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5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Fredericksburg Area
Fredericksburg is full of residents who love to give back to the community. Patch is highlighting local organizations that deserve support.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Fredericksburg area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.
Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Fredericksburg area:
- Fredericksburg SPCA
- The Fredericksburg SPCA helps animals find homes. They also assist animals who need medical care through the Locke Community Medical Center.
- Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
- The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank is working to end hunger in the region. They connect people in need with hundreds of community partners and food assistance program. In 2022, the food bank distributed more than 5 million pounds of food to those in need, according to their website.
- Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic
- The Lloyd Moss Free Clinic seeks to provide free medical care to people who may not be able to afford it otherwise. The organization serves more than 1,000 patients on a yearly basis, including people who are uninsured, low-income, and from underserved communities.
- STEP VA
- "We empower people with disabilities and their families through creative expression and sensory exploration," the organization says online. "Through the arts all people can be heard regardless of perceived barriers."
- Bookmobile Fredericksburg
- The bookmobile provides free books to promote literacy throughout the city.
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