Breast Cancer: Remission Accomplished

A few years have gone by but I’m still in awe at how my daughter-in-law’s experience...

Disabled American Vets Donation Bins

The Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores are seeking local businesses...

Downtown Hampton

Shopping, Dining, Beauty, Fitness

Driving a Foodbank Truck

A day in the life of Mindy Spicer

Anniversary Calendars Now On Sale

Jeannie Hobbs doesn't have time to waste.

Habitat Thrift Stores

It's better to give than receive.

Holiday Events and Shows at MOCA

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Norfolk State’s New WoMen’s Center

Can you imagine the world without women?

Outdoor Ice Skating at the Air & Space Center

Cool activities for the holiday season

REACH: Reading Angel Trees

How you can help 365 days of the year

Stalking: Know It. Name It

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

It’s All About Love at the Virginia Beach SPCA

When I saw him, I knew there was something extra special about him.

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is December 1, reminding us of the absolute importance of getting regularly tested for HIV.

YWCA’s Holiday Giving Wish List

Thank you for supporting the families at YWCA "Women in Crisis" this holiday season

Beach museum gets new name, new look

Virginia Museum of Contemportary Art...

Breast cancer awareness

Safety focus: breast cancer awareness

Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores Launch New Website!

The new site has been redesigned with a fresh new look and has been updated with information...

Downtown Hampton: Shopping, Dining, Beauty, Fitness

Where each season brings new wonder...

Foodbank's mission

How the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Helped Me in My Time of Need

Habitat thrift stores

Drop. Shop. Build.

Halloween at Air & Space Center

New hands-on exhibit

Let's Move! with the Girl Scouts
On October 22, Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast (GSCCC), WAVY TV and Tidewater Parent Magazine...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is domestic violence awareness month, reminding us how important it is to be educated...

Outdoor Beach Women

Learn the fundamentals of outdoor recreation and education from local experts

Honoring Claire: A Mother’s Words to Prevent Violence

On December 8, 2006, my beloved daughter, Claire Cucchiari-Loring, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, two weeks after she broke up with him..

Reading aloud to your kids

Do you think you are going to lose it if your child asks you to read Curious George or Green Eggs and Ham one more time?

EMPOWERING YOUTH TO SHAPE THE FUTURE

We know that our youth are our future..

YWCA’s RESPONSE Program

Although October has come to be known for the beautiful bright pink and often inspirational messages...

Samaritan House Helps Children Break the Cycle

“You can take a child out of a violent environment but it will take years to take the violent environment out of the child."

Exhibitions at Contemporary Art Center

Extraordinary exhibitions through December 31

Girl Scouts Travel to New Zealand, Australia

Enjoy Traveling? Consider the New Girl Scout Pathway

September is Hunger Action Month

Play a role in ending hunger...

Hurricane Preparedness

Are you ready?

National Immunization Awareness month

This August, Planned Parenthood would like to remind all women...

Men’s Walk to End Rape and Violence

Real men wear heels..

Summer Reading Ideas for Kids

Three Ways to Keep Your Child Reading Over the Summer

VBSPCA: Volunteers, Donors and Fundraising

Non profit organizations, from animal welfare to disease awareness, rely heavily on the support...

Waiting for a Heart Transplant

One woman's story...

Meet Mary H. Beamer -

She Loves Helping People

Mary has been involved in DAV Chapter 2, located at 15460 Warwick Blvd., Newport News since 1992.

Health Outcomes for Women Dismal in Hampton Roads

Planned Parenthood works to expand access to health care for all women...

Boardwalk Art Show & Festival

Upcoming events at CAC...

Summer safety

Are you ready for summer fun?

YWCA by the numbers

Support the YWCA...

The “Scoop” on Becoming a Foster Parent

Did you know that the VBSPCA has a fostering program?

Preventing domestic violence

As one of the largest domestic violence shelter programs in the state, Samaritan House in Virginia Beach...

Let’s Move, Let’s Read this Summer!

Girl Scouts, along with hundreds of other organizations, are supporting the Let’s Move initiative...

Science Camp at Virginia Air and Space Center

Blast off with summer science camps!

