The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation has the privilege of helping support the activities of many local nonprofits. This month's Non-Profit Highlight is dedicated to Park View Community Mission.
Quick Facts
Started: 1996
Location: 2420 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Open To: Children and Families
Fun Fact: The Community Resource Center opened in early 2019 and before year's end the traffic count during one month showed 275 people had interacted with the CRC
More Information about Park View Community Mission
The Mission of Park View is:
To restore the lives of families and communities by building relationships and providing life-changing resources.
Park View is able to fulfill this mission through five main programs.
- Food For Families
A Neighhbor-choice pantry that provides fresh produce, dairy, meat and baked goods, along with a variety of non-perishable food items. - Food For Thought
A backpack food program that provides kids with enough nutritious foods to last through the weekend. - Park View Cafe
A 24-year history of feeding people within the community, while providing a safe place for fun and fellowship. - Community Resource Center
Personal, one-on-one assistance with various issues that people within the community are facing. Some of the most common issues are housing, employment, utilities, healthcare and childcare. - Life Skills Institute
Free classes that assist community members learn healthy and safe living habits, while also assisting in the development of key skills for employment opportunities.
The GLCF is proud to be a part of bringing this type of change to our community. To learn more about this unique organization in Lynchburg, visit their website!