WNRN is proud to give our non-profit neighbors a venue to promote their causes and events. As part of the Community Connection series, we broadcast public service announcements for non-profits that are written in their words and recorded in their voice.
The rules: Organizations profiled by WNRN or organizations whose information is broadcast within Hear Together/Community Connections must be a registered 501c3. If it is an event, WNRN requires at least a month’s advance notice to create a Community Connection for any event. If there is an admission or cost for the event, 100% of proceeds must benefit the nonprofit. Hear Together/Community Connections is a non-partisan, non-biased feature and will not accept submissions from or conduct profiles of political organizations or activities representing or contributing to a specific political organization or political action committee. Hear Together/Community Connections is non-denominational and will not accept submissions from or conduct profiles of specific religious groups or fundraisers tied to specific religious groups or organizations. We will accept submissions that are inter-faith or multi-denominational that support the community at large in collaboration without promoting a specific religious group or activity related to funding a specific religion or religious group.
Creating a Community Connection is an easy process. To request a time to record your message, email dmoses@wnrn.org. During scheduling, you’ll be prompted to write a message outlining what you’d like to promote, which we’ll use as your script for recording. We look forward to working with you!
Community Connection: Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is a local nonprofit located next door to Charlottesville High School. Their core values are: Inspiring connection, learning, and joy through nature.
Community Connection: Wildrock
Wildrock, a nonprofit promoting nature play for health and happiness, is hosting their Annual Children’s Festival Down by the Bog at the Booker T. Washington Park off Preston Avenue in Charlottesville on Sunday, October 22nd from 2-4PM.
Community Connection: Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation in Richmond is hosting their annual Fall fundraiser: the Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10m & 5k presented by Dominion Energy on Saturday, October 28th.
Community Connection: Fry’s Spring Next Century
The band We Are Star Children and the Fry’s Spring Beach Club are here to tell you about the Centennial Show in the Fry’s Spring Beach Club ballroom in Charlottesville on Saturday, October 14th!
Community Connection: Charlottesville E-bike Lending Library
Charlottesville E-bike Lending Library is a non-profit working to expand access to electric bicycles in the Charlottesville area.
Community Connection: Lynchburg Grows
Lynchburg Grows works with the community to provide access to healthy food and purposeful jobs to people with disabilities.
Community Connection: Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit that nourishes the needs of all ages and incomes in the greater Lynchburg area.
Community Connection: Miriam’s House
Miriam’s House of Lynchburg is a local nonprofit with a mission to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
Community Connection: Oakland School
Oakland School, located just outside of Charlottesville and 50 minutes from Richmond, is hosting its first ever Fall Fest on Saturday, October 14th and you are invited to join them for an autumnal evening of barbecue, oysters, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities.