Summer Food Drive at the Foodbank

Support the foodbank with a summer food drive.

Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores Launch New Website!

The new site has been redesigned with a fresh new look and has been updated with information...

Extreme Food Drive

Thank you for your participation and support...

Family Advocacy at Samaritan House

A Samaritan House Family Advocate wears many hats...

First Landing Park Exhibits

Close your eyes and picture what you think a stereotypical “garden club” looks like..

Friendship Should be Valued

You don’t have to be wealthy, famous or beautiful to do it successfully.

Get Yourself Tested!

Every year, Planned Parenthood joins with MTV, the CDC, the Kaiser Family Foundation..

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes at CAC

New exhibit at CAC...

Prepare for Severe Weather

Springtime is a welcome sight after...

REACH Survivor Challenge

Sponsor a team...

Single Mom Households and Habitat for Humanity

One woman can change anything...

Spring is the start of the wildlife baby season

Spring is the start of the wildlife baby season...

YWCA: Women of Distinction Luncheon

Each year the YWCA - Hampton Roads recognizes...

Volunteer at VBSPCA

For anyone looking to share their skills or fulfill a passion, the Hampton Roads area is full of worthy causes...

Volunteer Guide for Non-Profits

Volunteering is an awesome opportunity to bring good into the world and support our community

Habitat For Humanity Thrift Stores

You can help Habitat SHR

Organize Your Clutter

We all have “stuff” that we love, but don’t use. Start out the New Year by decluttering your home

Center for Hope & Healing: Child and Family Support

Most of us can’t imagine what it would be like to have a child we love diagnosed with a serious...

The Keim Centers: Helping Women for 25 years

Since 1985, The Keim Centers have been serving women and families unprepared for pregnancy....

Conflict Resolution Skills

It seems we come eyeball-to-eyeball with conflict everywhere we look these days.

The Voice of Victim Advocacy

Advocates provide a wide range of services beginning with crisis intervention...

Taste ‘11 at Foodbank

Mark your calendars for the culinary event of the year.

YWCA: Women of Distinction Luncheon

Each year the YWCA recognizes twelve outstanding women...

Hyper-Realistic Sculpture at Contemporary Art Center

The CAC opens an exciting new exhibit

Heart Safety Tips

Don't suffer from a broken heart.

Birth Control Matters

Birth control is preventive care and should be treated as such in the new health care legislation implementation

An Ageless Motto - Be Prepared

Be prepared. That’s a tenet Girl Scouts have followed for generations.

Believe in Miracles at Samaritan House

Just days after Thanksgiving, fearing for her life and the safety of her daughter...

Contempory Art Center Holiday Gifts

This holiday season, why not take a break from department stores?

Disabled Veterans Thrift Stores

The Disabled American Veterans Combining Chapters Thrift Stores of Hampton Roads Virginia...

Donate Blood Today

When heartbreak turns to hope...

Habitat For Humanity Thrift Stores

You can help Habitat SHR

Holiday Safety Tips

Are you safe at the mall?

Hunger Knows No Season

There are over 380,000 individuals experiencing hunger...

National Wear Red Day

My name is Gail Alexander-Wright. I am a college educated....

New Birth Control Methods

Many women and couples find themselves in the position of feeling...

Sponsor a Reading Angel Tree

Reading Enriches All Children (REACH) is the only agency of its kind

YWCA Online Wish List

Give the gift of giving.

Adoptors - Get to Know Your Dog

Before a dog is adopted from VBSPCA, it undergoes a behavioral assessment.

Breast Health Information

Planned Parenthood teaches women in Hampton Roads...

Change The World, One Book At A Time

One of my favorite questions to be asked is, “What are you reading?”

Community Conversation on Violence Against Women

YWCA empowers women

Contempory Art Center of Virginia Exhibits

Group tour opportunities at CAC

Disabled Veterans Thrift Stores

Your Donations Help Local Disabled Veterans

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

First Aid and CPR Training

When heartbreak turns to hope, you're there

Girl Scout Volunteer Open House

The countdown to the Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary has officially started...

