It is written, “Do not despise small beginnings.” As the Prince William County Community Foundation prepared for another year of their annual PWC Gives! fundraiser, all signs pointed to a potential downshift in giving to aid nonprofits. Whether it was the rising inflation costs, or a myriad of other factors, the amount of participants in […]
They cleared the next step in the Prince William Digital Gateway when the PWC planning staff sent a recommendation to the Board of County Supervisors that the proposed comprehensive plan be approved. This would prepare for the design of the data centers in the western end of the county, which has been the subject of […]
Since launching on Target.com last year, Orijin Bees will expand their partnership by now offering a selection of their best-selling dolls in Target stores across 40 US states, showcasing not only the variety of beautiful skin tones we have in our Black and Brown skin but also the array of curly hair patterns and textures. Bestsellers from […]
New report provides comprehensive research on wages and supports for working people; people of color continue to face additional barriers to economic stability Richmond, VA— Working people, advocates, and policy experts held a press conference today to roll out a new report by The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. […]
PWCCF President Dr. Vanessa Gattis prepares for another year of PWC Gives! One of the pre-eminent charitable organizations within Prince William County is giving a platform for the community to give back to help those in need. Prince William County Community Foundation founder and president Dr. Vanessa Gattis spoke with the PW Perspective about the […]
A student’s high school years can be filled with many challenges. Whether it’s wading through the academic rigors of preparing for life afterwards or adjusting to the social structure, it can create a lot of anxiety. This is especially so when the student is also an athlete, as they have another barrier that they have […]
Leadership Prince William is pleased to announce that the Emerging Leaders program is now accepting applications for Fall 2022 cohort. The 8-Session Emerging Leaders Program begins in September with an exciting Orientation meet & greet, then continues with a weekly session through most of November. The sessions are held at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, […]
Trends and statistics statewide and for all 132 school divisions RICHMOND, VA – Virginia’s school funding policies fail to meet the needs of students, placing heavy burdens on local governments to try to make up the difference, which all but guarantees inequitable outcomes depending on where a student lives. That is the unavoidable conclusion of TCI’s new […]
“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” Roy T. Bennett, author Human nature teaches us to take the path of least resistance, which in most cases means to avoid facing insurmountable odds. For 18-year-old Jaylen Custis, however, facing those odds is his comfort zone. The recent Forest Park High School […]
Voices for Virginia’s Children to host more than 1,000 Virginians at virtual racial justice conference RICHMOND — Voices for Virginia’s Children will host its third annual celebration of Racial Truth and Reconciliation Week (RTRW), August 22-27. The week-long, free event offers online connections and professional development opportunities. Virtual sessions throughout the week will encourage participants to reflect on their […]
