January 30, 2012
Weekly Update gives you highlights of current local, state and national news, thought provoking articles and opportunities for citizen action. Each week, you'll see some of the most popular and new features from our Web site.
Prince George Collaborative Focusing on Youth
The Prince George Promise (PG Promise) is a collaborative effort between local government, nonprofit organizations, public agencies and youth stakeholders with the goal of meeting the needs of the county's youth. Participating organizations and groups are working to provide youth with a healthy start, a safe environment and an education while offering opportunities for mentorship and volunteerism. Modeled on America's Promise, the PG Promise launched last fall with 38 charter members including the Prince George Board of Supervisors, Prince George Dept. of Social Services, Oakland Baptist Church, Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families, and Prince George Rotary among others. Interested in learning more or joining?
Dinwiddie Training Center to Close
Southside Virginia Training Center will be the first of four state facilities to close - other localities include Lynchburg, Hillsville and Fairfax. 900 current employees will lose their jobs as a result. These closures come as a result of an estimated $2 billion settlement which will add 4,170 waiver slots in Virginia to aid the transition to community-based care and comes in the wake of a four year Justice Dept. investigation.