LYNCHBURG, Va. – We’re kicking off this yr’s In Your City collection, the place we spotlight completely different areas of our area and what they’ve to supply. Our first cease is in Lynchburg!
Apart from having fun with out of doors actions and small companies, what makes the Hill Metropolis so particular are the folks attempting to make constructive impacts of their group.
Ted Jennings, co-owner of Ted & Ted’s Barber Shoppe, says when he opened his enterprise years in the past, the purpose was to offer barbers with house for a clear lower and a clear begin.
“A few of [the barbers] have been in hassle, locked up; however I promised to assist them get their [barber] license and assist them get heading in the right direction, to point out them that they don’t should be within the streets attempting to earn a living. They will earn a living the correct approach,” stated Jennings.
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Organizations like Change for Change Caring Meters are earning money by refurbishing parking meters to gather cash.
Once they attain $1,000, different organizations match it, then they donate the cash to an area group in want.
The Kuumba Dance Ensemble obtained the newest donation to assist present youngsters with alternatives they might not have in any other case.
“[The kids] know that in the event that they’re constructive, they’re going to have one thing out of life and that their life is extra essential than simply anyone saying, ‘let’s do one thing flawed,’ once they’ve been taught how one can do proper,” stated Sheron Simpson, director of the Kuumba Dance Ensemble.
One other group that’s impacting future generations is Males 2 Faculty, who welcomed Lynchburg college students again to high school on their first day.
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“You by no means know what the youngsters are going by means of from dwelling or wherever, and we need to be a constructive drive,” stated Michael Brandon, a volunteer with Males 2 Faculty.
It’s a drive they need to rub off on others.
“A smile, a sort phrase goes a great distance,” stated Brandon.
Developing later this week, we’ll have extra on what makes Lynchburg particular, together with upcoming occasions you may mark in your calendars.
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