Help End Hunger in Our Community

How you can help end hunger

Safety At Home and Worksite

Safety focus: Attitude matters

Volunteer at VBSPCA

When I attended my first committee meeting in June...

Woman-owned Businesses of Downtown Hampton

Where businesses thrive.

Contempory Art Center of Virginia Exhibits

The Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit institution

De-Feet Domestic Violence 5K Walk/Run

Fiscal Year 2009-2010 was both a challenging and rewarding year for Samaritan House.

Fall Classic Golf for Southside YWCA

The YWCA South Hampton Roads has served as a source of strength...

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

30 ways in 30 days to help the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

Habitat South Hampton Roads

Drop. Shop. Build.

Hampton Roads Writers Conference

While it’s true, as the bumper sticker proclaims, that WRITERS DO IT ALONE

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of being vaccinated

REACH Loves Reading Out Loud

Ten children gleefully enter the children’s room after a full day in school...

Real Benefits for Real Girls

For generations, girls and women have sought opportunities to be empowered

Support Disaster Relief with Red Cross

When heartbreak turns to hope, you're there

VBSPCA and Second Hand Thrift

Tammy Morgan, a Virginia Beach local has been a thrift store shopper for 20 years.

Women In Construction News

Local NAWIC chapter raises funds for scholarships.

Sexual assault risk reduction techniques

Reduce your vulnerability. Be aware that anyone, no matter how...

Samaritan House summer calendar

Samaritan House is a domestic violence and homeless shelter in Virginia Beach.

NAWIC raises funds for scholarships

Supports real estate growth

Reach loves reading aloud

Ten children gleefully enter the children’s room after a full day in school...

Habitat “Power Women”

Your donated goods will help generate funds to help needy families...

HEARTS Inc. volunteer organization

Giving more, achieving goals, touching HEARTS

Girl Scouts advocate healthy media images

If you feel unhealthy media images of girls and women have escalated...

Green seekers at VBSPCA

The Virginia Beach SPCA strives to meet its mission...

Daughter Connection and breast health education

Education is Power! Are You Connected to the Power Source?

First aid and CPR training

Learn how to save lives.

Birth Control pill is 50 years old 

In the middle of the 20th century, an age-old quest for safe...

Boardwalk Art Show

CAC Boardwalk Art Show event

VBSPCA Lifesavers

More and more people are looking for opportunities to give back to their communities.

Samaritan House Programs

Help save Samaritan House programs

REACH Survivor Challenge

A Celebration of Reading and a Great Way to “Pie” Your Boss!

NAWIC Supports Community Charities

Local NAWIC chapter celebrates 43rd anniversary

National SIT Awareness Month

Get tested NOW.

Habitat Poker Run

Poker Run Saturday, April 10

Girl Scouts Make the Connection

The First Step in Making a Difference

YWCA: Taking a Stand Against Racism

Racism hurts everyone.

Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s a Woman to do?

There is a health care crisis on the horizon.

Celebrating Women in the Arts

The CAC celebrates women in the arts with three exhibitions

Youth Today Are More Civic Minded

It’s been said that all children need is a little help...

Wild things are coming to Contemporary Art Center

The art center is gearing up for a WILD winter...

Endometriosis: A Detailed “Q&A”

Endometriosis is a condition that millions of women face...

REACH’s Ten Reasons to Read Aloud and our Favorite Read-Aloud Books!

The single most important activity for building...

Samaritan House Attends Lobby Day

Samaritan House lobbies for legislation

Taste ‘10 Charity Event for Foodbank

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Animals in the Classroom

Once there was a time when every classroom had a class pet.

Volunteer for the American Red Cross

Heidi Klum is a Red Cross volunteer

Women in Construction

The Greater Tidewater Chapter of the National Association of Women...

Women of Distinction luncheon

Each year, the YWCA - South Hampton Roads recognizes 12 outstanding women

American Red Cross

Give the gift that saves the day

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

The face of hunger looks like someone you know

Habitat for Humanity

Build homes and hope for more families in need

HOPE at the VBSPCA

Last year, over 50 families were recipients.....

