Tag: 2022

Cleaning Supply Drive 22-23 School Year In the Fall of 2022, we conducted a survey regarding community needs. An ACPS family support worker identified a need for cleaning supplies and hygiene items that weren’t covered by families’ SNAP benefits.   We reached out to the African American Pastors Council and together with Sentara, they were…

Grassroots Program Support We use funds to support local grassroots programs as well as they are getting off the ground.   Once such group is little people w/ BIG DREAMS.  We made a small grant to support their New Year’s Eve free community event.  It made for amazing holiday memories for the children!   Way…

Nurses Need Our Support Nurses have a challenging job in the best of times. But we can all agree that their job has been exponentially more stressful and difficult as a result of the pandemic. With that being said, FHF was honored to spend some time recognizing Albemarle County Public School nurses during the 21/22…

Why Support Teacher Appreciation For Albemarle County families’ children to be successful in school, we need great teachers! A national poll found that 55% of teachers were considering leaving the profession in 2020. Rates of burnout are particularly high amongst teachers serving the most vulnerable kids and families. Families Helping Families Found Three Major Gaps…