More and more Charlottesville and Albemarle residents are facing difficulties as the cost of housing continues to rise. Maybe you need help paying your rent or your property taxes. Or you’ve received an eviction notice and need free legal advice. Or you have a leaky roof you can’t afford to repair. Local organizations have programs […]
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Posted inOur neighborhoods, Short & Important
Who might run a grocery store on Cherry Avenue? Find out Monday, Dec. 9
Potential grocery store owner-operators will talk with the community Dec. 9 at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church on Lankford Ave.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Scottsville Town Council must fill a new vacancy on its board
The Council opted to appoint a new member rather than hold a special election this year because the election would have cost around $14,000 that the small government did not have.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Ron Smith wins another term as mayor of Scottsville
The race was close — Smith won by just 6 votes.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
The group that manages community gardens for low-income Charlottesville residents is going to close if it doesn’t raise $500,000 by April
The nonprofit organization, which is funded through philanthropic donations, grants, and some City taxpayer funds, did not get four major federal and local grants that it applied for this year, said Aleen Carey, Cultivate Charlottesville’s co-executive director.
Posted inHealth and safety, Short & Important
Help local health officials and hospitals decide what to prioritize to improve community health
The Blue Ridge Health District, University of Virginia Health and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital conduct an assessment every three years.
Posted inFrom the newsroom
You’re going to be hearing a bit more from us over the next few weeks — here’s why
NewsMatch can help double, or even triple your support. But it’s your support that makes us sustainable.
Posted inOur neighborhoods, Short & Important
The Salvation Army seeks new home for its Cherry Avenue thrift store
The organization hopes to transform the store into a low-barrier shelter.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Our neighborhoods, Short & Important
City Manager: There’s still no plan for Belmont property originally eyed for homeless shelter
“The city retains control of this site for a future redevelopment project. And we’re going to wait to figure out what is the right project,” said City Manager Sam Sanders.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Our neighborhoods
A year after Charlottesville City Manager’s ‘homeless intervention strategy,’ a bold plan to assist area’s growing unhoused population unfolds
If the Council approves the recommendation, the community eventually could have an overnight low-barrier shelter, transitional housing and more services.
