NRV Bike Kitchen
Volunteers repair/tune-up donated bikes to extend transportation options for economically and/or socially challenged individuals. Contact: Beth Lohman ealohman@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRVBikeKitchen/
Day: February 27, 2021
What does Sustainability Really Mean?
The most common definition of sustainability is meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Most of the time, sustainability is thought of in the context of the environment, but there are actually three pillars of sustainability that must be addressed: Social (people), Environment (planet), and Economy (profit). …
NRV Habitat for Humanity & Habitat ReStore
Help build Habitat homes throughout the NRV! Or help out at the Habitat Restore – where reclamation and resale of construction and household materials/supplies helps support Habitat programs through the year Volunteer with Habitat: http://www.habitatnrv.org/ Email: volunteer@habitatnrv.org
NRV TimeBank
Regional neighbor-to-neighbor skill sharing and assistance. Supports social equity and vulnerable populations, in partnership with local nonprofits. Monthly orientation meetings will help you to learn more and get involved! Contact: Ellen Stewart estewart@blacksburg.gov Or signup online at New River Valley TimeBank.
NRV Repair Café
Twice annual event in the Spring and Fall. Held at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Christiansburg with multiple repair stations run by volunteers with skills in: sewing/mending furniture repair small appliance/lamp repair hand tool repair and sharpening computer help indoor plant clinic Contact: Ellen Stewart estewart@blacksburg.gov