Thanks to generous donations from local institutional and individual sponsors, the Rockbridge NAACP is proud to offer financial assistance under its Ted DeLaney Youth Opportunity Grant program. The goal of the program is to promote racial equality and equal educational opportunities for our community members in need. Grant amounts between
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Over 230 Attend 2019 Freedom Fund Banquet!
On Friday October 18, 2019 at the Natural Bridge Hotel over 230 guests came out to honor local legend Irma B. Thompson at the 2nd Annual Rockbridge NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. The still sprightly 102-year-old Ms. Thompson has dedicated her life to education. She herself attended the Buena Vista Colored
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