaxes.org

Capacity Building Brown Bag / Roundtable
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Capacity Building Brown Bag / Roundtable

Register for a lunchtime conversation about community needs and the innovative programs that are meeting those needs. Bring your lunch and ideas on what is new and exciting in PD16 programming!  Space is limited, RSVP required.
Click here to register.
 

Panera Fundraising Night
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Panera Fundraising Night

Date: 1/19/17
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1760 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg 22401
Join us at Panera! Download our flyer, or RUW will be there to hand you a flyer outside the door. Show your cashier and help us raise funds for Rappahannock United Way. It’s a

Community Impact Fund Training: New Staff
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Community Impact Fund Training: New Staff

Recommended for any staff who have not used the RUW e-CImpact system to apply for funding OR any staff not familiar with logic models and measurement plans. Click here to RSVP online.

Community Impact Fund Training: REVIEW
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Community Impact Fund Training: REVIEW

Recommended for staff who are experienced using the RUW e-CImpact online application and are familiar with logic models and measurement plans.

CFC Update
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CFC Update

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is undergoing big changes for 2017.  Join us for a discussion of the new rules, new fee structure, and application process.  RSVP is required.

Eat for Change at Chipotle
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Eat for Change at Chipotle

Date: 12/13/16
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1601 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg 22401

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Rappahannock United Way. Come in to Chipotle at 1601 Jefferson Davis Highway in Fredericksburg on Tuesday, Dec. 13 between 5 and

LuLaRoe Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
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LuLaRoe Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

20 LulaRoe Consultants and other local vendors will have lots of great holiday gift items for sale during this fundraiser for Rappahannock United Way!
Bring a canned good and get a free raffle ticket!