NAWIC Honors Businesses, Students

The Greater Tidewater Chapter of NAWIC is proud to be celebrating...

Reading to Kids At Risk

To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage...

Reproductive Health

Most women are familiar with the need for an annual exam...

Samaritan House Gifts

This year, give a gift that gives back

The Power of Girls

By International Women’s Day 2011, our goal is to have 50,000 girls pledge...

Your Special Event at the Contempory Art Center

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia has long been a favorite location...

YWCA of South Hampton Roads

Eliminating racism, empowering women

Victory Home: A Ministry of Hope

What is the value of your soul?

Art center fall events and exhibits

Fall events and exhibitions at the Contemporary Art Center

Birth control: Top 10 best methods

Most young people today think that access to affordable contraception...

Adopt your next canine companion

A puppy mill is defined by the Humane Society of the United States...

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

The face of hunger looks like someone you know

Habitat for Humanity accepting donations

You can help Habitat SHR

Mixed messages for girls

If you look at the magazines that strategically find their place...

NAWIC Attends National Conference

The Annual Conference: Excerpts From Three Reports

Reading aloud is important

I am involved with literacy, reading programs and helping homeless children...

Samaritan House domestic violence 5K

In support of Domestic Violence Awareness month...

Victory Home awareness banquet

Let's meet the need together

Girl Scouts Tackle Relational Aggression

For most of us, bullying is defined as overstepping boundaries

Camp Virginia Jaycee

Camp Virginia Jaycee is a year round residential outdoor recreation...

Change a life

Support the Red Cross.

Hampton Roads Writers

The cost can’t be measured in sweat or tears or hours...

“Seasoned and Ready Kitty Cats”

Our culture propagates a belief system that you can never be too young, too thin, or too rich...

NAWIC Chapter gives scholarships

The local chapter of NAWIC recently awarded scholarships

Teen Boys deal with Domestic Violence

Boys Group Encourages Young Men to Share Feelings & Respect Women

Tool Box Bash at Habitat for Humanity

Habitat SHR remains active in your community...

Teen Pregnancy. How to Talk to your Kids

For many parents, talking with kids about sex can be scary...

Victory Home. Whom do we serve?

When someone first hears, or reads, about the ministry of Victory Home...

Virginia Beach Fashion Week

Couture Fashion Comes to Virginia Beach This October With VA Fashion Week 2009

YWCA: Empowering women

No one is born a racist.

Planned Parenthood: Who We Are

People associate us with birth control and overall family planning…

YWCA: Single mothers

Not convicts. Not junkies. Single mothers.

Red Cross blood alert

97% of us will either need blood or know someone who needs blood in our lifetimes.

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

One in five area residents will look to the foodbank for help.

ORPHANetwork and Hampton Roads

Four Hampton Roads teams set to make impact with ORPHANetwork this summer.

Victory Home Holds First Graduation

Some were in prison, some were homeless...and others on and off the streets...

VBSPCA Therapy Animals

Volunteers from the Virginia VBSPCA provide a very special kind of therapy

Art of Glass 2 at Contemporary Art Center

Art of Glass 2 brings the best in glass art from around the world…

Why Women Stay

Despite how far we have come with women’s rights and …

Women in Construction: On the Go

Women in Construction recently ventured to Charleston, South Carolina…

Art of Glass 2 at Contemporary Art Center

ORPHANetwork

A network of change is born in Hampton Roads

Ocean Front Jaycees

Ocean Front Jaycees gears up for a busy and fun 2008

 

Habitat for Humanity

Your spring cleaning = funds to build a habitat

Celebrate Girl Scout leaders

Tidewater NAWIC educates Girl Scouts

Many professional women today have fond memories of being a Girl Scout

Chow down with Samaritan house

Chow is a tasting event focused...

Gift of volunteering for the Virginia Beach SPCA

With approximately 61.8 million people...

Dine out, help fight AIDS

Over 60 restaurants have answered the call...

Get to know Victory Home

Whether abused, addicted, or abandoned, individuals can receive healing, help, and hope...

FoodBank thanks the community

Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors, restaurants....

YWCA: Empowering women

Strong alone. Fearless together