NAACP

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services located at 245 Hariston St Danville ,Virginia was created in 1972 by a joint resolution of Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, is the Community Services Board that provides mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention services to the citizens of our City and County. In Fiscal Year 2012, our Agency served 5,599 different individuals through its behavioral health and intellectual disability divisions of service. An additional 5,590 individuals were involved in the Agency's prevention programs.

The Roanoke Branch NAACP is a local chapter of the national organization dedicated to fighting for racial justice and equality through advocacy, education, and community engagement. With a membership of over 2 million activists nationwide, the branch actively promotes initiatives aimed at enhancing Black political, social, and economic power. Through various programs, including training, scholarships, and a focus on health equity, the Roanoke NAACP empowers individuals while addressing systemic injustices in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The organization encourages community involvement and seeks to mobilize action around critical issues affecting the Black community and society at large. Generated from the website

The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, established in July 1989, is a private non-profit community agency dedicated to assisting people with disabilities in living independently. Serving residents of the Fifth Planning District of Virginia, the Center focuses on creating an accessible environment while offering a variety of non-residential programs funded by state and federal sources as well as local donations. Core services provided by the Center include advocacy, independent living skills training, peer mentoring, and transition services, all aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities. The organization also offers information and referrals to assist individuals in accessing necessary resources to support their independence within the community. Generated from the website