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Charlottesville’s small business community has been extremely hard hit by the coronavirus. We’ve lost quite a few beloved local businesses this year: Bashir’s, Boutique Boutique, The Bluegrass Grill, Prime 109, Fellini’s, etc.
But small business owners have also done a remarkable job of adapting to difficult circumstances. The Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville (DBAC) has come up with a great idea for promoting the businesses on the Downtown Mall: a gift card that can be used at any participating shop on the Downtown Mall. You can buy the DBAC gift card here (available in electronic or physical format). [Read more…]
Neighborhood Holiday Food Drive
The Little High neighborhood is doing a food drive in support of the Loaves & Fishes food pantry. You can drop off food donations (please see the specific items requested below) on the front porch of 1107 East Jefferson or at 1144 Meriwether Street until noon on Tuesday, 12/22. Neighborhood association volunteers will deliver the donations. If you want to deliver your own contribution of items on their list, Loaves & Fishes is located at 2050 Lambs Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please visit the Loaves & Fishes website or see the fundraiser posted on our neighborhood’s Facebook page.
Specific items Loaves & Fishes wants:
- Tuna or other canned meats (pull-top lids or packets)
- Canned vegetables or beans
- Ready-to-eat meals
- Canned Fruit
- Shelf-stable milk
- Jelly/Jam
- Alternative proteins like nuts and quinoa
- Peanut butter and other nut butters
- Individual serving size cereals/instant oatmeal/granola bars
- Baby supplies and food
- Can openers
Help for the Haven
The Haven, a multi-use day shelter in downtown, needs help this holiday season. Below is a list of specific items they need for the day shelter and for their kitchen. If you wish to drop off any of the specific supplies requested please see their Covid protocol for contact-less drop-off (copied below) or visit the Haven website for more information.
You can also donate money through the Haven website. [Read more…]
Shelter for Help in an Emergency
The Shelter for Help in an Emergency works to support and empower victims of domestic violence through a combination of residential, community-based and outreach services. Please visit the Shelter for Help in an Emergency website if you would like to make a monetary donation. It maintains an emergency residential facility that needs supplies. [Read more…]